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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magzhan Magzhanbai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magzhanbai is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Magzhan Magzhanbai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 cm
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200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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186 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magzhan Magzhanbai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Destroyer! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Destroyer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Destroyer lands in his opponent's guard. Magzhanbai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Destroyer stands up from guard. Let's bang! Destroyer clinches. Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Magzhanbai. No joy for Destroyer on that attempt. Donk. Destroyer catches Magzhanbai right on the button with a cross. Magzhanbai stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Destroyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Destroyer is trying to break free. Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Destroyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magzhanbai sprawls well initially but Destroyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Well, if Destroyer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magzhanbai has hold of Destroyer's hands but Destroyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Destroyer stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brock Destroyer was stalling too much, according to the referee. A jab from Destroyer does it's job there. Destroyer moves into the clinch. Destroyer gets control of Magzhanbai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Destroyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Destroyer has control of Magzhanbai's left arm, preventing Magzhanbai from doing any damage. Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Magzhanbai from controlling successfully. Destroyer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but Magzhanbai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Magzhan Magzhanbai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Destroyer. Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Destroyer throws a low kick but Magzhanbai avoids it. The fight moves into the clinch position. Destroyer tightens his grip and picks Magzhanbai up, before dumping him to the ground. Magzhanbai manages to land in guard. Destroyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Destroyer passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Destroyer wants to free his trapped foot but Magzhanbai is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nice strikes from Destroyer there. Destroyer trying to mount his opponent but Magzhanbai defends it. Destroyer throwing shots but Magzhanbai is blocking nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Destroyer in particular looking to stall. 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! Destroyer scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Destroyer dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Destroyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Magzhan Magzhanbai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Destroyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magzhanbai circles away. Destroyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Magzhanbai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Destroyer. Destroyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Destroyer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Magzhanbai hang on? Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Destroyer controlling from the full mount. Destroyer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Magzhanbai hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round. Destroyer controlling from the full mount. Destroyer unloading with bombs! Destroyer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Destroyer get's back to his feet. Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destroyer moves in looking to clinch but Magzhanbai pushes him off. Magzhanbai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Destroyer swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magzhanbai misses with a double jab.
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but Magzhanbai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time. Magzhan Magzhanbai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Destroyer. Destroyer misses with a double jab.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magzhanbai sprawls well. Magzhanbai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet. Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magzhanbai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Magzhanbai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Destroyer swivels and escapes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magzhanbai gets caught flat footed, as Destroyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magzhanbai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Magzhanbai wants to stand and escape but Destroyer is having none of it. Magzhanbai looking for subs off his back but Destroyer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Destroyer decides to return to a standing position. Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Magzhanbai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Destroyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Destroyer shoots in and drives through. Magzhanbai sprawls well. Magzhanbai is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magzhanbai. Destroyer wants to clinch up but Magzhanbai keeps it at a distance. Destroyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magzhanbai tries to avoid it but Destroyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magzhanbai to the ground. Magzhanbai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Magzhanbai fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Magzhanbai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Destroyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Destroyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magzhanbai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Destroyer 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!
Magzhanbai avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt. Destroyer clinches with his opponent.
Magzhanbai wants to break free but Destroyer has control.
Destroyer is struggling to control the position. Destroyer has hold of one of Magzhanbai's legs. Magzhanbai is fighting the takedown attempt but Destroyer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Magzhanbai trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Magzhanbai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Destroyer gets to his feet. Magzhanbai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magzhanbai circles away quickly and effectively. Destroyer throws a nice looking combination but Magzhanbai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Destroyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Destroyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Destroyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Magzhanbai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destroyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Magzhanbai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Magzhanbai trying to get back to full guard but Destroyer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Destroyer landing strikes from the mount and Magzhanbai is in trouble! 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! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Destroyer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Destroyer with a couple of short strikes. Destroyer landing punches. Destroyer is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Magzhanbai is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Magzhanbai flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Destroyer anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Magzhanbai and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Destroyer slips an arm under Magzhanbai chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Destroyer has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Destroyer is squeezing on Magzhanbai like an anaconda would it's prey. Magzhanbai fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Destroyer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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