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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hegg has chosen Vs. The World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Hegg!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch but Hegg is having none of it.
Hegg blocks a jab.
Draugovich Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draugovich Ii sizes up Hegg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draugovich Ii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hegg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Draugovich Ii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Draugovich Ii scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hegg can't do much from the bottom here.
Hegg is trying to work for a sweep but Draugovich Ii has mounted him!
Draugovich Ii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Draugovich Ii prevents Hegg from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Hegg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draugovich Ii working Hegg over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg wants to control but Draugovich Ii is having none of it.
Draugovich Ii scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hegg?
Hegg is looking to improve his position but Draugovich Ii isn't that keen on the idea.
Draugovich Ii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Draugovich Ii landing strikes, looking to finish!
Draugovich Ii looking to finish Hegg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hegg!
Draugovich Ii lands a big elbow.
Hegg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draugovich Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draugovich Ii lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Draugovich Ii with the ground and pound from mount.
Draugovich Ii lands a big elbow.
Hegg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Draugovich Ii looking to finish Hegg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hegg!
Draugovich Ii with a couple of short strikes.
Draugovich Ii is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hegg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hegg!
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hegg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draugovich Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hegg has managed to get both his arms back between Draugovich Ii's legs - danger averted.
Hegg wanted to stand there but Draugovich Ii had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a triangle but Hegg pushes his legs off easily.
Hegg wants to stand and escape but instead Draugovich Ii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hegg keeping full guard, as Draugovich Ii tries to pass.
Hegg working for a triangle but Draugovich Ii defends it easily.
Hegg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hegg keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Hegg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hegg wants to stand but Draugovich Ii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hegg is pushing down on Draugovich Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Draugovich Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Hegg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hegg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Draugovich Ii.
Hegg is thwarting Draugovich Ii's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hegg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draugovich Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hegg. Hegg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook. Hegg ducked under it nicely.
Hegg ducks under a wild hook from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draugovich Ii looks for the body kick but Hegg saw that one coming.
Draugovich Ii shoots in for a takedown but Hegg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hegg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Hegg misses.
Grigori Draugovich Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii moves into the clinch successfully.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hegg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draugovich Ii tries to move into range but Hegg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Draugovich Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draugovich Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draugovich Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draugovich Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hegg's waist but Hegg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Draugovich Ii off to one side.
A jab from Hegg does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
Hegg checks a low kick from Draugovich Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch
and Hegg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hegg fails to land with a series of punches.
Draugovich Ii cracks a nice hook into Hegg's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draugovich Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draugovich Ii throws a leg kick but Hegg moved away.
Draugovich Ii throws a solid leg kick but Hegg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draugovich Ii.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hegg misses the target.
Lars Hegg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draugovich Ii looking to score a takedown here. Hegg is defending well but Draugovich Ii drives through and ends up in Hegg's guard.
Hegg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draugovich Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draugovich Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hegg's head.
Hegg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Draugovich Ii passes into side control.
Hegg is trying to control Draugovich Ii's posture but Draugovich Ii avoids it.
Draugovich Ii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii working away.
Draugovich Ii looks up at the clock and then as Hegg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Draugovich Ii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hegg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Draugovich Ii connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hegg is not content to let Draugovich Ii control the position.
Hegg pushes Draugovich Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Draugovich Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Draugovich Ii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Draugovich Ii wants to control for a moment but Hegg uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hegg tries to get to full guard but Draugovich Ii has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draugovich Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Draugovich Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draugovich Ii with a nice cross.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Hegg moves out of range as Draugovich Ii strikes.
Hegg stuns Draugovich Ii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Draugovich Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hegg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draugovich Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Draugovich Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draugovich Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hegg misses.
Draugovich Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hegg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draugovich Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hegg. That did some damage!
Draugovich Ii throws a jab when Hegg was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hegg.
Good leg kick by Draugovich Ii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Draugovich Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Draugovich Ii misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii punishes Hegg's body with a nice straight punch.
Draugovich Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hegg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Draugovich Ii looks for a takedown but Hegg sprawls well.
Draugovich Ii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draugovich Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hegg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Hegg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Draugovich Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Hegg's shoulder, as Hegg tries to avoid the shot.
Hegg throws a series of punches but Draugovich Ii moves out of range.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook.
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draugovich Ii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Draugovich Ii misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
Draugovich Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Draugovich Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Hegg is just out of range.
Draugovich Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hegg manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii throws a leg kick
and Hegg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draugovich Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draugovich Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hegg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Draugovich Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Draugovich Ii is keen to just control but Hegg is a slippery customer.
Draugovich Ii wants to advance to full mount but Hegg doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hegg keeping full guard, as Draugovich Ii tries to pass.
Hegg is trying to control the position but Draugovich Ii postures up.
Draugovich Ii looking to pass the guard.
Hegg looking to control but Draugovich Ii passes into half guard.
Draugovich Ii prevents Hegg from standing back up.
Grigori Draugovich Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hegg defending well though.
Hegg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draugovich Ii pulls his head out easily.
Hegg wants to improve his position but Draugovich Ii is controlling well.
Draugovich Ii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hegg tries to roll over but Draugovich Ii keeps him under control.
Hegg is positioning himself well to prevent Draugovich Ii advancing to mount.
Hegg is looking to improve his position.
Hegg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Draugovich Ii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hegg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draugovich Ii pulls his head out easily.
Hegg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hegg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii working Hegg over with strikes.
Hegg is not content to let Draugovich Ii control the position.
Draugovich Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hegg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hegg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draugovich Ii preventing the sweep.
Hegg keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draugovich Ii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hegg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hegg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draugovich Ii defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draugovich Ii connects with a couple of short punches.
Draugovich Ii lands a couple of digs.
Hegg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Draugovich Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hegg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Hegg is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii is working Hegg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Hegg is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Draugovich Ii stands up over Hegg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Hegg keeps moving.
Hegg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Draugovich Ii distracts Hegg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Draugovich Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Hegg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draugovich Ii wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hegg is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a sweep. Hegg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii had his way with Lars Hegg in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hegg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draugovich Ii.
A jab lands there for Hegg.
Draugovich Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hegg on the side of the head.
Draugovich Ii throws the left hand but Hegg avoids the punch easily.
Hegg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draugovich Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg throws a nice looking combination but Draugovich Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draugovich Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hegg counters with a straight right hand.
Hegg throws the left hand but Draugovich Ii avoids the punch easily.
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hegg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hegg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draugovich Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draugovich Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Draugovich Ii throws a lazy right hand but Hegg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draugovich Ii shoots in for a takedown but Hegg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
Lars Hegg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draugovich Ii scores with a punch to the head.
Draugovich Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hegg checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Draugovich Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hegg.
Draugovich Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hegg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draugovich Ii thows a body shot but no joy.
Draugovich Ii darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hegg to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii blocks a jab.
Hegg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Draugovich Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Hegg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hegg misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hegg. Draugovich Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draugovich Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Draugovich Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigori Draugovich Ii.
Well Draugovich Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Draugovich Ii!
Grigori Draugovich Ii is the new bantamweight champion!
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