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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Almaz Method (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wil Harrdison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almaz Method could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wil Harrdison's chin.
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185 cm
21
161 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Almaz Method! 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, Wil Harrdison! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Method shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrdison pinned against the cage. Harrdison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Method dodges the punch combination from Harrdison.
Harrdison takes a swing at Method's ribcage but misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Method checks a leg kick. Harrdison misses with a low kick. Method checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrdison just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Method checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Harrdison misses with a leg kick. Harrdison connects with a leg kick. Method looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Harrdison misses with a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Harrdison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrdison. That's going to slow Method down. Harrdison throws a low kick, looking for Method's leg but Method calmly moves out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Method shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrdison sprawls well. Harrdison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Method gets slowly back to his feet. Method shoots in for a double leg but Harrdison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Almaz Method. That's going to take a lot out of him. Method checks the leg kick nicely there.
Method fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harrdison sprawls well initially but Method persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Harrdison is trying to stand back up but Method is controlling him
Method is working for a kimura but Harrdison is defending it quite comfortably.
Method is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Method wants to work for an arm triangle but Harrdison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harrdison wants to get back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Method is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Method is looking for a kimura here.
Method looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harrdison is trying to stand up here but Method is controlling him well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrdison kicks off Method and gets to his feet. Harrdison leaves Method with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Harrdison throws a nice looking combination but Method bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Harrdison looks gassed!
Harrdison gets caught flat footed, as Method shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/sub.jpg) The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Method drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harrdison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Method has Harrdison in his guard. Harrdison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Method's guard.
Method looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Harrdison is defending well. Method quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Harrdison has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Method celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Almaz Method!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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