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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyshenko.
Kalashnikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyshenko circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalashnikov is defended easily by Kyshenko.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov feints and as Kyshenko raises his hands in defense, Kalashnikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Kyshenko keeps moving.
Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyshenko is pulling down on Kalashnikov's head to control his posture.
Kalashnikov pushing down on Kyshenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyshenko moves into full guard.
Kyshenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Kyshenko keeps moving.
Kalashnikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyshenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kalashnikov trying to move into half guard but instead Kyshenko has managed to sweep!
Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyshenko throws and elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kyshenko's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyshenko tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyshenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyshenko breaks the clinch.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and pushes Kyshenko back into the cage.
Kyshenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalashnikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalashnikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyshenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kyshenko breaks from the clinch.
Kyshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyshenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyshenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kalashnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyshenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kyshenko's waist but Kyshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalashnikov off to one side.
Kyshenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov is trying to control. Kyshenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyshenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalashnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyshenko dives on top into guard.
Kyshenko looking to pass the guard.
Kyshenko forces his way into half guard.
Kyshenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalashnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalashnikov trying to control here.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kyshenko lands a nice short elbow.
Kyshenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalashnikov's head.
Kalashnikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily.
Kyshenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalashnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kyshenko tries to clinch there but Kalashnikov circles away.
Kyshenko moves into range and clinches up with Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko just leaning against Kalashnikov, taking a breather.
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 Andrei Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kyshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a double leg but Kyshenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyshenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrei Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyshenko throws a combination. Kalashnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Andrei Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov gets the takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kyshenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kalashnikov's guard! Nice work there by Kyshenko!
Kyshenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyshenko passes Kalashnikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov tries to roll over but Kyshenko keeps him under control.
Kyshenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalashnikov defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko trying to control from half guard but Kalashnikov is working away.
Kalashnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kyshenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kyshenko misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely.
Kalashnikov takes one on the button.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyshenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyshenko misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyshenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kalashnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyshenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Kyshenko.
Kalashnikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyshenko sprawls well initially but Kalashnikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyshenko is not content to let Kalashnikov control the position.
Kyshenko is controlling Kalashnikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but Kyshenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalashnikov to get the leverage.
Kalashnikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyshenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko working a defensive guard here.
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kyshenko pulls Kalashnikov in to control the position.
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kyshenko is trying to control the position but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov preventing the sweep.
Kalashnikov forces his way into half guard.
Kyshenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalashnikov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kyshenko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kalashnikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Kalashnikov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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