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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Kasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Uvarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uvarov has chosen Вася Обломо
as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Waldemar Kasta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Waldemar Kasta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 cm
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200 lbs
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184 cm
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Waldemar Kasta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Uvarov! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uvarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Kasta's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Uvarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasta has wrist control. Kasta has control of Uvarov's left arm, preventing Uvarov from doing any damage. Uvarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kasta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uvarov. Kasta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uvarov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Uvarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kasta is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kasta regains half guard, as Uvarov was trying to land strikes. Uvarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kasta won't allow Uvarov to pass to mount. Kasta wants to get back to full guard. Uvarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Uvarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Uvarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kasta has one foot on Uvarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Uvarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Uvarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Uvarov trying to control but Kasta is working from the bottom. Uvarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uvarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kasta keeping moving, preventing Uvarov from controlling successfully. Uvarov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kasta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kasta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Kasta is breathing heavily. Kasta is looking to clinch. Uvarov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Uvarov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kasta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Uvarov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Uvarov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Kasta is trying desperately to improve position. Uvarov goes for an armbar but Kasta turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kasta. Uvarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasta defends it easily. Kasta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uvarov wants to stand up but Kasta is controlling him. Kasta drops back looking for a leg! Uvarov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uvarov manages to kick Kasta off! Kasta jumps back into Uvarov's guard. Kasta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kasta postures up in Uvarov's guard and throws a big left but Uvarov blocks it. Kasta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Uvarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kasta trying to control the position from guard on top but Uvarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Uvarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasta defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Uvarov dominated that 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.
Nice takedown defense from Uvarov. No joy for Kasta on that attempt. A momentary lapse in concentration from Kasta enables Uvarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kasta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uvarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kasta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uvarov is controlling him. Kasta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Uvarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Alex Uvarov has got the better of the ground game so far. Kasta is looking to stand up but Uvarov isn't so interested in that idea. Uvarov wants to control from the top but Kasta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uvarov throws a big right hand that misses. Uvarov throws a big elbow that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kasta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Uvarov wants to control from the top but Kasta keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kasta wants to clinch up but Uvarov keeps it at a distance. Uvarov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Uvarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Uvarov tries to stand but Kasta is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uvarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kasta trying to keep a closed guard but Uvarov is proving a slippery customer.
Uvarov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasta has escaped and now he's on top! Kasta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kasta throwing strikes but missing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Uvarov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasta with a flurry of punches that miss. Kasta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Uvarov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Uvarov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. An elbow from Uvarov crashes against the mat.
Uvarov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Uvarov is looking to take a break and control but Kasta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Uvarov with the ground and pound but Kasta regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uvarov looks to land a strike but Kasta avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Uvarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kasta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uvarov. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uvarov looking to sit in guard and control but Kasta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kasta preventing the sweep. Uvarov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Uvarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kasta throws a nice inside leg kick. A jab from Uvarov misses. Uvarov rushes Kasta and presses him up against the cage. Uvarov pulls guard successfully.
Uvarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kasta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kasta throwing strikes but missing. Kasta stands and steps away. Uvarov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Kasta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uvarov gets tackled into the cage by Kasta. Kasta maintains the clinch. Uvarov jumps into guard, dragging Kasta to the mat.
Kasta with a flurry of punches that miss. Uvarov is pulling down on Kasta's head to control his posture. Kasta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uvarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kasta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kasta throwing strikes from guard but Uvarov blocks nicely. Kasta trying to control the position from guard on top but Uvarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Uvarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Uvarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kasta 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. Uvarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Uvarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kasta won't allow Uvarov to sweep him here. Uvarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Uvarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasta. Uvarov keeping moving, preventing Kasta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasta postures up in Uvarov's guard and throws a big left but Uvarov blocks it. Kasta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kasta trying to control but Uvarov is working from the bottom. Uvarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Uvarov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Waldemar Kasta just wasn't active enough. Uvarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kasta quickly recovers to half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uvarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kasta has managed to free his arm - good work. Kasta has one foot on Uvarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasta closes the distance and clinches. Kasta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uvarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasta. Kasta gets slowly back to his feet. Uvarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Uvarov stops Kasta from standing up. Uvarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasta is retaining full guard. Kasta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alex Uvarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uvarov 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.
Waldemar Kasta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Uvarov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kasta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uvarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Uvarov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Uvarov controlling from the full mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alex Uvarov. Well Uvarov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Uvarov! Alex Uvarov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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pop
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