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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Seryogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov comes to the cage accompanied by Close your eyes. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Alexander Rogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Seryogin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogov closes the distance and clinches.
Rogov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogov manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Seryogin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seryogin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rogov is staying active.
Seryogin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogov looking to control but instead Seryogin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rogov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seryogin keeps working.
Rogov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogov prevents Seryogin from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Seryogin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogov is working away from the top position though.
Seryogin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rogov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Seryogin moves into full guard.
Seryogin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogov tries to free his leg and advance position but Seryogin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seryogin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogov is aware though and is defending well.
Rogov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seryogin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rogov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seryogin.
Seryogin is not content to let Rogov control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogov throws an elbow but Seryogin slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rogov working the ground and pound but Seryogin is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Rogov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rogov working away.
Rogov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seryogin keeps working.
Rogov controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seryogin misses with a takedown
and Rogov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seryogin's guard now.
Seryogin looks gassed!
Seryogin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogov.
Rogov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seryogin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seryogin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogov's guard.
Rogov pulls Seryogin in close to prevent any damage.
Seryogin stopping the sweep attempt from Rogov.
Seryogin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rogov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seryogin is trying to defend but Rogov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seryogin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seryogin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rogov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seryogin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seryogin.
Rogov stops Seryogin from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogov wants to control from the top but Seryogin keeps moving.
Seryogin is looking to stand up but Rogov isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seryogin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seryogin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogov scoring with some ground and pound.
Seryogin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogov!
Seryogin trying to control but Rogov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogov bucks up and throws Seryogin to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Seryogin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogov.
Rogov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rogov pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogov is on top in guard.
Rogov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogov is working Seryogin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogov stays in close to Seryogin's body and controls the position.
Seryogin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seryogin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seryogin.
Seryogin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogov has his foot on Seryogin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seryogin works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Rogov keeping moving, preventing Seryogin from controlling successfully.
Rogov controls Seryogin momentarily but Seryogin frees himself.
Rogov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogov keeping moving, preventing Seryogin from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seryogin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rogov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Seryogin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogov moves into the clinch.
Seryogin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogov is keeping busy.
Seryogin is trying to break free.
Rogov connects with a knee to the head.
Rogov jumps guard and drags Seryogin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogov looking to control.
Rogov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seryogin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seryogin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rogov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogov wants to improve his position but Seryogin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seryogin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rogov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Seryogin is looking to take a break and control but Rogov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seryogin tries for a takedown but Rogov circles away easily
and Rogov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Seryogin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogov trying to control the position from guard on top but Seryogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seryogin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seryogin can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rogov is thwarting Seryogin's attempts to control the position.
Seryogin is trying to stand.
Seryogin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seryogin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rogov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seryogin.
Seryogin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rogov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seryogin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Seryogin sneaks back into half guard.
Seryogin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogov.
Rogov is keen to just control but Seryogin is a slippery customer.
Rogov is stalling here. Seryogin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rogov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Seryogin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogov is trying to get back to half guard.
Seryogin wants to stand but Rogov has his arm trapped.
Rogov is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seryogin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogov circles away.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Seryogin.
Seryogin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
George Seryogin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Rogov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seryogin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rogov passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rogov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rogov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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