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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Crackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Krakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Crackman!
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, Dimitri Krakov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crackman is trying desperately to improve position.
Krakov wants to control the pace but Crackman is squirming around nicely.
Crackman tries to hold on but Krakov postures up.
Crackman is looking to get to half guard.
Crackman is working hard here to advance position.
Crackman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakov prevents Crackman from getting the reversal.
Krakov controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krakov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crackman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krakov.
Krakov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Krakov gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakov is looking to take a break and control but Crackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crackman is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crackman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crackman is trying to control Krakov's posture but Krakov avoids it.
Crackman tries to buck Krakov off but Krakov is having none of it.
Krakov tries for a kimura but Crackman is defending well.
Krakov looks gassed!
Crackman can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crackman tries to improve position but can't.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krakov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crackman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crackman fails with the takedown
and Krakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krakov 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.
Krakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crackman is trying to control the position but Krakov postures up.
Krakov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crackman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krakov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crackman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krakov tries to land a front kick but Crackman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krakov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krakov pushing down on Crackman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crackman is trying to get back to full guard.
Krakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Crackman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krakov is thwarting Crackman's attempts to control the position.
Krakov is looking to take a break and control but Crackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crackman tries to get to full guard but Krakov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot by Crackman.
Krakov looks for a takedown but Crackman sprawls well.
Krakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Crackman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crackman looking for a guillotine here but Krakov defends easily.
Crackman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crackman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crackman keeping full guard, as Krakov tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Krakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krakov closes the distance and clinches.
Krakov pulls guard.
Krakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crackman's guard.
Krakov postures up.
Crackman is really struggling to control Krakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crackman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crackman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krakov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crackman to his feet.
Crackman has his takedown stuffed
and Krakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krakov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Krakov pushing down on Crackman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crackman is trying to control but can't.
Crackman wants to get back to full guard.
Crackman trying to control from the bottom.
Dimitri Krakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crackman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crackman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Crackman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crackman lands a right hook to the body.
Crackman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to de liver by Crackman. Beautiful body shot.
Crackman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crackman cracks a nice hook into Krakov's ribs.
Krakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crackman tries to clinch but Krakov moves away
and Krakov counters by moving into the clinch.
Crackman tries to stall but Krakov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crackman wants to break free but Krakov has control.
Crackman has had enough of the clinch but Krakov keeps him there for the moment.
Krakov tries to pull guard but Crackman won't allow it.
Crackman wants to get back to striking at distance but Krakov won't allow it.
Crackman stalling in the clinch but Krakov improves position.
Krakov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crackman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackman tries to roll but Krakov sticks to his back.
Crackman 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 Krakov gets his way!
Krakov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Krakov looking for the choke from the back.
Crackman tries to roll but Krakov sticks to his back.
Krakov is persistently looking for the submission but Crackman is defending it well.
Crackman wants to control his opponent's hands but Krakov gets his hands free.
Krakov looking for the choke from the back.
Crackman breaks Krakov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Crackman trying to control but Krakov is working from the bottom.
Crackman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krakov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crackman has Krakov in his guard.
Crackman trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krakov trying to control but Crackman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Crackman, not yet.
Crackman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krakov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Crackman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krakov's back instead.
Crackman is looking to control Krakov but Krakov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crackman looking for the RNC.
Krakov trying to control the hands but Crackman won't let him.
Krakov staying busy and making it hard for Crackman to control.
Krakov tries to roll but Crackman sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakov turns into Crackman and is now in his guard.
Crackman looking for a guillotine here but Krakov defends easily.
Krakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakov drops back looking for a leg! Crackman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crackman manages to kick Krakov off! Krakov jumps back into Crackman's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krakov walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Crackman scores with a four punch combination!
Krakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crackman is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crackman tries to lock up and control but Krakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Krakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Krakov 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.
Crackman is looking for a triangle but Krakov pushes his legs off easily.
Krakov lands a couple of elbows.
Krakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krakov won't allow Crackman to sweep him here.
Krakov stays in close to Crackman's body and controls the position.
Krakov drops back looking for a leg! Crackman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crackman manages to kick Krakov off! Krakov jumps back into Crackman's guard.
Krakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krakov shoots in but no luck this time.
Krakov clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakov pulls Crackman into guard.
Krakov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Crackman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Krakov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Crackman's back instead.
Crackman is in bad spot here.
Krakov trying to control.
Krakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crackman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Crackman turns into Krakov and is now in his guard.
Crackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakov looking for a guillotine here but Crackman defends easily.
Crackman wants to control from the top but Krakov keeps moving.
Krakov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crackman manages to get himself to full guard.
Crackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krakov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crackman is keeping the position for now.
Krakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crackman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakov is one step ahead there.
Krakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krakov stopping the sweep attempt from Crackman.
Crackman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krakov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Crackman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krakov's back instead.
Crackman is persistently looking for the submission but Krakov is defending it well.
Krakov tries to escape but Crackman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crackman wants to control but Krakov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krakov is defending well though. Crackman let's go of the attempt for now.
Krakov breaks Crackman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Crackman wants to sweep but no luck.
Crackman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krakov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Crackman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krakov's back instead.
Krakov breaks Crackman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Crackman has his feet on Krakov's thighs here. He's pushed Krakov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Krakov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Crackman!
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