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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Brownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guran Tkeshelashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Brownstone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Brownstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guran Tkeshelashvili!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownstone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tkeshelashvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brownstone pinned against the cage. Brownstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brownstone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brownstone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tkeshelashvili wants to control the action here but instead Brownstone manages to pass to full mount!
Tkeshelashvili can't escape the position.
Brownstone looking to finish with strikes here!
Brownstone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brownstone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tkeshelashvili is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Tkeshelashvili is looking to improve his position but Brownstone isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tkeshelashvili is trying to stand back up but Brownstone is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownstone wants to control but Tkeshelashvili is keeping him busy.
Brownstone slips a nice elbow through Tkeshelashvili's hands, connecting with Tkeshelashvili's forehead.
Brownstone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tkeshelashvili's head.
Brownstone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tkeshelashvili manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brownstone shoots for a takedown but Tkeshelashvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tkeshelashvili shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brownstone eats them both and turns towards Tkeshelashvili to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dan Brownstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tkeshelashvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brownstone.
Tkeshelashvili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brownstone tries to avoid it but Tkeshelashvili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brownstone to the ground. Brownstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tkeshelashvili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brownstone sprawls well initially but Tkeshelashvili persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brownstone's coaches at Warrior BJJ and Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tkeshelashvili looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brownstone tries to get to full guard but Tkeshelashvili has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brownstone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brownstone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tkeshelashvili.
Tkeshelashvili misses with a head shot. Brownstone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brownstone is trying to hold Tkeshelashvili in close to prevent damage but Tkeshelashvili has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone pushes Tkeshelashvili off looking to stand but Tkeshelashvili dives back in and keeps control.
Brownstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brownstone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brownstone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brownstone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brownstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brownstone tries to get out of the position.
Brownstone is pulling down on Tkeshelashvili's head to control his posture.
Brownstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tkeshelashvili is one step ahead there.
Brownstone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili throwing strikes from guard but Brownstone blocks nicely.
Tkeshelashvili throws a big elbow that misses.
Tkeshelashvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Brownstone is retaining full guard.
Tkeshelashvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brownstone 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!
Tkeshelashvili cracks Brownstone with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Brownstone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tkeshelashvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brownstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Brownstone feints and then cracks Tkeshelashvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tkeshelashvili down.
Brownstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Tkeshelashvili.
Horrible takedown by Tkeshelashvili or perhaps it was just good defense by Brownstone which made him look bad.
Tkeshelashvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brownstone defends well and Tkeshelashvili ends up having to push Brownstone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dan Brownstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guran Tkeshelashvili.
Tkeshelashvili turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tkeshelashvili working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownstone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brownstone seems a little lost for a moment, as Tkeshelashvili dominates the positioning.
Brownstone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Tkeshelashvili's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tkeshelashvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brownstone keeps working.
Tkeshelashvili is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guran Tkeshelashvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tkeshelashvili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brownstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brownstone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tkeshelashvili asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tkeshelashvili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brownstone wants to control but Tkeshelashvili postures up.
Tkeshelashvili working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tkeshelashvili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brownstone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tkeshelashvili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brownstone is trying to escape the position but Tkeshelashvili is controlling the position.
Tkeshelashvili throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brownstone wants to control but Tkeshelashvili postures up.
Brownstone taking a bit of punishment here - Tkeshelashvili scoring with strikes.
Tkeshelashvili wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brownstone, who protects the arm well.
Tkeshelashvili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tkeshelashvili landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tkeshelashvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brownstone keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brownstone trying to control but Tkeshelashvili flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tkeshelashvili controlling the position well here. Brownstone rolled but Tkeshelashvili kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guran Tkeshelashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tkeshelashvili clinches up with Brownstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Tkeshelashvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brownstone manages to break the clinch.
Brownstone lands with a cross.
Brownstone moves in looking to clinch but Tkeshelashvili pushes him off.
Tkeshelashvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brownstone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tkeshelashvili.
Brownstone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brownstone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brownstone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brownstone working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili tries to bench press Brownstone off him but Brownstone keeps the position.
Brownstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brownstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brownstone scoring with punches and elbows.
Tkeshelashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brownstone stands up and beckons Tkeshelashvili to his feet.
Brownstone shoots in but Tkeshelashvili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tkeshelashvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan Brownstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guran Tkeshelashvili.
Brownstone misses with a takedown
and Tkeshelashvili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tkeshelashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tkeshelashvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili throws a big elbow that misses.
Tkeshelashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Brownstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tkeshelashvili wants to pass the guard but Brownstone is keeping the position.
Tkeshelashvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tkeshelashvili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brownstone keeping moving, preventing Tkeshelashvili from controlling successfully.
Tkeshelashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brownstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkeshelashvili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tkeshelashvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brownstone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tkeshelashvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brownstone.
Tkeshelashvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Tkeshelashvili moves into range and clinches up with Brownstone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownstone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tkeshelashvili is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brownstone to the mat. Brownstone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tkeshelashvili wants to pass the guard but Brownstone is keeping the position.
Tkeshelashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Brownstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tkeshelashvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tkeshelashvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brownstone keeping moving, preventing Tkeshelashvili from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guran Tkeshelashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tkeshelashvili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guran Tkeshelashvili!
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energy
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RATING
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