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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Hart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Hart!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarasov is defended easily by Hart.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hart is trying to defend but Tarasov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hart is trying to stand up here but Tarasov is controlling him well.
Tarasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarasov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hart's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hart makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tarasov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hart sprawls well. Hart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
Sloppy strikes from Hart. Those never looked like landing.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
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.
Tarasov shoots in for a double leg but Hart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hart defends it nicely.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarasov.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Tarasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tarasov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tarasov working the ground and pound but Hart is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hart is avoiding damage well.
Tarasov tries for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Tarasov is breathing heavily.
Tarasov wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy.
Tarasov is trying to ground and pound but Hart uses the momentary lack of control by Tarasov to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarasov misses with a head shot. Hart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarasov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart is looking to stand back up but Tarasov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hart.
Tarasov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tarasov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tarasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hart tries to avoid it but Tarasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hart to the ground. Hart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart throws a right and a left that Tarasov avoids nicely.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov looks for a takedown but Hart sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarasov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarasov.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarasov.
Hart throws a series of punches but Tarasov avoids them all with ease.
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarasov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jared Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart tries to sprawl but Tarasov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tarasov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hart is looking to escape.
Tarasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Tarasov throws a strike but Hart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tarasov stands up over Hart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully.
Tarasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tarasov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarasov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarasov throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
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.
Tarasov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarasov throws and elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarasov's guard. Nice move by Hart!
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarasov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarasov has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tarasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarasov.
Hart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tarasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
Tarasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarasov shoots in and drives through. Hart sprawls well.
Hart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarasov.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Jared Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Tarasov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hart to the mat! Hart manages to get full guard.
Tarasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarasov trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Tarasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarasov 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.
Tarasov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tarasov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarasov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart wants to stand but Tarasov is controlling the position.
Ivan Tarasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarasov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Tarasov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tarasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Tarasov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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