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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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260 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Langhi actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Langhi defends the submission attempt.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Langhi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Langhi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Langhi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Langhi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Langhi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Langhi has escaped and now he's on top!
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Langhi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Langhi defends it easily.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langhi defends well.
Langhi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Langhi wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Langhi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langhi has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Langhi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langhi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langhi is one step ahead there.
Langhi wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langhi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Langhi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Langhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Langhi wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langhi defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Langhi defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Ivanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Langhi misses with a double jab.
Ivanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Langhi on his heels. He'll look to pass Langhi's guard now, I'm sure.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langhi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Langhi dives on top into guard.
Langhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Langhi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Langhi defends easily.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Langhi is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langhi defends well.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langhi defends well.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langhi defends well.
Langhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Langhi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Langhi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Langhi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langhi has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Langhi drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Langhi off! Langhi jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
Langhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Langhi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Langhi wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Cj Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Langhi from controlling successfully.
Langhi drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Langhi off! Langhi jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langhi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Langhi from controlling successfully.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Langhi defends it easily.
Langhi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Langhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivanov throws a series of strikes that have Langhi backpedaling.
It looks like Michael Langhi has been cut.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Langhi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Langhi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Langhi has escaped and now he's on top!
Langhi drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Langhi off! Langhi jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Langhi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langhi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langhi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Langhi defends easily.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Langhi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langhi has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Ivanov has his foot on Langhi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langhi works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Langhi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Langhi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Langhi wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Langhi defends easily.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Langhi pushes his legs off easily.
Langhi trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Langhi is aware though and is defending well.
Cj Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Langhi from controlling successfully.
Langhi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Langhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langhi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michael Langhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Langhi is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Ivanov!
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