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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Manchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusok Govna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Manchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kusok Govna!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Govna stuffs the takedown.
Manchov stuffs the takedown.
Govna tries to land a front kick but Manchov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manchov feints and as Govna raises his hands in defense, Manchov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Govna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manchov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Govna is proving hard to escape from.
Govna controls Manchov momentarily but Manchov frees himself.
Manchov preventing the sweep.
Manchov is looking to stand up but Govna won't let him.
Govna wants to sweep here but Manchov controlling him for the moment.
Govna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchov trying to control but Govna is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manchov clinches.
Manchov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manchov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manchov prevents Govna from improving his position.
Govna is trying to stand.
Govna looks gassed!
Manchov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manchov.
Manchov wants to pass the guard but Govna is defending well.
Govna moves into full guard.
Manchov trying to control the position from guard on top but Govna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Govna is on top in guard.
Manchov tries to strike from the bottom.
Manchov kicks Govna off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchov tries for a takedown but Govna circles away easily
and Govna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manchov's guard now.
Manchov wants to sweep but no luck.
Manchov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manchov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manchov wants to stand but Govna has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Govna throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Manchov is just content to waste time from the top position. Govna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govna keeping full guard, as Manchov tries to pass.
Govna has a closed guard, preventing Manchov from standing up.
Manchov preventing the sweep.
Manchov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manchov prevents Govna from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manchov throws a head kick but Govna moves out of range.
Govna tries to clinch but Manchov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willie Manchov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manchov tries a low kick but Govna avoids it.
Manchov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Govna avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick from Manchov lands but Govna takes it in his stride.
Manchov tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Govna is trying to force a seperation but Manchov has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manchov.
Govna tries a knee to the head but Manchov blocks it.
Govna can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manchov has Govna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Govna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manchov keeps control of Govna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manchov gets underhooks to prevent Govna's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchov wants to clinch
and Govna counters with a single leg into guard. Manchov didn't expect that.
Manchov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manchov wants to sweep here but Govna controlling him for the moment.
Manchov keeping moving, preventing Govna from controlling successfully.
Manchov is looking to stand up but Govna isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Govna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Govna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Govna controls the pace.
Manchov keeping moving, preventing Govna from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Govna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manchov.
Manchov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Govna counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manchov!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Manchov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchov is looking to improve his position but Govna isn't that keen on the idea.
Govna controlling the position easily from mount.
Govna lands a big elbow.
Govna controlling from mount.
Govna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manchov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Govna wants to stand but Manchov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Govna throwing strikes but Manchov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Govna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Govna blocks the strikes from Manchov.
Manchov wants to control but Govna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Govna is keen to just control but Manchov is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusok Govna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Govna tries to keep at a distance but Manchov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Govna jumps into guard, dragging Manchov to the mat.
Manchov postures up.
Kusok Govna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manchov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Govna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manchov is working Govna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Govna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchov wants to stand but Govna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Govna manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Govna shoots for a takedown but Manchov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manchov has a takedown stuffed.
Manchov looks for a takedown but Govna sprawls well.
Manchov swings for the body but Govna moves out of range.
Manchov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Manchov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Govna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Govna tries a head kick but it misses.
Manchov shoots for a takedown but Govna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manchov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Govna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manchov sprawls well initially but Govna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manchov tries to get to full guard but Govna has control of the leg.
Govna trying to control the pace.
Manchov is looking for a sweep. Govna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Govna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Govna is looking to take a break and control but Manchov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manchov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Govna is working Manchov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Govna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manchov is keeping the position for now.
Govna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manchov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Govna stands up and waves to Manchov to follow him.
Govna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manchov to the mat! Manchov manages to get full guard.
Govna trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Govna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manchov working a defensive guard but Govna manages to pass into side control anyway.
Govna stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kusok Govna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Govna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kusok Govna!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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