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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Kavelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Strangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoff Strangle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrej Kavelin's chin.
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrej Kavelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoff Strangle!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strangle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kavelin counters with a series of strikes. Strangle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strangle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kavelin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strangle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kavelin walks away with a smile on his face. Strangle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrej Kavelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Strangle.
Kavelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strangle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kavelin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kavelin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kavelin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kavelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strangle is keeping the position for now.
Kavelin throwing strikes from guard but Strangle blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kavelin is pushing down on Strangle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strangle is fighting to maintain full guard but Kavelin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strangle trying to control here.
Strangle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kavelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kavelin's back!
Kavelin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kavelin showing good submission defense here.
Strangle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin trying to control but not successfully.
Kavelin looking to control the position.
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!
Strangle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangle trying to control.
Strangle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kavelin is defending well though. Strangle let's go of the attempt for now.
Kavelin fending off the submission attempt from Strangle.
Strangle is not going to allow Kavelin to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strangle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kavelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Strangle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Strangle working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kavelin is having to fend off submission attempts from Strangle, who is looking to sink in the choke. Strangle doesn't have the hooks in though and Kavelin manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kavelin wants to pass the guard but Strangle is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrej Kavelin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kavelin thuds his right hand into Strangle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strangle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kavelin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kavelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kavelin lands with a light punch inside.
Kavelin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kavelin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kavelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kavelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strangle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geoff Strangle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strangle looking to sit in guard and control but Kavelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavelin stands and throws Strangle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kavelin wants to control but Strangle is keeping him busy.
Kavelin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strangle wants to control but Kavelin postures up.
Strangle is not content to let Kavelin control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Strangle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kavelin is looking to take a break and control but Strangle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strangle is looking to reverse the position.
Kavelin swings around for an armbar but Strangle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kavelin's guard.
Kavelin keeping moving, preventing Strangle from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kavelin misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavelin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kavelin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Geoff Strangle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavelin tries to close the distance and clinch but Strangle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strangle tries for a takedown but Kavelin circles away easily
letting Kavelin counter with a right hand.
Strangle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kavelin moves into the clinch successfully.
Kavelin manages to pull guard.
Kavelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strangle is one step ahead there.
Strangle wants to pass the guard but Kavelin is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin is looking to stand up but Strangle isn't so interested in that idea.
Kavelin has his foot on Strangle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strangle works his way back into a safe position though.
Strangle trying to control but Kavelin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangle won't allow Kavelin to sweep him here.
Strangle postures up in Kavelin's guard and throws a big left but Kavelin blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavelin trying to control the position.
Strangle trying to move into half guard but instead Kavelin has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrej Kavelin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Strangle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strangle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kavelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kavelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kavelin trying to control but Strangle is working from the bottom.
Strangle keeping full guard, as Kavelin tries to pass.
Strangle looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangle, not yet.
Strangle keeping full guard, as Kavelin tries to pass.
Kavelin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kavelin wants to pass the guard but Strangle is keeping the position.
Kavelin trying to control but Strangle is working from the bottom.
Strangle wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Strangle trying to keep a closed guard but Kavelin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kavelin tries to close the distance and clinch but Strangle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kavelin darts in and clinches Strangle up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangle jumps guard but Kavelin stands there with Strangle around his waist. Strangle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrej Kavelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Strangle.
Kavelin can't get the takedown.
Strangle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kavelin is trying to break free.
Strangle jumps guard but Kavelin stands there with Strangle around his waist. Strangle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kavelin.
Strangle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kavelin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strangle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin lands with a right hand.
Kavelin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strangle counters with a takedown into side control.
Kavelin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strangle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strangle is trying to work for a kimura but Kavelin is defending well.
Strangle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kavelin trying to control here.
Kavelin is pressing down on Strangle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavelin keeping moving, preventing Strangle from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangle throws an elbow that misses. Kavelin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strangle's guard. Nice move by Kavelin!
Kavelin looking to pass the guard.
Strangle is looking for a triangle here but Kavelin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Andrej Kavelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strangle trying to remain calm as Kavelin controls from the top position.
Geoff Strangle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kavelin gets to mount! Strangle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kavelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strangle is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrej Kavelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kavelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrej Kavelin!
Andrej Kavelin gave a mention to [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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