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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gorlan Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilek Myrasksh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorlan Karelin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 cm
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130 lbs
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174 cm
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139 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gorlan Karelin! 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, Ilek Myrasksh! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Myrasksh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myrasksh wants it to stay on the feet. Myrasksh lands with a nice combination. Karelin backs away looking to recover. Myrasksh ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Karelin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Myrasksh looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well. Myrasksh misses with a series of wild punches.
Myrasksh lands with a nice combination. Karelin backs away looking to recover. Myrasksh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karelin circles away quickly and effectively. Myrasksh looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well. Myrasksh works over Karelin's head and body with a nice combination. Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myrasksh.
Myrasksh clobbers Karelin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ilek Myrasksh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Myrasksh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Myrasksh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karelin dodges the punch combination from Myrasksh.
Myrasksh fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Myrasksh scores with a four punch combination! Myrasksh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Danga de danga de dang - Myrasksh scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. Myrasksh misses with the combination.
Karelin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Karelin has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Karelin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Myrasksh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karelin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nice shot lands for Myrasksh. Myrasksh with a nice cross. Myrasksh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myrasksh wants it to stay on the feet. Myrasksh's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Myrasksh duly obliges. Myrasksh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Karelin shoots in but no luck this time. Karelin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Myrasksh scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Karelin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myrasksh swivels and escapes. Karelin dives in and grabs Myrasksh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Myrasksh pushes down on Karelin's head and hops out. Karelin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karelin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Myrasksh.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myrasksh as he jumps to the side. Myrasksh throws a series of punches but Karelin avoids them all with ease. Myrasksh throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease. Myrasksh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myrasksh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Some wild striking there from Myrasksh.
Myrasksh's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Myrasksh duly obliges. Myrasksh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Myrasksh. Myrasksh lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myrasksh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karelin's hands. Myrasksh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karelin rather than just go for the knockout. Karelin fails with a takedown attempt. Myrasksh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Karelin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Myrasksh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Myrasksh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Myrasksh throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease. Myrasksh scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Myrasksh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin. A nice combination there by Myrasksh.
Myrasksh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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. Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Myrasksh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Myrasksh throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range. A combination from Myrasksh does no damage. Myrasksh is working the combinations to good effect here. Excellent takedown into side control there by Karelin. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Myrasksh's head but Myrasksh avoids it well. Sloppy strikes there by Karelin. Sloppy strikes there by Karelin. Karelin working the body and head with strikes. Karelin 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. Myrasksh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karelin. Karelin scores with a couple of short elbows. Myrasksh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Karelin working the head with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilek Myrasksh dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Myrasksh cracks a nice hook into Karelin's ribs. Myrasksh fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Myrasksh. No joy for Karelin on that attempt. Karelin looks for a takedown but Myrasksh sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Myrasksh stalks Karelin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karelin's face. Karelin staggers backwards, shaken. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myrasksh!
Myrasksh connects with a single shot there. Myrasksh slaps away a takedown attempt from Karelin, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myrasksh throws a one two combo.
Myrasksh stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Myrasksh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karelin at a distance.
A nice combination there by Myrasksh.
Karelin takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Myrasksh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Myrasksh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Myrasksh.
Some wild striking there from Myrasksh.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Myrasksh sprawls well. A nice combination there by Myrasksh.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myrasksh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gorlan Karelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karelin shoots in but Myrasksh avoids the takedown attempt easily. Myrasksh throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range. Myrasksh just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time. Myrasksh cracks Karelin with an open hand slap.
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. Myrasksh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myrasksh throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Myrasksh lands a jab-cross combination. Karelin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Myrasksh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin. Myrasksh misses with a series of wild punches.
Myrasksh misses with a two punch combination.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Myrasksh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Myrasksh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myrasksh but Myrasksh pushes him off and we're back to square one. Karelin shoots in but Myrasksh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myrasksh connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off. Karelin shoots for a takedown but Myrasksh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Karelin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ilek Myrasksh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Myrasksh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Myrasksh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Myrasksh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karelin's hands. Myrasksh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Myrasksh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Myrasksh. No joy for Karelin on that attempt. A combination from Myrasksh does no damage. Myrasksh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin. Myrasksh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karelin fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Myrasksh scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myrasksh but Myrasksh pushes him off and we're back to square one. Myrasksh stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet. Myrasksh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Karelin shoots in but no luck this time. Myrasksh lands a two punch combo.
Myrasksh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice body punch from Myrasksh. Karelin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Karelin prevents Myrasksh from getting back to his feet. Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilek Myrasksh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin. Myrasksh throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Myrasksh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Myrasksh lands a two punch combo.
Myrasksh throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease. Myrasksh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myrasksh tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myrasksh to the ground. Myrasksh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myrasksh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Myrasksh. Myrasksh digs a good hook to Karelin's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Myrasksh's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Myrasksh duly obliges. Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Karelin lands a big shot there that rocks Myrasksh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karelin landing strikes from the mount and Myrasksh is in trouble! Myrasksh trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karelin landing strikes from the mount. Karelin lands a nice shot to the head. Karelin unloading with bombs! Myrasksh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Myrasksh is in a horrible position here. Karelin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karelin landing shots from mount. Karelin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Myrasksh wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Karelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Karelin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karelin landing strikes, looking to finish! Myrasksh tries to buck Karelin off but he can't manage it. Karelin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myrasksh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karelin landing shots from mount. You get the feeling that Myrasksh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Karelin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karelin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myrasksh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karelin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karelin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myrasksh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karelin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karelin with the ground and pound from mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myrasksh can do anything to dispel that myth. Karelin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ilek Myrasksh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Myrasksh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karelin.
Karelin landing strikes, looking to finish! Myrasksh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Karelin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karelin breaks from Myrasksh's wrist control and lands an elbow. Karelin lands with some strikes. Karelin cracks Myrasksh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Myrasksh bucks up and throws Karelin to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Myrasksh throws a combination. Karelin tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Myrasksh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Karelin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Karelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myrasksh's waist but Myrasksh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karelin off to one side. Karelin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Myrasksh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Myrasksh throws a one two combo.
Myrasksh lands a nice shot to the body.
Myrasksh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Myrasksh throws a series of punches but Karelin avoids them all with ease. Gorlan Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Karelin dodges the punch combination from Myrasksh.
And that's the end of the fight! Gorlan Karelin showed his dominance in that final round. I think Myrasksh 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilek Myrasksh!
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energy
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RATING
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