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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Nemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Gorodetskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 cm
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250 lbs
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192 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Captain Nemo! 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, Anton Gorodetskiy! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nemo looks to land a combination but Gorodetskiy avoids it well. Nemo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gorodetskiy doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nemo counters by clinching up. Gorodetskiy tries for a takedown but Nemo manages to get underhooks.
Gorodetskiy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nemo can't fight it off and eventually Gorodetskiy manages to take the fight to the floor. Nemo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gorodetskiy postures up in Nemo's guard and throws a big left but Nemo blocks it. Gorodetskiy trying to control but Nemo is working from the bottom. Nemo looking to control.
Gorodetskiy trying to control but Nemo is working from the bottom. Nemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorodetskiy is aware though and is defending well. Gorodetskiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gorodetskiy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gorodetskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gorodetskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nemo controls Gorodetskiy momentarily but Gorodetskiy frees himself. Gorodetskiy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nemo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gorodetskiy, into his guard. Gorodetskiy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nemo is in close to Gorodetskiy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gorodetskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gorodetskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorodetskiy looks gassed! Nemo wants to control from the top but Gorodetskiy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gorodetskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemo defends well. Nemo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorodetskiy on the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nemo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nemo wants to control from the top but Gorodetskiy keeps moving. Nemo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gorodetskiy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Nemo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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. Nemo throws a nice inside leg kick. Captain Nemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Nemo. Nemo shoots and misses and Gorodetskiy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gorodetskiy. Gorodetskiy gets to his feet - Nemo follows without any prompting. Nemo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gorodetskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nemo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Nemo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorodetskiy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gorodetskiy tries to advance to mount but can't. Gorodetskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Gorodetskiy dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gorodetskiy with a poor takedown and Nemo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nemo breaks from the clinch.
Gorodetskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nemo. Gorodetskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gorodetskiy misses with a takedown and Nemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nemo throws a sloppy head kick so Gorodetskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Nemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gorodetskiy wanted to stand there but Nemo had control of the position. Gorodetskiy throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gorodetskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nemo controls Gorodetskiy momentarily but Gorodetskiy frees himself. Gorodetskiy wants to control from the top but Nemo keeps moving. Nemo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gorodetskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Nemo.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gorodetskiy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gorodetskiy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gorodetskiy wants to control the pace but Nemo is squirming around nicely. Gorodetskiy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nemo is on top in guard.
Nemo trying to control but Gorodetskiy is working from the bottom. Nemo wants to get up but he can't break Gorodetskiy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nemo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gorodetskiy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nemo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gorodetskiy pulls down on the head and he's put Nemo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Gorodetskiy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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