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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ankudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantins Gluhovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankudinov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I must break you.. Konstantins Gluhovs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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205 cm
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233 lbs
0 - 11 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Ankudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantins Gluhovs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankudinov clinches up with Gluhovs and pushes him back against the cage.
Gluhovs tries to break the clinch but Ankudinov is controlling the position.
Ankudinov trying to land knees to the body.
Gluhovs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhovs dodges an elbow strike from Ankudinov.
Gluhovs is looking to break free of the clinch but Ankudinov has double underhooks.
Ankudinov keeps control of Gluhovs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ankudinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ankudinov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gluhovs's guard.
Ankudinov being controlled here momentarily.
Ankudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankudinov 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.
Ankudinov with a nice head shot there.
Ankudinov postures up.
Ankudinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ankudinov lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gluhovs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ankudinov tries to pull guard but Gluhovs won't allow it.
Gluhovs wants to break free but Ankudinov has control.
Ankudinov tries to stall but Gluhovs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gluhovs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ankudinov.
Gluhovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gluhovs is trying to push Ankudinov away but Ankudinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ankudinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ankudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Gluhovs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ankudinov tries to score with a low kick but Gluhovs moves his leg out of the way.
Ankudinov gets a clinch.
Gluhovs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gluhovs can't break the clinch.
Ankudinov is trying to pull guard but Gluhovs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ankudinov is trying to drag Gluhovs to the mat but Gluhovs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ankudinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gluhovs prevents the takedown attempt.
Gluhovs prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankudinov fails to pull guard.
Ankudinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ankudinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gluhovs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ankudinov looks to land a combination but Gluhovs avoids it well.
Ankudinov drives through and clinches with Gluhovs against the cage.
Ankudinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gluhovs smiles and moves away.
Ankudinov misses with a right hand
and Gluhovs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ankudinov throws a front kick aimed at Gluhovs's knee but Gluhovs avoids it well.
Ankudinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gluhovs did well to prevent Ankudinov getting side control.
Ankudinov winds up and cracks Gluhovs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gluhovs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gluhovs trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ankudinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ankudinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ankudinov is trying to control. Gluhovs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gluhovs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ankudinov is working away from the top position though.
Gluhovs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ankudinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ankudinov content to control rather than advance.
Ankudinov working over Gluhovs with some ground and pound. Gluhovs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankudinov wants to take a breather but Gluhovs is having none of it.
Ankudinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Ankudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ankudinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ankudinov moves into the clinch.
Gluhovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gluhovs moves out of range of the strikes.
Ankudinov throws a nice looking combination but Gluhovs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ankudinov clinches.
Gluhovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ankudinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ankudinov closes the distance and clinches up with Gluhovs, looking for a takedown. Ankudinov pushes Gluhovs against the cage but Gluhovs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eric Ankudinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankudinov gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gluhovs prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ankudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankudinov looking for a takedown.
Ankudinov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ankudinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ankudinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov misses with a combination
and Gluhovs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gluhovs.
Gluhovs is trying to break the clinch but Ankudinov is controlling him.
Ankudinov prevents Gluhovs from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ankudinov fails to land.
Gluhovs is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankudinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gluhovs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gluhovs tries to break the clinch but Ankudinov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ankudinov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ankudinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gluhovs pinned against the cage. Gluhovs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ankudinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ankudinov.
Ankudinov dives in and scores a takedown into Gluhovs's guard.
Gluhovs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gluhovs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ankudinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ankudinov trying to control but Gluhovs is working from the bottom.
Gluhovs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ankudinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhovs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ankudinov is now in half guard.
Ankudinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gluhovs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gluhovs is trying to get back to full guard.
Gluhovs is still trying to improve position.
Gluhovs is trying to control but can't.
Ankudinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Ankudinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eric Ankudinov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ankudinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ankudinov jumps guard but Gluhovs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ankudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankudinov keeps control of Gluhovs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ankudinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gluhovs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs stops a takedown attempt from Ankudinov.
Gluhovs is trying to push Ankudinov away but Ankudinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ankudinov jumps guard but Gluhovs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gluhovs wants to get back to striking at distance but Ankudinov won't allow it.
Gluhovs tries to break free but Ankudinov pushes him back against the cage.
Ankudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Gluhovs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gluhovs checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov misses with a shot to the body
and Gluhovs counters by moving into the clinch.
Gluhovs is trying to force a seperation but Ankudinov has the dominant position.
Gluhovs breaks the clinch.
Ankudinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gluhovs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ankudinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gluhovs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankudinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ankudinov breaks from the clinch.
Konstantins Gluhovs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Ankudinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gluhovs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankudinov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ankudinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ankudinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ankudinov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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