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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Hermitcrab has chosen Raining Blood! as his entrance music. Glen DANZIG has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killblog Hermitcrab!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG rushes Hermitcrab and presses him up against the cage.
DANZIG has picked Hermitcrab up - he's going for a ride! DANZIG dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hermitcrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DANZIG is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DANZIG throwing shots but Hermitcrab is blocking nicely.
Hermitcrab is controlling DANZIG's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DANZIG is working for a kimura but Hermitcrab is defending it quite comfortably.
DANZIG thows a huge punch but Hermitcrab dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hermitcrab has managed to free his arm - good work.
DANZIG has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DANZIG is trying to work for a kimura but Hermitcrab is defending well.
Hermitcrab tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
DANZIG working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DANZIG is working for a kimura but Hermitcrab is defending it quite comfortably.
DANZIG is working for a submission of some sort.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Hermitcrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermitcrab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermitcrab manages to get to full guard.
DANZIG postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermitcrab trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermitcrab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermitcrab is defended easily by DANZIG.
DANZIG checks a leg kick nicely.
Hermitcrab lands a really nice looking cross but DANZIG seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermitcrab misses the target.
Hermitcrab fails to land with a series of punches.
DANZIG wants to clinch up but Hermitcrab keeps it at a distance.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermitcrab as he avoids it easily.
Hermitcrab slaps away a takedown attempt from DANZIG, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from DANZIG both land. Nice combination.
DANZIG takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG tries to clinch but Hermitcrab moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermitcrab. DANZIG does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermitcrab shoots in but DANZIG avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DANZIG tries to clinch up.
DANZIG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermitcrab.
DANZIG avoids a punch combination nicely.
DANZIG doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DANZIG looks for a takedown but Hermitcrab sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermitcrab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DANZIG displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermitcrab.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hermitcrab sprawls well. Hermitcrab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hermitcrab throws a hook but DANZIG avoids it easily.
DANZIG tries for a takedown but Hermitcrab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DANZIG uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab misses with a hook. DANZIG ducked under it nicely.
Hermitcrab throws a jab but it's blocked by DANZIG.
DANZIG moves forwards but Hermitcrab connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DANZIG tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DANZIG throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermitcrab misses with a double jab
and DANZIG counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DANZIG throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DANZIG scoring with some ground and pound.
DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG wants to pass the guard but Hermitcrab is keeping the position.
DANZIG thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hermitcrab wants to sweep here but DANZIG controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hermitcrab is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hermitcrab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermitcrab passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hermitcrab throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hermitcrab is looking to take a break and control but DANZIG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermitcrab advances to mount.
DANZIG bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DANZIG postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hermitcrab is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DANZIG, into his guard.
DANZIG is pulling down on Hermitcrab's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG keeping full guard, as Hermitcrab tries to pass.
DANZIG preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DANZIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermitcrab advances to half guard.
DANZIG is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermitcrab is nestled in close to DANZIG, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DANZIG won't allow Hermitcrab to pass to mount.
Hermitcrab is trying to control the action in half guard but DANZIG is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermitcrab is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DANZIG is looking to control Hermitcrab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DANZIG avoid being mounted?
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.
Hermitcrab trying to mount his opponent but DANZIG defends it.
DANZIG trying to hold on to Hermitcrab's head to control him but Hermitcrab postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hermitcrab. No joy for DANZIG on that attempt.
DANZIG ducks under a wild hook from Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab shoots in for a double leg but DANZIG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DANZIG scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DANZIG tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermitcrab knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DANZIG is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hermitcrab defends it well.
DANZIG seems to be working for a kimura but Hermitcrab defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen DANZIG dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DANZIG wants to clinch.
Hermitcrab throws a right and a left that DANZIG avoids nicely.
Hermitcrab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DANZIG's hands.
Hermitcrab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermitcrab tries to keep at a distance but DANZIG has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hermitcrab breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DANZIG is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DANZIG rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermitcrab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DANZIG is looking to clinch.
Hermitcrab smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG slips under a jab.
Killblog Hermitcrab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for DANZIG with that takedown attempt.
DANZIG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hermitcrab.
DANZIG is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermitcrab. DANZIG does a little dance to reset his feet.
DANZIG closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermitcrab circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermitcrab looks to land a right hand but DANZIG moved out of range.
DANZIG shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermitcrab pinned against the cage. Hermitcrab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DANZIG tries to score with a low kick but Hermitcrab moves his leg out of the way.
Hermitcrab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DANZIG sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glen DANZIG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hermitcrab throws a jab but it's blocked by DANZIG.
Hermitcrab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DANZIG was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab scores with a jab to the body.
DANZIG tries to bum rush Hermitcrab with a series of wild strikes but Hermitcrab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermitcrab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DANZIG drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DANZIG tries to clinch there but Hermitcrab circles away.
Hermitcrab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DANZIG sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DANZIG avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of DANZIG 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DANZIG is looking to clinch but Hermitcrab is avoiding it.
Hermitcrab throws a right hand that DANZIG ducks under and follows up with a left that DANZIG also avoids with ease.
DANZIG drives through with a takedown into guard.
DANZIG showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermitcrab pulls DANZIG in close to prevent any damage.
DANZIG wants to control from the top but Hermitcrab keeps moving.
Hermitcrab pulls DANZIG in close to his closed guard and prevents DANZIG from doing any damage or advancing position.
DANZIG trying to control but Hermitcrab is working from the bottom.
Glen DANZIG overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killblog Hermitcrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hermitcrab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DANZIG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DANZIG slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DANZIG won't allow Hermitcrab to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DANZIG seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DANZIG has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killblog Hermitcrab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DANZIG has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen DANZIG!
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