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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batraz Farniev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farniev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farniev lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farniev wants to control from the top but Morgoslepov keeps moving.
Farniev throws a big elbow that misses.
Farniev throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgoslepov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Farniev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morgoslepov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morgoslepov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgoslepov manages to break the clinch.
Farniev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Batraz Farniev has been cut.
Morgoslepov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farniev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgoslepov defends well and Farniev ends up having to push Morgoslepov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Farniev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgoslepov as he jumps to the side.
Farniev misses with a takedown
enabling Morgoslepov to counter with a crisp jab.
Evgeny Morgoslepov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batraz Farniev.
A slow jab from Morgoslepov misses its intended target.
Morgoslepov throws a head kick but Farniev moves out of range.
Farniev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evgeny Morgoslepov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farniev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgoslepov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farniev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgoslepov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farniev needs to keep his hands up - Morgoslepov had a free shot at his head there.
Farniev shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgoslepov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farniev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Farniev shoots and misses
and Morgoslepov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgoslepov throws a right hand that misses
and Farniev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farniev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgoslepov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
Farniev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgoslepov's head.
Morgoslepov has hold of Farniev's hands but Farniev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farniev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farniev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgoslepov is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Farniev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgoslepov pushes Farniev off looking to stand but Farniev dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farniev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgoslepov tries to avoid it but Farniev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgoslepov to the ground. Morgoslepov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farniev dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgoslepov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Morgoslepov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farniev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgoslepov as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Morgoslepov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Farniev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farniev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgoslepov can pounce on him.
Farniev gets a takedown into half guard.
Farniev trying to control from half guard but Morgoslepov is working away.
Farniev with the ground and pound but Morgoslepov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farniev postures up in Morgoslepov's guard and throws a big left but Morgoslepov blocks it.
Farniev throws a strike but Morgoslepov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morgoslepov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farniev's guard.
Farniev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Morgoslepov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batraz Farniev's cut.
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.
Morgoslepov misses with a wild combination.
And Farniev tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgoslepov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Morgoslepov misses.
Farniev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgoslepov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Farniev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farniev throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Morgoslepov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Farniev throws a big elbow that misses.
Farniev distracts Morgoslepov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farniev works over Morgoslepov with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farniev prevents Morgoslepov from getting back to his feet.
Farniev wants to control from the top but Morgoslepov keeps moving.
Farniev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgoslepov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev throws a big right hand that misses.
Farniev wants to control from the top but Morgoslepov keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgoslepov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgoslepov takes a swing at Farniev's ribcage but misses.
Farniev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farniev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgoslepov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Farniev wants to control but Morgoslepov is keeping him busy.
Farniev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morgoslepov some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Farniev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Batraz Farniev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farniev is putting a hurting on Morgoslepov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Farniev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Morgoslepov pushes Farniev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farniev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Farniev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farniev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Farniev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morgoslepov some visible discomfort.
Farniev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farniev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Farniev prevents Morgoslepov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev working the head with strikes.
Farniev working the body and head with strikes.
Farniev cracks Morgoslepov with a big elbow.
Morgoslepov is rocked!
Farniev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Morgoslepov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
An elbow from Farniev crashes against the mat.
Farniev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Morgoslepov seems to have got his legs back now.
Farniev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morgoslepov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Farniev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morgoslepov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Farniev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batraz Farniev!
Batraz Farniev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Evgeny Morgoslepov had this to say: 'Sorry, Russia'.
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energy
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hype
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