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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Chrustjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 cm
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250 lbs
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190 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Bombs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Chrustjev! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chrustjev fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bombs swinging wildly here.
Bombs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bombs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chrustjev's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chrustjev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chrustjev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chrustjev looking for a guillotine here but Bombs defends easily.
Chrustjev has his foot on Bombs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bombs works his way back into a safe position though. Chrustjev looks gassed! Bombs trying to move into half guard but instead Chrustjev has managed to sweep! Chrustjev is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombs has wrist control. Bombs controlling the position. Bombs wants to stand and escape but Chrustjev is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrustjev drops back looking for a leg! Bombs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bombs manages to kick Chrustjev off! Chrustjev jumps back into Bombs's guard. Bombs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bombs is wriggling around but Chrustjev manages to pass to half guard.
Chrustjev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bombs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Chrustjev there.
That's two 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. Chrustjev wants to get back to his feet.
Bombs wants to get back to full guard. Bombs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chrustjev. Bombs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bombs tries to get out of the position. Chrustjev throwing strikes but missing. Bombs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Chrustjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chrustjev wants to stand but Bombs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chrustjev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chrustjev with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Chrustjev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chrustjev misses with a two punch combination.
Bombs looks to land a combination but Chrustjev avoids it well. Chrustjev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bombs is out of range and Chrustjev settles back down. Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chrustjev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bombs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bombs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bombs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chrustjev landing with the ground and pound. Chrustjev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bombs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bombs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bombs throwing shots but missing, from side control. Bombs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chrustjev prevents Bombs from improving position. Chrustjev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bombs asserts his dominance and retains side control. Bombs decides to stand back up. Bombs steps back and let's Chrustjev get back to his feet. Bombs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chrustjev tries to clinch up but Bombs circles away and keeps his distance. Bombs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chrustjev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chrustjev. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chrustjev postures up and lands a big shot to Bombs's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Chrustjev dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bombs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bombs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bombs tries to clinch but Chrustjev moves out of range. Chrustjev throws a right and a left that both miss. Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombs swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chrustjev wants to clinch. Bombs throws a series of punches but Chrustjev avoids them all with ease. Bombs shoots in for a takedown but Chrustjev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bombs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombs wants to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chrustjev is defended easily by Bombs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bombs throws a right and a left that Chrustjev avoids nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bombs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chrustjev shoots in for a takedown but Bombs shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrustjev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombs's waist but Bombs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chrustjev off to one side. Barry Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Chrustjev. Bombs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Oleg Chrustjev has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bombs closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bombs tries to bum rush Chrustjev with a series of wild strikes but Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bombs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chrustjev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bombs! Bombs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Chrustjev looking to finish Bombs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bombs! Chrustjev is standing up, even though he is in mount. Chrustjev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chrustjev backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chrustjev shoots in but Bombs avoids the takedown attempt easily. Danga de danga de dang - Bombs scores with a four punch combination! Bombs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Chrustjev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chrustjev wants to stand but Bombs is controlling his posture from full guard. Chrustjev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bombs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bombs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bombs! Chrustjev is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bombs working the ground and pound but Chrustjev is defending the strikes. Bombs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Oleg Chrustjev has got the better of the ground game so far. Bombs wants to control but Chrustjev is keeping him busy. Bombs stands up and beckons Chrustjev to his feet. Bombs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chrustjev tries to clinch up but Bombs circles away and keeps his distance. Chrustjev tries to land a front kick but Bombs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bombs fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Chrustjev moves in looking to clinch but Bombs pushes him off. Chrustjev misses with the combination.
Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chrustjev moves into the clinch. Chrustjev breaks the clinch.
Chrustjev misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chrustjev has a takedown stuffed. Chrustjev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Chrustjev walks into a stiff left hand from Bombs. Bombs tries to clinch up but Chrustjev circles away and keeps his distance. Barry Bombs is winning the standup battle so far. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chrustjev. Bombs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chrustjev fails in his attempt to clinch. Bombs misses with a two punch combination.
Chrustjev tries to clinch up but Bombs circles away and keeps his distance. Chrustjev rushes Bombs and presses him up against the cage. Chrustjev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barry Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bombs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chrustjev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chrustjev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chrustjev.
Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chrustjev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bombs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Bombs will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oleg Chrustjev's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Bombs does no damage. A combination from Chrustjev does no damage. Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chrustjev.
Some wild striking there from Bombs.
Chrustjev sizes up Bombs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
Chrustjev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bombs's sensitive parts. Chrustjev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chrustjev manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chrustjev. Bombs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Chrustjev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bombs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrustjev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Chrustjev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Chrustjev. Bombs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bombs has one of Chrustjev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Chrustjev cracks Bombs with a big elbow. Chrustjev stands up. Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chrustjev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chrustjev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bombs moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Some wild striking there from Chrustjev.
Bombs misses with a few strikes there.
Bombs throws a right and a left that Chrustjev avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
Chrustjev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chrustjev manages to pull guard.
Bombs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chrustjev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bombs has managed to get both his arms back between Chrustjev's legs - danger averted. Chrustjev has his foot on Bombs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bombs works his way back into a safe position though. Chrustjev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bombs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bombs stands and steps away. Chrustjev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bombs misses with a few strikes there.
Bombs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chrustjev slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chrustjev tries to clinch up but Bombs circles away and keeps his distance. Bombs misses with the combination.
Bombs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Chrustjev gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bombs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bombs wants to break free but Chrustjev has control.
Bombs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chrustjev lands a takedown into guard.
Chrustjev won't allow Bombs to get back to his feet. Bombs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chrustjev. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bombs holds on and takes a little breather. Bombs wants to sweep here but Chrustjev controlling him for the moment. Chrustjev gets to his feet - Bombs follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight! Oleg Chrustjev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Chrustjev 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Chrustjev!
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RATING
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