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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Kasyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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244 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismail Kasyanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasyanov tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Harlamov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasyanov which made him look bad.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Kasyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasyanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harlamov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasyanov's guard.
Harlamov trying to control but Kasyanov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasyanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harlamov has Kasyanov in his guard.
Harlamov controls Kasyanov momentarily but Kasyanov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasyanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasyanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasyanov 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.
Harlamov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harlamov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasyanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kasyanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harlamov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasyanov defends it easily.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov wants to improve his position but instead Kasyanov has moved into half guard.
Harlamov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kasyanov passes into side control!
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Kasyanov is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harlamov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face as Kasyanov controls the position.
Harlamov looking for a sweep but Kasyanov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasyanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harlamov circles away.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harlamov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harlamov dodges the punch combination from Kasyanov.
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Kasyanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasyanov.
Harlamov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harlamov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kasyanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kasyanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kasyanov!
Kasyanov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Kasyanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kasyanov tries to clinch there but Harlamov circles away.
Harlamov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasyanov throws a series of punches but Harlamov moves out of range.
Kasyanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harlamov circles away.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Kasyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harlamov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ismail Kasyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasyanov wants to clinch.
Kasyanov is looking to clinch.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harlamov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Harlamov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Kasyanov moves into the clinch.
Kasyanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harlamov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasyanov prevents it.
Kasyanov scores with a hook to the body.
Kasyanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kasyanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasyanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harlamov is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov goes for a takedown attempt but Kasyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up but Harlamov circles away and keeps his distance.
Harlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Harlamov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kasyanov finds it's target.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
No luck for Harlamov with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Kasyanov sprawls well.
Harlamov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kasyanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Harlamov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kasyanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harlamov is not content to let Kasyanov control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlamov gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasyanov wants to pass the guard but Harlamov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Kasyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kasyanov darts in and clinches Harlamov up against the cage.
Kasyanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kasyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harlamov slips under a jab.
Ismail Kasyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves away
and Harlamov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kasyanov's guard now.
Harlamov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kasyanov dives on top into guard.
Garik Harlamov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasyanov wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasyanov 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.
Kasyanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasyanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasyanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasyanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Kasyanov circles away easily
and Kasyanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Harlamov shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasyanov moves in looking to clinch but Harlamov pushes him off.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harlamov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasyanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harlamov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov has gone for a leg lock! Kasyanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harlamov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov stands up and waves to Harlamov to follow him.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harlamov.
Harlamov being controlled here momentarily.
Harlamov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasyanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harlamov has Kasyanov in his guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov working for submissions but it's allowed Kasyanov to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kasyanov seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov wants to control but Kasyanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Kasyanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harlamov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasyanov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harlamov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ismail Kasyanov.
I think Kasyanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ismail Kasyanov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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