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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panos Rasgadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Egorov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panos Rasgadus! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Egorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasgadus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egorov somewhat. Rasgadus misses with a takedown attempt and Egorov counters with a shoot takedown. Rasgadus fights it but they end up in guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Egorov wants to pass the guard but Rasgadus is keeping the position. Rasgadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Egorov gets back to half guard. Egorov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Rasgadus wants to free his trapped foot but Egorov is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rasgadus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Egorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasgadus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Egorov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Egorov shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rasgadus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rasgadus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Rasgadus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Rasgadus has control of Egorov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Egorov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Egorov wants to hold on but Rasgadus pushes him away. Rasgadus takes Egorov's back. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Egorov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rasgadus is pressing down on Egorov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Egorov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Egorov is looking to control Rasgadus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egorov avoid being mounted? Rasgadus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Egorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasgadus fails to advance to Egorov's back. Rasgadus avoids the attempt from Egorov to control. Egorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasgadus looking for a guillotine from mount but Egorov is having none of it. Rasgadus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Egorov is now in Rasgadus's guard. A big mistake from Rasgadus there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rasgadus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Egorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Egorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Egorov advances position into side control! Rasgadus tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rasgadus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Egorov is looking for a kimura here.
Egorov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Egorov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egorov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rasgadus sees it coming and defends easily. Rasgadus regains full guard. Nicely done. Rasgadus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Egorov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rasgadus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Egorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasgadus has managed to get both his arms back between Egorov's legs - danger averted. Rasgadus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egorov is keeping the position for now. Egorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rasgadus stands and throws Egorov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Rasgadus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Egorov! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panos Rasgadus dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Egorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rasgadus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Egorov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasgadus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasgadus's back! Rasgadus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rasgadus moves into full guard.
Egorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panos Rasgadus has got the better of the ground game so far. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rasgadus keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully. Egorov drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Egorov off! Egorov jumps back into Rasgadus's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rasgadus wants to sweep here but Egorov controlling him for the moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rasgadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rasgadus fails to advance to Egorov's back. Egorov tries to reverse the position but Rasgadus maintains control. Egorov has given up his back here. Will Rasgadus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Egorov trying to control but not successfully. Egorov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rasgadus. Rasgadus looking for the choke but no joy. Rasgadus sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Egorov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panos Rasgadus!
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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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