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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristarh Grobokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aristarh Grobokov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grobokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grobokov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Destroyer blocking the ground and pound.
Grobokov looking to secure an arm triangle but Destroyer defends it well.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Grobokov postures up.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position but Grobokov isn't that keen on the idea.
Destroyer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grobokov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Destroyer is on top in guard.
Grobokov keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer stands up and waves to Grobokov to follow him.
Grobokov scores a takedown into full mount!
Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
Grobokov avoids the attempt from Destroyer to control.
Destroyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Destroyer tries to get out of the position.
Grobokov looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Destroyer gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov working the head and body with strikes.
Destroyer moves into full guard.
Grobokov wants to get up but he can't break Destroyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Destroyer pulls Grobokov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grobokov looking to sit in guard and control but Destroyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grobokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Destroyer.
Destroyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grobokov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grobokov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grobokov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grobokov in particular looking to stall.
Destroyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Destroyer keeping hold of Grobokov's head, controlling as best he can.
Grobokov prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
Grobokov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Destroyer to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Grobokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Destroyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Grobokov. Those never looked like landing.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer fails to land the takedown.
Destroyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Aristarh Grobokov has been cut.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Destroyer as Grobokov shoots in.
Grobokov looks gassed!
Destroyer scores with a takedown into Grobokov's guard.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Grobokov keeps moving.
Grobokov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destroyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grobokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Destroyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aristarh Grobokov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Destroyer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Destroyer lands a head shot.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Grobokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grobokov moves forwards but Destroyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Grobokov gets tackled into the cage by Destroyer. Destroyer maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destroyer jumps into guard, dragging Grobokov to the mat.
Grobokov wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Destroyer trying to control but Grobokov is having none of it.
Grobokov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Destroyer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grobokov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grobokov taking shots to the head.
Destroyer unloads with some shots from mount but Grobokov bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer landing strikes from the mount.
That has opened up Aristarh Grobokov's cut even more.
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!
Grobokov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Destroyer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grobokov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Destroyer in side control, throwing shots but Grobokov defends.
Destroyer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grobokov shoots in for a double leg but Destroyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Destroyer feints and as Grobokov raises his hands in defense, Destroyer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destroyer 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.
Destroyer throwing strikes from guard but Grobokov blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destroyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destroyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Destroyer trying to control but Grobokov is working from the bottom.
Destroyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Destroyer trying to control but Grobokov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Destroyer is pushing down on Grobokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grobokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Destroyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Destroyer drops an elbow to the side of Grobokov's head.
Grobokov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Grobokov is working away.
Destroyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grobokov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Destroyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aristarh Grobokov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with Grobokov, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes Grobokov against the cage but Grobokov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destroyer blocks a head kick by Grobokov.
Destroyer moves into range and clinches up with Grobokov.
Grobokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Destroyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Destroyer is trying to keep Grobokov in close.
Destroyer is looking for a triangle but Grobokov pushes his legs off easily.
Destroyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grobokov manages to get himself to full guard.
Destroyer pushes down on Grobokov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grobokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grobokov is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.
Destroyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Destroyer looks to land a strike but Grobokov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Destroyer postures up and lands a big shot to Grobokov's brow.
The cut above Aristarh Grobokov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Destroyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destroyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grobokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rey Destroyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Destroyer gets to his feet. Grobokov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Destroyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Destroyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Grobokov which made him look bad.
Destroyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Destroyer trying to control the position but Grobokov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grobokov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grobokov defending against the ground and pound.
Grobokov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Destroyer tries to move to mount but Grobokov blocks the move with his legs.
Destroyer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Destroyer is working Grobokov over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Destroyer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Destroyer lands a few punches from side control.
Destroyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grobokov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Destroyer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rey Destroyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grobokov seems a little lost for a moment, as Destroyer dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Destroyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Destroyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Destroyer!
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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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