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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slate SlabRock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Karanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SlabRock comes into the arena with Embody the Invisible - In Flames blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Slate SlabRock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slate SlabRock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Karanova!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SlabRock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karanova instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karanova tries to break free but SlabRock pushes him back against the cage.
SlabRock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karanova after a bit of a struggle.
SlabRock tries to break the clinch but Karanova is controlling the position.
SlabRock stops a takedown attempt from Karanova.
Karanova avoids the elbow strike from SlabRock, against the cage.
SlabRock managing to block the knees to the body from Karanova.
SlabRock tries to pull guard but Karanova holds him up against the cage and eventually SlabRock drops back down to his feet.
Karanova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SlabRock has had enough of the clinch but Karanova keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karanova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SlabRock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
SlabRock tries for a takedown but Karanova manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slate SlabRock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karanova is working for takedown but SlabRock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karanova wants to get back to striking at distance but SlabRock won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karanova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karanova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says SlabRock as he avoids it easily.
Karanova shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karanova was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karanova working away.
Karanova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karanova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on SlabRock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
SlabRock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karanova.
Karanova scoring with punches from side control.
Karanova is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt SlabRock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SlabRock wants to get back to his feet but Karanova is dominant here and he's now got SlabRock's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SlabRock showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SlabRock is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Karanova looking for the RNC.
SlabRock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Karanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
SlabRock is in bad spot here.
Karanova cracks SlabRock with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing SlabRock from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karanova lands a shot to the body.
SlabRock is trying to get back to his feet but Karanova has full control of the position and if anything, SlabRock has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Karanova struggling to land strikes to the head as SlabRock covers up.
Karanova looking to break SlabRock's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. SlabRock remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karanova will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
SlabRock tries to roll but Karanova sticks to his back.
Karanova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. SlabRock defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
SlabRock is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Karanova gets his way!
Karanova looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karanova keeps control of the position easily here as SlabRock tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Karanova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
SlabRock shoots in but Karanova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karanova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karanova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and SlabRock counters with a nice leg kick.
SlabRock throws a head kick that half lands.
SlabRock looks for a takedown but Karanova sprawls well.
SlabRock shoots in for a takedown but Karanova shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slate SlabRock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from SlabRock.
Karanova has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karanova has hold of one of SlabRock's legs. SlabRock is fighting the takedown attempt but Karanova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Karanova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
SlabRock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karanova has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karanova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
SlabRock prevents Karanova from improving position.
Karanova in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karanova is looking to take a break and control but SlabRock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SlabRock to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SlabRock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karanova presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
SlabRock wants to control but Karanova is having none of it.
SlabRock looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Karanova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Karanova looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karanova goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. SlabRock escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Karanova looking for submissions off his back.
SlabRock is keen to just control but Karanova is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SlabRock wants to pass to mount but Karanova is defending the position.
Karanova tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
SlabRock wants to stand up but Karanova is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karanova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karanova wants to control but SlabRock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karanova moves into full guard.
SlabRock wants to stand but Karanova is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Karanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karanova shoots in for a takedown but SlabRock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
SlabRock misses with a takedown attempt - Karanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karanova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SlabRock.
SlabRock throws a push kick but Karanova slaps the foot to one side.
Karanova closes the distance and clinches.
SlabRock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karanova walks away with a smile on his face. SlabRock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slate SlabRock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karanova moves into range and clinches up with SlabRock.
SlabRock keeps control of Karanova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SlabRock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karanova just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SlabRock trying to land knees to the body.
Karanova has SlabRock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Karanova pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending SlabRock tumbling to the mat - Karanova dives into SlabRock's guard.
SlabRock working a defensive guard but Karanova manages to pass into side control anyway.
Karanova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SlabRock has escaped the position, nice work there.
SlabRock is looking to regain half guard here but Karanova keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karanova sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but SlabRock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karanova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karanova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karanova misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
SlabRock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
SlabRock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karanova is working away from the top position though.
SlabRock is refusing to be controlled, as Karanova sits in half guard.
SlabRock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karanova is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SlabRock misses with some strikes from the bottom.
SlabRock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karanova pulls his head out easily.
Karanova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, SlabRock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karanova seems to be looking for submissions.
Karanova throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing SlabRock to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SlabRock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SlabRock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
SlabRock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karanova stacks SlabRock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Karanova!
Karanova landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karanova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by SlabRock, who protects the arm well.
Vladimir Karanova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karanova looks up at the clock and then as SlabRock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slate SlabRock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Karanova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karanova looks up at the clock and then as SlabRock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Karanova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karanova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Karanova!
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