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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugan Puganchich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Krishna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krishna comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flaw - Whole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hari Krishna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pugan Puganchich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hari Krishna!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krishna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Puganchich misses with a takedown attempt
and Krishna counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Puganchich!
Puganchich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krishna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Krishna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krishna with shots to the head and body - Puganchich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krishna scoring with strikes but Puganchich is staying in there.
Krishna tries to control but Puganchich wriggling away.
Krishna controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krishna lands a nice shot to the head.
Krishna thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Puganchich avoids a strike by Krishna and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Krishna's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishna has his feet on Puganchich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Puganchich has his takedown stuffed
and Krishna counters with a single leg into guard. Puganchich didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pugan Puganchich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krishna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krishna is looking to work some ground and pound but Puganchich has wrist control.
Krishna postures up and lands a big shot to Puganchich's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puganchich is trying to control the position but Krishna postures up.
Krishna throws a big right hand that misses.
Puganchich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puganchich looking for a sweep. Not yet Puganchich, not yet.
Krishna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puganchich is breathing heavily.
Puganchich keeping moving, preventing Krishna from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krishna wants to stand but Puganchich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Puganchich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krishna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krishna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krishna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krishna throwing strikes but missing.
Puganchich keeping moving, preventing Krishna from controlling successfully.
Krishna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krishna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puganchich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puganchich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krishna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puganchich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krishna wants to control from the top but Puganchich keeps moving.
Krishna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puganchich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krishna is one step ahead there.
Krishna lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich has his hands on Krishna's head, controlling the position.
Krishna trying to control the position from guard on top but Puganchich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hari Krishna.
Krishna feints and as Puganchich raises his hands in defense, Krishna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puganchich can't keep his opponent in guard - Krishna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hari Krishna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krishna lands with a nice combination. Puganchich backs away looking to recover.
Puganchich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krishna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krishna.
Puganchich has a closed guard, preventing Krishna from standing up.
Puganchich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Krishna trying to control but Puganchich is working from the bottom.
Krishna throws an elbow that misses. Puganchich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krishna's guard. Nice move by Puganchich!
Puganchich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krishna can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puganchich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krishna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krishna is trying to control. Puganchich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puganchich gets back to full guard.
Puganchich 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.
Puganchich has momentary wrist control but Krishna slips an elbow through the middle.
Krishna trying to control the position from guard on top but Puganchich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krishna looking to sit in guard and control but Puganchich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich is looking to stand up but Krishna won't let him.
Krishna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krishna is working an open guard so Puganchich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krishna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krishna lands in his opponent's guard.
Krishna would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krishna wants to control from the top but Puganchich keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krishna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puganchich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krishna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krishna stopping the sweep attempt from Puganchich.
Krishna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krishna looking to sit in guard and control but Puganchich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puganchich wants to get up but he can't break Krishna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krishna wants to stand and escape but Puganchich is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krishna's guard.
Puganchich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krishna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puganchich, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Krishna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puganchich tries to score a body lock takedown but Krishna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krishna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishna jumps into guard, dragging Puganchich to the mat.
Krishna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krishna wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hari Krishna 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. And we move into the final round!
No luck for Puganchich with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krishna.
Krishna tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Puganchich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krishna trying to control the action but Puganchich is working from the bottom.
Krishna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krishna taking a breather here.
Krishna working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Krishna seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Krishna wants to stand but Puganchich has his arm trapped.
Puganchich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Puganchich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krishna trying to control the action but Puganchich is working from the bottom.
Puganchich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich keeping hold of Krishna's head, controlling as best he can.
Puganchich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krishna throwing shots but Puganchich is blocking nicely.
Krishna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krishna thows a huge punch but Puganchich dodges it nicely.
Krishna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna slips a nice elbow through Puganchich's hands, connecting with Puganchich's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krishna in particular looking to stall.
Krishna misses with a head shot. Puganchich uses the momentum to regain guard.
Krishna tries to stand but Puganchich is controlling from the bottom.
Krishna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krishna stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Puganchich has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Krishna manages to get his head free but now Puganchich has transitioned to an armbar! Krishna grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Puganchich! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pugan Puganchich!
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energy
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hype
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