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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Claudio Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misha Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beck looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beck holds on and takes a little breather.
Molotov postures up in Beck's guard and throws a big left but Beck blocks it.
Molotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molotov is in close to Beck's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molotov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beck controls Molotov momentarily but Molotov frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Molotov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beck dives on top into guard.
Beck passes Molotov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molotov is refusing to be controlled, as Beck sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Molotov trying to strike off his back.
Beck drops back looking for a leg! Molotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molotov manages to kick Beck off! Beck jumps back into Molotov's guard.
Molotov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov is looking to stand up but Beck isn't so interested in that idea.
Beck drops back looking for a leg! Molotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molotov manages to kick Beck off! Beck jumps back into Molotov's guard.
Molotov working a defensive guard but Beck passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beck is working away from the top position though.
Beck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beck stops Molotov from getting back to his feet.
Beck slips a nice elbow through Molotov's hands, connecting with Molotov's forehead.
Molotov tries to roll over but Beck keeps him under control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Misha Molotov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Beck gets caught napping as Molotov dives in and scores a takedown. Beck manages to retain guard.
Molotov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beck pulls Molotov in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molotov looking to pass the guard.
Beck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Molotov 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molotov.
Molotov darts in looking for a takedown but Beck gets double underhooks and turns Molotov into the cage.
Beck is trying to break the clinch but Molotov is controlling him.
Beck working hard to break the clinch.
Beck is trying to push Molotov away but Molotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molotov has hold of one of Beck's legs. Beck is fighting the takedown attempt but Molotov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Beck has control of Molotov's left arm, preventing Molotov from doing any damage.
Beck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Beck from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov pulls Beck in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molotov clinches.
Beck looking to slow down the pace here.
Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molotov shoots in looking for a takedown but Beck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Molotov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Claudio Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Molotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beck controlling the position well.
Molotov is trying to control the action in half guard but Beck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Molotov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beck is looking to control Molotov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beck avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov is nestled in close to Beck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beck trying to control but Molotov postures up.
Molotov wants to control but Beck is keeping him busy.
Beck keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Molotov wants to stand up but Beck manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck trying to keep a closed guard but Molotov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Molotov from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Molotov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beck defends it nicely.
Molotov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beck's waist but Beck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Molotov off to one side.
Molotov is breathing heavily.
Molotov shoots in looking for a takedown but Beck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Molotov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Molotov misses with a takedown attempt
and Beck counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Molotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molotov.
Beck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molotov avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Beck with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Molotov with that takedown attempt.
Beck moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molotov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Beck tries to clinch but Molotov moves out of range.
Molotov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Molotov showed some decent athleticism there.
Molotov trying to control the action but Beck is working from the bottom.
Beck keeping hold of Molotov's head, controlling as best he can.
Beck manages to get to full guard.
Beck controlling Molotov's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Misha Molotov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Beck stuffs the takedown attempt from Molotov. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beck sprawls well. Beck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Molotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Claudio Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Molotov.
Molotov fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov dives in for a single leg takedown but Beck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beck is trying to force a seperation but Molotov has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beck is trying to push Molotov away but Molotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molotov is looking to control Beck's arms but Beck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molotov has his back to the cage.
Beck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molotov breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Molotov with that takedown attempt.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Molotov stalks Beck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beck's face. Beck staggers backwards, shaken.
Misha Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Molotov.
Beck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Molotov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Molotov is letting Beck control him for a moment.
Beck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beck stands up and beckons Molotov to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Molotov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beck pinned against the cage. Beck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Molotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Beck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molotov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Molotov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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