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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: t.i and ludacris-wish you would. 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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225 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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225 cm
24
300 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Drone! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Volohander misses with an uppercut. Drone saw that one coming. Volohander tries to bum rush Drone with a series of wild strikes but Drone uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Volohander catches Drone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Volohander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drone counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Drone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volohander has managed to free his arm - good work. Drone is looking for a kimura but Volohander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drone to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volohander has managed to free his arm - good work. Volohander is trying to stand.
Drone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drone seems to be working for a kimura but Volohander defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Volohander wants to get back to his feet. Volohander pushes Drone off but Drone dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volohander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. 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. Volohander is trying to buck Drone off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drone tries for a kimura but Volohander is defending well. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Volohander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Drone dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Volohander throws a lazy right hand but Drone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Volohander swings for the body but Drone moves out of range.
Drone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volohander swivels and escapes. Volohander lands a jab. Drone shoots in looking for a takedown. Volohander tries to sprawl out of it but Drone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Volohander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. No joy there for Volohander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Volohander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Tyson Drone has been cut. Jab by Volohander. 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! Volohander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drone moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Volohander misses with a double jab
so Drone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Drone is breathing heavily. Volohander wants to get back to his feet but Drone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drone drops back looking for a leg! Volohander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volohander manages to kick Drone off! Drone jumps back into Volohander's guard. Drone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volohander is looking to stand up but Drone isn't so interested in that idea. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Drone pushing down on Volohander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Volohander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volohander tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Volohander is looking to escape. Drone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Drone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volohander sees it coming and defends easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drone seems to be working for a kimura but Volohander defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Medved Volohander dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tyson Drone's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volohander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drone on the side of the head. Drone walks into a left hand. Volohander looks to land a left hand but Drone moved out of range nicely. Volohander cracks Drone with a good jab. Drone needs to keep his hands up - Volohander had a free shot at his head there. 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! Volohander misses with a double jab
and Drone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Drone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volohander sprawls well. Volohander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drone gets slowly back to his feet. Drone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Drone gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Volohander gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medved Volohander!
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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
78% |
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