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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Rockovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Boris Rockovsky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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189 cm
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225 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Rockovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a right hand that Rockovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockovsky also avoids with ease.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockovsky.
Rockovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockovsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockovsky trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Rockovsky moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that!
Rockovsky is breathing heavily.
Rockovsky moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morgan has worked his arm free - good work by Morgan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is not content to let Rockovsky control the position.
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.
Rockovsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rockovsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Morgan is defending well.
Rockovsky is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockovsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
That's four 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.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockovsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockovsky trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Rockovsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockovsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockovsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Rockovsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rockovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Rockovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morgan stops Rockovsky from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rockovsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Morgan is having none of it.
Rockovsky avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Rockovsky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Rockovsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockovsky tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morgan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morgan won't allow Rockovsky to sweep him here.
Rockovsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockovsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan wants to get up but he can't break Rockovsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rockovsky has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockovsky has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockovsky has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Rockovsky is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Rockovsky has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Rockovsky had control of the position.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rockovsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rockovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockovsky is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockovsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockovsky wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morgan stands and steps away. Rockovsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockovsky tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockovsky is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Rockovsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Rockovsky clinches.
Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rockovsky looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan tries to bum rush Rockovsky with a series of wild strikes but Rockovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockovsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Rockovsky's back. He's all about the action.
Rockovsky wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockovsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockovsky trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Rockovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Rockovsky trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Rockovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rockovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockovsky is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rockovsky prevents Morgan from standing back up.
That's four 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.
Rockovsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockovsky is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Rockovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockovsky 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Rockovsky!
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hype
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