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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hells Bells . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapikov sprawls well. Lapikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapikov misses with a hook. Ramus ducked under it nicely.
Lapikov swings widly with a right hand
and Lapikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapikov throws out the jab.
Lapikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lapikov tries to roll over but Ramus keeps him under control.
Ramus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lapikov sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapikov wants to control but Ramus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramus seems to be working for a kimura but Lapikov defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Lapikov is defending well.
Ramus prevents Lapikov from improving his position.
Ramus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapikov's head.
Ramus prevents Lapikov from improving his position.
Ramus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramus is looking for submissions but instead, Lapikov has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus looking to pass the guard.
Lapikov is controlling Ramus's posture.
Ramus chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus preventing the sweep.
Lapikov is working hard here to advance position.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Lapikov is keeping the position.
Ramus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lapikov dives on top into guard.
Lapikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramus has wrist control.
Ramus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramus looking for a guillotine here but Lapikov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov postures up and lands a big shot to Ramus's brow.
Lapikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Ramus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lapikov trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Ramus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lapikov has picked Ramus up and slammed him! Ramus can't keep hold of the triangle and Lapikov manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Ramus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lapikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramus has hold of Lapikov's hands but Lapikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lapikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lapikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Lapikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lapikov drops an elbow to the side of Ramus's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus is looking for a sweep. Lapikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapikov is keen to just control but Ramus is a slippery customer.
Ramus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapikov drops an elbow to the side of Ramus's head.
Lapikov wants to control but Ramus is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Lapikov there.
Ramus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lapikov.
Lapikov winds up and cracks Ramus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lapikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramus keeps working.
Lapikov working the head and body with strikes.
Lapikov working the head and body with strikes.
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. Lapikov connects with a nice short shot to Ramus's temple.
Ramus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lapikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anatoliy Lapikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramus is not content to let Lapikov control the position.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapikov pulls his head out easily.
Lapikov working Ramus over with strikes.
Lapikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lapikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapikov tries to stand and escape but Ramus is controlling the position.
Lapikov is keen to just control but Ramus is a slippery customer.
Ramus won't allow Lapikov to pass to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramus has hold of Lapikov's hands but Lapikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lapikov throwing shots but Ramus is blocking nicely.
Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus looking for submissions off his back.
Ramus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapikov prevents Ramus from improving his position.
Lapikov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lapikov.
Ramus taking some punishment here, with Lapikov in his half guard.
Ramus is pressing down on Lapikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lapikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapikov lands a couple of digs.
Lapikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lapikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Ramus keeps moving.
Lapikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lapikov cracks Ramus with a solid left hand.
Lapikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lapikov is posturing up here but Ramus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lapikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lapikov has to tap! Slick submission there by Ramus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Ramus!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Ramus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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