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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Benjamin's choice of entrance music: lions sleeps tonight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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230 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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276 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katla Vanagandr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin cracks Vanagandr with an open hand slap.
It looks like Katla Vanagandr has been cut.
Benjamin darts in and clinches Vanagandr up against the ropes.
Benjamin tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanagandr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanagandr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benjamin is defending well for now.
Benjamin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanagandr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benjamin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanagandr's waist but Vanagandr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benjamin off to one side.
Katla Vanagandr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanagandr avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin tries to clinch up
and Vanagandr counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Judah Benjamin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Vanagandr does it's job there.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanagandr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benjamin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benjamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanagandr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Vanagandr is keeping the position.
Benjamin postures up in Vanagandr's guard and throws a big left but Vanagandr blocks it.
Benjamin postures up.
Benjamin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vanagandr wants to sweep here but Benjamin controlling him for the moment.
Benjamin chips away with some ground and pound.
Vanagandr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benjamin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is squirming around, avoiding Vanagandr's attempts to control the action.
Benjamin really wants to buck Vanagandr off and get back to his feet.
Vanagandr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benjamin is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin really wants to buck Vanagandr off and get back to his feet.
Vanagandr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benjamin tries to buck Vanagandr off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr content just to control the position here.
Vanagandr tries to control but Benjamin wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Benjamin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vanagandr wants to control the pace but Benjamin is squirming around nicely.
Vanagandr content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Katla Vanagandr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benjamin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vanagandr tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
Benjamin is looking to pass Vanagandr's guard but actually Vanagandr recovers to full guard.
Benjamin scoring with some ground and pound.
Vanagandr keeping full guard, as Benjamin tries to pass.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanagandr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin is in close to Vanagandr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benjamin stops Vanagandr from standing up.
Vanagandr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanagandr 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.
Vanagandr controls Benjamin momentarily but Benjamin frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benjamin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vanagandr working a defensive guard here.
Benjamin looking to sit in guard and control but Vanagandr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benjamin wants to stand but Vanagandr is controlling the position.
Benjamin is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benjamin has hold of one of Vanagandr's legs. Vanagandr is fighting the takedown attempt but Benjamin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin with a nice head shot there.
Benjamin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benjamin controlling from the top position.
Judah Benjamin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Vanagandr keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vanagandr 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vanagandr managing to control the position.
Judah Benjamin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vanagandr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Vanagandr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr thuds his right hand into Benjamin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vanagandr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vanagandr wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Vanagandr misses.
Benjamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Judah Benjamin's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanagandr was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin.
Vanagandr stuffs the takedown.
Katla Vanagandr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
Benjamin takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanagandr misses with a knee to the head.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Vanagandr manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjamin taking a breather.
Benjamin digs a right hand into Vanagandr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vanagandr's gas tank.
Vanagandr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanagandr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benjamin is defending well for now.
Benjamin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanagandr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Judah Benjamin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanagandr lunges at Benjamin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benjamin's hand.
Vanagandr cracks Benjamin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vanagandr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Benjamin to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanagandr scores with a hook to the body. Benjamin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanagandr pinned against the ropes. Vanagandr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Vanagandr is avoiding it.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Vanagandr lands a big uppercut and Benjamin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Benjamin looks OK. Vanagandr waves Benjamin back to his feet!
The cut above Judah Benjamin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Judah Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Vanagandr, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Vanagandr against the ropes but Vanagandr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katla Vanagandr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Katla Vanagandr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
Vanagandr darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Benjamin's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Vanagandr before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Katla Vanagandr!
Katla Vanagandr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Full damage, POW right in the kisser!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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