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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Fokin (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Steven !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fokin tries to clinch up but Steven circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fokin swinging wildly here.
Fokin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steven has Fokin up against the cage in a clinch.
Steven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Steven looks for a takedown but Fokin sprawls well.
Steven misses the shot to the body.
Fokin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steven circles away quickly and effectively.
Fokin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steven tries to close the distance and clinch but Fokin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steven looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokin is just out of range.
Steven lands a big right hand that sends Fokin crashing to the mat! Steven stays standing though and waves Fokin back to his feet!
Fokin is rocked!
It looks like Andrey Fokin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fokin is still on wobbly legs! Can Steven finish him?
Steven throws a lazy right hand but Fokin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fokin.
Fokin seems to have recovered his senses.
Marcos Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Fokin.
Fokin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steven rushes Fokin and presses him up against the cage.
Fokin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven has closed the distance and engaged Fokin in a clinch.
Steven manages to break the clinch.
Fokin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fokin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steven swivels and escapes.
Fokin looks gassed!
Steven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Fokin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fokin working away.
Steven is trying to get back to his feet.
Fokin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steven wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fokin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fokin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven can't do much from the bottom here.
Steven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fokin is looking for a kimura but Steven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fokin to get the leverage.
Steven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fokin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fokin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fokin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fokin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fokin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin drops back looking for a leg! Steven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steven manages to kick Fokin off! Fokin jumps back into Steven 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fokin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fokin tries to hold on but Steven postures up.
Steven throwing strikes here but Fokin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steven throws a wild left hand from mount and Fokin manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Steven wants to free his trapped foot but Fokin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four 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.
Fokin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fokin.
Steven is looking to stand up but Fokin won't let him.
Fokin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steven defends well.
Steven postures up.
Steven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin has a closed guard, preventing Steven from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Steven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Fokin's cut.
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.
Steven lands a big right hand that sends Fokin crashing to the mat! Steven stays standing though and waves Fokin back to his feet!
Steven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fokin leaves Steven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steven really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steven clinches up with Fokin and pushes him back against the cage.
Steven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fokin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fokin tries for a takedown but Steven manages to get underhooks.
Marcos Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Fokin.
Fokin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Steven wants to clinch up but Fokin keeps it at a distance.
Steven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steven lands a left and a right that send Fokin crashing to the mat, dazed. Steven thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Steven .
Fokin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fokin throws a right hand that Steven ducks under and follows up with a left that Steven also avoids with ease.
Steven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fokin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven misses with a combination
and Fokin counters with a series of strikes. Steven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven misses with an uppercut. Fokin saw that one coming.
Fokin shoots for a takedown but Steven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steven rushes Fokin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fokin backwards.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Marcos Steven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fokin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steven tries to keep at a distance but Fokin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fokin gets underhooks to prevent Steven 's takedown attempt.
Steven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fokin smiles and moves away.
Fokin is looking to clinch.
Steven tries to bum rush Fokin with a series of wild strikes but Fokin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fokin tries to close the distance and clinch but Steven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steven has Fokin up against the cage in a clinch.
Steven is pressed up against the cage. Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steven down to the mat. Steven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to clinch up but Steven keeps it at a distance.
Fokin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fokin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steven scores with the left hand. Fokin knows he should have avoided that one.
Steven scores with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Steven . No joy for Fokin on that attempt.
Steven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fokin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fokin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fokin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fokin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fokin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steven has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fokin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin misses with a two punch combination.
Fokin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fokin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steven ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steven no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fokin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fokin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fokin won't allow Steven to get back to his feet.
Fokin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fokin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fokin drops back looking for a leg! Steven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steven manages to kick Fokin off! Fokin jumps back into Steven 's guard.
Steven pushes Fokin off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steven is fending him off so far but Fokin persists. Nope, Steven circles away and we're back to standing.
Fokin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steven .
Fokin wants to clinch.
Steven moves into range and clinches up with Fokin.
Steven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fokin doesn't manage to clinch there - Steven circles away.
Fokin tries for a takedown but Steven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fokin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steven tries to clinch but Fokin is having none of it.
A punch combination from Steven misses.
Fokin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Steven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Fokin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steven .
Steven has Fokin up against the cage in a clinch.
Steven is pressed up against the cage. Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steven down to the mat. Steven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Steven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fokin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steven sprawls well. Steven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fokin gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fokin pinned against the cage. Fokin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokin.
Steven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fokin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fokin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fokin drops back looking for a leg! Steven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steven manages to kick Fokin off! Fokin jumps back into Steven 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steven wants to get back to his feet but Fokin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin stopping the sweep attempt from Steven .
Fokin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steven wants to stand up but Fokin is controlling him.
Fokin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fokin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steven looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steven looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steven !
Steven has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steven forces Fokin back against the cage and clinches.
Steven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steven is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steven shoots for a double leg takedown but Fokin sprawls well. He's pushed Steven 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fokin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fokin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fokin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steven manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fokin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steven has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steven tries to bench press Fokin off him but Fokin keeps the position.
Fokin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steven !
Fokin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steven stops Fokin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fokin.
Andrey Fokin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fokin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steven has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steven is working to get back to half guard.
Steven tries to lock up and control but Fokin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fokin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steven really wants to buck Fokin off and get back to his feet.
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.
Steven is looking to get to half guard.
Fokin looking for a guillotine from mount but Steven is having none of it.
Fokin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steven is surviving well by controlling Fokin's body position as best he can.
Marcos Steven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven can't escape the position.
Fokin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steven can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Steven tries to hold on but Fokin pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin prevents Steven from getting the reversal.
Andrey Fokin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fokin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Steven is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Fokin!
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