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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olav Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olav Gurlukovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 cm
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270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesmar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Gurlukovich! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lesmar tries for a takedown but Gurlukovich circles away easily and Gurlukovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lesmar tries to get to full guard but Gurlukovich has control of the leg. Lesmar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Lesmar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lesmar looking for subs from the bottom but Gurlukovich mounts him! Lesmar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gurlukovich on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesmar working to try and regain half guard.
Lesmar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gurlukovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesmar has managed to free his arm - good work. Lesmar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesmar tries to get out of the position. Lesmar actively working from the bottom here. Lesmar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gurlukovich prevents Lesmar from improving his position. Lesmar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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. The fighters are battling for position here. Lesmar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Lesmar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gurlukovich stacks Lesmar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gurlukovich! Lesmar manages to get back to half guard. Lesmar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gurlukovich pulls his head out easily. Lesmar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesmar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gurlukovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gurlukovich looks gassed! Lesmar looking for subs from the bottom but Gurlukovich mounts him! Lesmar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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. Lesmar manages to regain half guard. Good work. Gurlukovich wants to take a breather but Lesmar is having none of it. Lesmar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Lesmar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Gurlukovich dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gurlukovich tries for a takedown but Lesmar circles away easily and Lesmar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lesmar 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.
Lesmar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gurlukovich still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gurlukovich has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Lesmar is looking to regain half guard here but Gurlukovich keeps moving and retains side control. Gurlukovich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesmar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Lesmar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gurlukovich pulls his head out easily. Gurlukovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesmar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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. Lesmar gets back to full guard.
Lesmar is looking for a triangle here but Gurlukovich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lesmar is looking to reverse the position. Lesmar looking for a sweep but Gurlukovich has passed into full mount! Oh no! Lesmar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesmar is trying to break free.
Gurlukovich doesn't have the hooks in and Lesmar manages to turn into his guard.
Gurlukovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lesmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lesmar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gurlukovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesmar has Gurlukovich in his guard.
That's four 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. Lesmar is looking to sweep but instead, Gurlukovich has passed into half guard.
Lesmar actively working from the bottom here. Lesmar is trying to get back to full guard. Lesmar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesmar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gurlukovich doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lesmar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lesmar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gurlukovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesmar has Gurlukovich in his guard. Lesmar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesmar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurlukovich defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gurlukovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesmar has his foot on Gurlukovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gurlukovich works his way back into a safe position though. Lesmar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gurlukovich's guard. Lesmar works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lesmar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gurlukovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesmar is working for a kimura but Gurlukovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Lesmar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lesmar seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesmar is thwarting Gurlukovich's attempts to control the position. Lesmar is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesmar wants to work for an arm triangle but Gurlukovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesmar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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. Lesmar seems to be working for a kimura but Gurlukovich defends the submission attempt. Lesmar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gurlukovich sees it coming and defends easily. Lesmar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gurlukovich defends it well. Lesmar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gurlukovich defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Brock Lesmar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lesmar 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesmar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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