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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyktor Kovalevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Goreshnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vyktor Kovalevsky!
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, Ivan Goreshnikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalevsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goreshnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Vyktor Kovalevsky has been cut.
Goreshnikov throws a head kick but Kovalevsky moves out of range.
Goreshnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goreshnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goreshnikov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalevsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goreshnikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kovalevsky is now in Goreshnikov's guard. A big mistake from Goreshnikov there, giving up the dominant position!
Kovalevsky has gone for a leg lock! Goreshnikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kovalevsky's guard.
Goreshnikov stands up from Kovalevsky's guard - Goreshnikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreshnikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kovalevsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Goreshnikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalevsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kovalevsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goreshnikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goreshnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kovalevsky holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vyktor Kovalevsky wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Goreshnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kovalevsky.
Goreshnikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goreshnikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goreshnikov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kovalevsky is trying to control Goreshnikov's posture but Goreshnikov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goreshnikov tries to stand but Kovalevsky is controlling his head.
Kovalevsky wants to control but Goreshnikov postures up.
Goreshnikov swings around for an armbar but Kovalevsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goreshnikov's guard.
Goreshnikov looks gassed!
Kovalevsky wants to pass the guard but Goreshnikov is keeping the position.
Kovalevsky trying to control but Goreshnikov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goreshnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovalevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Goreshnikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kovalevsky stops Goreshnikov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalevsky passes into half guard.
Kovalevsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goreshnikov is staying active underneath Kovalevsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kovalevsky lands strikes from half guard.
Kovalevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovalevsky seems to be working for a kimura but Goreshnikov defends the submission attempt.
Goreshnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalevsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Goreshnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyktor Kovalevsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kovalevsky looks for a takedown but Goreshnikov sprawls well.
Goreshnikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kovalevsky back to the cage. Goreshnikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovalevsky closes the distance and clinches up with Goreshnikov, looking for a takedown. Kovalevsky pushes Goreshnikov against the cage but Goreshnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovalevsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kovalevsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goreshnikov.
Goreshnikov postures up in Kovalevsky's guard and throws a big left but Kovalevsky blocks it.
Kovalevsky keeping moving, preventing Goreshnikov from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalevsky managing to control the position.
Goreshnikov trying to control but Kovalevsky is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Goreshnikov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kovalevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goreshnikov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyktor Kovalevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goreshnikov tries to sprawl but Kovalevsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalevsky decides to return to a standing position.
Kovalevsky dives in and grabs Goreshnikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goreshnikov pushes down on Kovalevsky's head and hops out.
Goreshnikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovalevsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalevsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovalevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goreshnikov wants to control from the top but Kovalevsky keeps moving.
Kovalevsky looking to control.
Kovalevsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivan Goreshnikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goreshnikov trying to move into half guard but instead Kovalevsky has managed to sweep!
Kovalevsky passes Goreshnikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalevsky content to control rather than advance.
Kovalevsky'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.
Goreshnikov is staying active underneath Kovalevsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kovalevsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goreshnikov is just riding it out for now. Kovalevsky eventually gives up the hold.
Goreshnikov moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalevsky wants to pass the guard but Goreshnikov is keeping the position.
Kovalevsky wants to control from the top but Goreshnikov keeps moving.
Kovalevsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Vyktor Kovalevsky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovalevsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Goreshnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vyktor Kovalevsky's cut.
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!
Kovalevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goreshnikov as he jumps to the side.
Kovalevsky fails to land the takedown.
Goreshnikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goreshnikov trying to control the action but Kovalevsky is working from the bottom.
Goreshnikov wants to take a breather but Kovalevsky manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Goreshnikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goreshnikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kovalevsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kovalevsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kovalevsky!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalevsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goreshnikov keeps working.
Kovalevsky decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goreshnikov to his feet.
Kovalevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goreshnikov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyktor Kovalevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goreshnikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kovalevsky did well to prevent Goreshnikov getting side control.
Goreshnikov wants to stand but Kovalevsky has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goreshnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goreshnikov wants to control but Kovalevsky is keeping him busy.
Goreshnikov trying to advance position but Kovalevsky counters by regaining guard.
Goreshnikov won't allow Kovalevsky to sweep him here.
Kovalevsky controlling Goreshnikov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Goreshnikov.
Kovalevsky gets tackled into the cage by Goreshnikov. Goreshnikov maintains the clinch.
Goreshnikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kovalevsky controlling the position.
Goreshnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Kovalevsky.
Goreshnikov trying to control but Kovalevsky is working from the bottom.
Kovalevsky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goreshnikov has picked Kovalevsky up and slammed him! Kovalevsky can't keep hold of the triangle and Goreshnikov manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goreshnikov swings around for an armbar but Kovalevsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goreshnikov's guard.
Kovalevsky wants to control from the top but Goreshnikov keeps moving.
Kovalevsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goreshnikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivan Goreshnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovalevsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovalevsky is looking to take a break and control but Goreshnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goreshnikov is looking to regain half guard here but Kovalevsky keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Goreshnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goreshnikov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Goreshnikov!
Ivan Goreshnikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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