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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Kochergin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jacobs in side control, throwing shots but Kochergin defends.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jacobs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jacobs throws a strike aimed at the side of Kochergin's head but Kochergin avoids it well.
Kochergin is trying to improve his position.
Jacobs 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.
Kochergin struggling a bit here.
Kochergin is looking for a sweep.
Kochergin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kochergin is being controlled here.
Kochergin parries the strikes from Jacobs easily there. Jacobs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kochergin to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs working away.
Kochergin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kochergin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kochergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kochergin misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochergin controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs stays in close to Kochergin's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Kochergin. Those never looked like landing.
Kochergin throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kochergin's guard.
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!
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Kochergin's brow.
Kochergin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kochergin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochergin is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochergin lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs distracts Kochergin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jacobs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Glen Jacobs has been cut.
Kochergin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochergin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochergin misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Jacobs'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.
Kochergin misses with a head kick.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Kochergin.
Jacobs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrey Kochergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs slips a jab from Kochergin.
Kochergin tries to bum rush Jacobs with a series of wild strikes but Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kochergin misses with a left hand
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Kochergin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kochergin's guard.
Jacobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kochergin trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochergin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kochergin tries to kick Jacobs off but Jacobs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin has hold of Jacobs's hands but Jacobs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kochergin defending well though.
Jacobs works his way into side control.
Jacobs scoring with punches and elbows.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kochergin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jacobs's guard! Nice work there by Kochergin!
Jacobs wants to hit a switch here but Kochergin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jacobs there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to get to half guard.
Kochergin trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Kochergin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kochergin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jacobs manages to regain half guard.
Glen Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Kochergin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Jacobs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Kochergin.
Kochergin connects with a looping right hand.
Kochergin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Andrey Kochergin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochergin throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Andrey Kochergin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kochergin 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.
Jacobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacobs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs cracks Kochergin with a big right hand but Kochergin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jacobs.
Kochergin wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs working the body and head with strikes.
Jacobs working the body and head with strikes.
Jacobs lands a nice forearm strike.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs is working Kochergin over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kochergin's face as Jacobs controls the position.
Jacobs is putting a hurting on Kochergin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobs working the head with strikes.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochergin can do to turn this around?
Jacobs trying to control the position but Kochergin is working away.
Jacobs is really struggling to control Kochergin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kochergin, who protects the arm well.
Jacobs throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kochergin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kochergin is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs.
Kochergin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kochergin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochergin has wrist control.
Kochergin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Kochergin keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs stands up and waves to Kochergin to follow him.
Kochergin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kochergin!
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!
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jacobs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin taking a bit of punishment here - Jacobs scoring with strikes.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Kochergin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochergin gets back to half guard.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacobs connects with a nice short shot to Kochergin's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Kochergin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacobs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Jacobs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kochergin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
Kochergin sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Kochergin swinging wildly here.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kochergin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Kochergin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kochergin is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Kochergin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jacobs stands up over Kochergin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kochergin being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochergin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs stands and steps away. Kochergin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kochergin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kochergin misses with a head kick.
Kochergin misses with a left hand
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Kochergin fights it but they end up in guard.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kochergin controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Kochergin blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs lands a couple of elbows.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kochergin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochergin controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kochergin holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrey Kochergin.
Jacobs feints and as Kochergin raises his hands in defense, Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Kochergin keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochergin has wrist control.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kochergin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Jacobs had his way with Andrey Kochergin in that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Jacobs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kochergin. Kochergin obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Kochergin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochergin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kochergin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kochergin!
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Kochergin misses with a hook
and Jacobs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs postures up in Kochergin's guard and throws a big left but Kochergin blocks it.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochergin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kochergin trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kochergin clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Kochergin.
Jacobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kochergin has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Kochergin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochergin manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Kochergin's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kochergin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochergin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs stands and throws Kochergin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kochergin wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs cracks Kochergin with a big right hand but Kochergin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kochergin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kochergin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jacobs jumps into side control!
Jacobs working the ground and pound.
Jacobs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jacobs has hold of Kochergin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kochergin seems comfortable defending it but Jacobs has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kochergin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kochergin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jacobs couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glen Jacobs!
Glen Jacobs retains his heavyweight title!
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