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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Lobas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Lobas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but Lobas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lobas works Garkov's body with a nice hook.
Garkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lobas defends it nicely.
Lobas misses the jab.
Garkov avoids the body shot from Lobas.
Garkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lobas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andy Lobas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
No joy there for Lobas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lobas catches Garkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Sergei Garkov has been cut.
Garkov scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lobas scores with a hook to the body. Garkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobas closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobas misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garkov avoids the damage to the body.
Lobas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobas trying to land knees to the body.
Garkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lobas after a bit of a struggle.
Garkov tries to pull guard but Lobas holds him up against the cage and eventually Garkov drops back down to his feet.
Garkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lobas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lobas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lobas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lobas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garkov avoiding damage as Lobas throws knees to the body.
Garkov is trying to pull guard but Lobas has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobas effectively controlling the action here.
Garkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lobas after a bit of a struggle.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garkov avoids it.
I was talking to Lobas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lobas.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garkov avoids the damage to the body.
Lobas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garkov.
Garkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lobas won't allow it.
Lobas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garkov.
Garkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lobas blocks it with crossed arms.
Garkov blocks an uppercut.
Garkov can't get the takedown.
Garkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lobas.
Garkov avoiding damage as Lobas throws knees to the body.
Garkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lobas.
Garkov is pressed up against the cage. Lobas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garkov down to the mat. Garkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lobas has a takedown stuffed.
Lobas misses with an uppercut.
Garkov jabs Lobas right on the nose. Lobas blinks but takes it well.
Garkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lobas scores with a sloppy right hand. Garkov should have avoided that one.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but Lobas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lobas.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobas but Lobas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but Lobas shows good takedown defense.
Garkov shoots for a takedown but Lobas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garkov is trying to defend but Lobas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lobas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garkov shoots in for a double leg but Lobas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the body from Lobas misses
and Garkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Garkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lobas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garkov can do to turn this around?
Lobas jabs Garkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Lobas as he connects with a hook.
Lobas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobas is looking to wear down Garkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garkov shoots in and drives through. Lobas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobas lands a nice hook to Garkov's body. Garkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lobas tests Garkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobas.
Garkov checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobas misses with a body shot.
Garkov misses the shot to the body.
Lobas misses with a straight left.
Lobas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lobas somewhat.
Lobas throws an overhand right that lands on Garkov's shoulder, as Garkov tries to avoid the shot.
Garkov closes the distance and pushes Lobas back into the cage.
Garkov letting Lobas take a breather here.
Lobas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garkov wants to break free but Lobas has control.
Lobas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garkov.
Lobas is trying to drag Garkov to the mat but Garkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Lobas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov can't get the takedown.
Lobas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garkov avoids the damage to the body.
Lobas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garkov avoids the damage to the body.
Lobas missing with knees to the body.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garkov slips under a jab.
Lobas misses with a takedown attempt - Garkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garkov cracks Lobas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobas but Lobas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov moves out of range as Lobas strikes.
Garkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lobas is fending him off so far but Garkov persists. Nope, Lobas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lobas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lobas forces Garkov back against the cage and clinches.
Garkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lobas.
Lobas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lobas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lobas tries to clinch up.
Lobas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobas.
Garkov shoots for a takedown but Lobas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobas misses with a low kick.
Garkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobas tries to clinch up but Garkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Garkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lobas on his heels. He'll look to pass Lobas's guard now, I'm sure.
Lobas working a defensive guard here.
Lobas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garkov is one step ahead there.
Garkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garkov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Lobas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lobas misses with a takedown attempt - Garkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garkov misses with a body shot.
Lobas misses with a looping right.
Lobas swings for the body but Garkov moves out of range.
Lobas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garkov slips under a jab.
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lobas defends it nicely.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov leaves Lobas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lobas goes for a double leg but Garkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garkov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Lobas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garkov.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garkov avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobas trying to land knees to the body.
Lobas just leaning against Garkov, taking a breather.
Garkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garkov has had enough of the clinch but Lobas keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garkov has Lobas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lobas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garkov avoiding damage as Lobas throws knees to the body.
Lobas tries a knee to the head but Garkov blocks it.
Lobas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garkov is defending well for now.
Andy Lobas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garkov avoids it.
Garkov jumps guard but Lobas stands there with Garkov around his waist. Garkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garkov has Lobas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lobas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov jumps guard but Lobas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lobas throws a punch but it's blocked by Garkov.
Lobas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Lobas.
Garkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lobas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garkov avoids it.
Lobas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lobas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garkov is defending well for now.
Lobas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garkov.
Garkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lobas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobas prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lobas wants a takedown but no success here.
Garkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lobas pulls guard effortlessly.
Garkov postures up.
Garkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lobas 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.
Lobas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garkov on the ground.
Garkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garkov passes into half guard.
Lobas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lobas tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobas keeps working.
Garkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lobas.
Garkov winds up and cracks Lobas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andy Lobas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garkov is looking to take a break and control but Lobas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobas tries to get to full guard but Garkov has control of the leg.
Sergei Garkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garkov seems to be working for a kimura but Lobas defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Lobas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lobas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Lobas!
Andy Lobas gave a mention to 155q/145q Recovery, 140 Bulk/Stam in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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