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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman shoots in for a takedown but Kovalov shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Kovalov. No joy for Gusman on that attempt.
Kovalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalov misses with a wild body shot.
Gusman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gusman decides to return to a standing position.
Gusman dives in and grabs Kovalov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovalov pushes down on Gusman's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that Gusman avoids nicely.
Gusman shoots in but Kovalov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalov cracks Gusman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gusman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalov sprawls well. He's pushed Gusman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gusman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovalov tries to avoid it but Gusman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovalov to the ground. Kovalov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gusman is breathing heavily.
Gusman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kovalov swinging wilding here.
Gusman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Kovalov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gusman doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalov moves into the clinch.
Gusman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovalov tries to work over Gusman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusman backwards.
Gusman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kovalov - that landed with a thud.
Kovalov stalling in the clinch but Gusman improves position.
Kovalov is working Gusman over against the cage.
Kovalov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kovalov tries a body shot but Gusman blocks it.
Kovalov misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gusman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gusman tries to get out of the position.
Kovalov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gusman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovalov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman keeping moving, preventing Kovalov from controlling successfully.
Kovalov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gusman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kovalov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalov throws a body punch but Gusman moves out of range.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalov as he avoids it easily.
Gusman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalov sprawls well. He's pushed Gusman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Gusman with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Kovalov misses its intended target.
Kovalov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gusman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovalov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gusman. Gusman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gusman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gusman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalov pinned against the cage. Kovalov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusman's hands.
Kovalov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gusman at a distance.
Kovalov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gusman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalov lunges at Gusman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gusman's hand.
Gusman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovalov looks to land a combination. Gusman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kovalov scores with the left hand. Gusman knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Kovalov catches Gusman right on the button with a cross.
Gusman is rocked!
Gusman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovalov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Gusman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gusman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovalov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovalov scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov dominated that round.
That's time! Gusman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kovalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovalov misses with a body shot.
Gusman fails to land the takedown.
Kovalov is looking to chop away at Gusman's legs.
Gusman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalov pinned against the cage. Kovalov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gusman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovalov sprawls well. Kovalov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gusman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovalov circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalov lands a with a good body shot.
Antonio Kovalov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kovalov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kovalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusman's head backwards.
Gusman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovalov's waist but Kovalov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gusman off to one side.
Kovalov closes the distance and clinches.
Gusman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kovalov is trying to keep an underhook but Gusman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kovalov keeping control of the position.
Kovalov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gusman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gusman's back!
Kovalov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kovalov keeps control of the position easily here as Gusman tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Kovalov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gusman doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kovalov controlling the position well here. Gusman rolled but Kovalov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gusman trying to get back to his feet but Kovalov is in full control for now.
Kovalov controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman holding both Kovalov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kovalov missing with strikes.
Gusman manages to escape to his feet.
Gusman darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalov counters with a nice body kick.
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalov wants to control from the top but Gusman keeps moving.
Gusman is looking to stand up but Kovalov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov controlling from the top position.
Kovalov stops Gusman from standing up.
Kovalov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gusman wants to stand and escape but Kovalov is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalov.
Gusman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovalov counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Kovalov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalov.
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a left to the body.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Kovalov circles away easily
enabling Kovalov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov works Gusman's body with a nice hook.
Kovalov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gusman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalov scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusman tries to move into range but Kovalov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovalov finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusman's head.
Gusman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Kovalov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalov counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusman's head backwards.
Gusman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Kovalov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kovalov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kovalov won't allow Gusman to get back to his feet.
Kovalov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalov 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.
Kovalov prevents Gusman from getting back to his feet.
Antonio Kovalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman wants to stand but Kovalov is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gusman with a poor takedown
and Kovalov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gusman misses with a takedown
and Kovalov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Kovalov circles away easily
and Kovalov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovalov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gusman stumbling backwards into the cage! Gusman bounces back off the cage towards Kovalov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kovalov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kovalov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antonio Kovalov!
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