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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Wakinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Von Lydeman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Von Lydeman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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180 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Von Lydeman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Constantine Wakinov! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wakinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wakinov shoots in for a takedown but Von Lydeman shows good takedown defense. Nice straight punches there by Von Lydeman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lydeman. Von Lydeman looks to land a left hand but Wakinov moved out of range nicely. Von Lydeman is looking to clinch. Von Lydeman throws a series of punches but Wakinov moves out of range. Von Lydeman misses with a wild body shot. Von Lydeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wakinov tries to clinch but Von Lydeman moves away and Von Lydeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Von Lydeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wakinov manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Wakinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wakinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Lydeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No luck for Wakinov with that takedown attempt. Von Lydeman tries to clinch up and Wakinov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Von Lydeman!
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Lydeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wakinov looking to control and managing it successfully. Von Lydeman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Lydeman wants to control but Wakinov is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wakinov wants to take his opponent's back but Von Lydeman doesn't allow it. Von Lydeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wakinov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Wakinov is having none of it. A jab from Von Lydeman misses. Von Lydeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Wakinov counters with a shoot takedown. Von Lydeman fights it but they end up in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Lydeman is on top in guard.
Von Lydeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Wakinov is retaining full guard. Wakinov pushes Von Lydeman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Von Lydeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wakinov keeps the fight on the outside. Wakinov staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Lydeman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Von Lydeman tries to bum rush Wakinov with a series of wild strikes but Wakinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Von Lydeman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wakinov. Wakinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Decent striking displayed by Von Lydeman there. Von Lydeman wants to clinch. Von Lydeman tests Wakinov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Von Lydeman closes the distance but Wakinov moves to the side so Wakinov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Von Lydeman wants to sweep here but Wakinov controlling him for the moment. Von Lydeman keeping full guard, as Wakinov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wakinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Von Lydeman keeping full guard, as Wakinov tries to pass. Von Lydeman trying to control the position.
Von Lydeman is really struggling to control Wakinov but he's trying to hold on to the position. Wakinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Von Lydeman wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Von Lydeman throws a right and a left that Wakinov avoids nicely. Von Lydeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Von Lydeman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Wakinov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wakinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Lydeman fails in his attempt to clinch. Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Wakinov is avoiding it.
Wakinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Lydeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Von Lydeman has Wakinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Wakinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Lydeman just stands there and leans against the cage. Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Wakinov takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Constantine Wakinov has been cut. Wakinov goes for a takedown attempt but Von Lydeman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wakinov forces Von Lydeman back against the cage and clinches. Wakinov takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman lands a nice knee to the body. Von Lydeman gets underhooks to prevent Wakinov's takedown attempt.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Wakinov. Von Lydeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wakinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wakinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Lydeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Wakinov is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wakinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wakinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Lydeman prevents it.
Wakinov goes for a takedown attempt but Von Lydeman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wakinov is breathing heavily. Von Lydeman misses with a hook. Von Lydeman throws a right and a left that both miss. Von Lydeman closes the distance and clinches. Wakinov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman is pressed up against the cage. Wakinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Lydeman down to the mat. Von Lydeman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wakinov closes the distance looking to clinch and Von Lydeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wakinov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wakinov wants to clinch but Von Lydeman slips to the side and Von Lydeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Von Lydeman misses with an uppercut. Wakinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jack Von Lydeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Wakinov is having none of it. Von Lydeman tries to clinch up. Jack Von Lydeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wakinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wakinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Von Lydeman thows a left - swing and a miss! Von Lydeman tries to clinch up but Wakinov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Lydeman throws a right and a left that both miss. Von Lydeman throws a big shot that misses. Wakinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lydeman throws out the jab. Von Lydeman moves into the clinch. Von Lydeman prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman lands a nice knee to the body. Wakinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Lydeman pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wakinov managing to block the knees to the body from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Wakinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head. Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wakinov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Von Lydeman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wakinov manages to pass to mount!
Von Lydeman tries to hold on but Wakinov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wakinov controlling his opponent. Von Lydeman can't escape the position.
Von Lydeman prevents Wakinov from taking his back. Von Lydeman is working to get back to half guard.
Von Lydeman tries to lock up and control but Wakinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Von Lydeman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Lydeman tries to hold on but Wakinov pushes him away. Von Lydeman regains half guard. Von Lydeman is looking to control Wakinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Lydeman avoid being mounted? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Von Lydeman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Constantine Wakinov's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Wakinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wakinov keeps the fight on the outside. Von Lydeman clinches with his opponent.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks with his arms.
Wakinov looking for a takedown. Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wakinov's face.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Lydeman stops a takedown attempt from Wakinov.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wakinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Wakinov is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wakinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Von Lydeman is pressed up against the cage. Wakinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Lydeman down to the mat. Von Lydeman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Wakinov. Wakinov takes one on the button. Von Lydeman gets a clinch. Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wakinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Lydeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wakinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Von Lydeman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head. Von Lydeman prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman is pressed up against the cage. Wakinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Lydeman down to the mat. Von Lydeman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Von Lydeman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Von Lydeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wakinov is just out of range. Wakinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Lydeman sprawls well. He's pushed Wakinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Von Lydeman moves in looking to clinch but Wakinov pushes him off. Von Lydeman tries to clinch there but Wakinov circles away.
Von Lydeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wakinov. Von Lydeman connects with a jab. Von Lydeman throws a shot from downtown. Wakinov moves away and avoids it. Wakinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Lydeman is looking to reverse the position. Von Lydeman is trying to control Wakinov's posture but Wakinov avoids it. Wakinov controls the position from side control. Wakinov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Wakinov decides to take the fight back to the feet. Von Lydeman wants to clinch. Von Lydeman misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Lydeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Wakinov circles away.
Von Lydeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wakinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Von Lydeman with a jab. Wakinov ducks under a wild hook from Von Lydeman. Von Lydeman gets a clinch. Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks with his arms.
Wakinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wakinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks with his arms.
Wakinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Lydeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Lydeman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wakinov's brow. Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Wakinov blocks it.
Wakinov has Von Lydeman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Lydeman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wakinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Lydeman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wakinov rushes Von Lydeman and presses him up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Von Lydeman throws an elbow but misses. Von Lydeman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wakinov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Von Lydeman to the mat. Von Lydeman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Von Lydeman looking to control but Wakinov passes into half guard.
Von Lydeman wants to get back to his feet. Wakinov not doing much here.
Von Lydeman is looking to control Wakinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Lydeman avoid being mounted?
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 Jack Von Lydeman. I think Von Lydeman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Von Lydeman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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