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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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224 cm
23
295 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kal Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Swistopliasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewis won't be happy with that. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Swistopliasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Swistopliasov prevents Lewis from escaping the position. Swistopliasov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Swistopliasov but great work by Lewis. Swistopliasov manages to get back to half guard. Swistopliasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Swistopliasov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis. Lewis passes to side control. 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! Swistopliasov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Swistopliasov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis trying to get back to his feet but Swistopliasov is in full control for now. Swistopliasov is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but Swistopliasov has full control of the position and if anything, Lewis has just worked his way into a worse spot. Swistopliasov controlling well, preventing Lewis from escaping the position.
Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Swistopliasov. Lewis showing good submission defense here.
Swistopliasov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Lewis holding both Swistopliasov 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis wants to escape the position.
Swistopliasov is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Swistopliasov's arms. Lewis trying to control the action but Swistopliasov just sinks the hooks in. Swistopliasov has got his arm under Lewis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lewis has spun round into Swistopliasov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lewis wants to pass the guard but Swistopliasov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swistopliasov keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. Swistopliasov is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Swistopliasov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lewis stacks Swistopliasov 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 Lewis! Swistopliasov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Swistopliasov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lewis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Lewis is putting a hurting on Swistopliasov here, landing some big shots from side control. Lewis landing strikes. Swistopliasov is looking for a sweep. Swistopliasov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swistopliasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swistopliasov looks gassed! Swistopliasov seems to be looking for submissions.
Swistopliasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swistopliasov. Lewis is trying is best to control the position here. Lewis kicks off Swistopliasov and gets to his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lewis throws a body punch but Swistopliasov moves out of range. Lewis looking to score a takedown here. Swistopliasov is defending well but Lewis drives through and ends up in Swistopliasov's guard. Swistopliasov keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kal Lewis will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Swistopliasov. Swistopliasov staying out of range there. Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss. Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swistopliasov's guard. Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Swistopliasov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swistopliasov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swistopliasov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swistopliasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swistopliasov on the ground. Swistopliasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Swistopliasov is breathing heavily. Lewis lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lewis connects with a couple of short punches. Swistopliasov keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. Lewis works over Swistopliasov with some ground and pound from guard. Lewis content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lewis advances position into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lewis working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Swistopliasov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Lewis unloading with bombs! Lewis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lewis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Swistopliasov is out cold! Lewis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kal Lewis!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
92% |
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