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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Grozdev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnashu Kaneson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaneson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Berzerk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Grozdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnashu Kaneson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Grozdev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grozdev slips under a jab from Kaneson.
Grozdev 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.
Kaneson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaneson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grozdev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grozdev postures up in Kaneson's guard and throws a big left but Kaneson blocks it.
Kaneson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grozdev trying to control but Kaneson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grozdev throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grozdev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaneson throws out a loose jab but Grozdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneson throws out a loose jab but Grozdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grozdev throws a right hand that Kaneson ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaneson also avoids with ease.
Grozdev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaneson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grozdev wants to control for a moment but Kaneson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grozdev lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grozdev in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grozdev lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev trying to control the action but Kaneson is working from the bottom.
Kaneson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grozdev wants to pass to mount but Kaneson is defending the position.
Grozdev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grozdev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev thows a huge punch but Kaneson dodges it nicely.
Grozdev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kaneson to regain full guard.
Kaneson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grozdev.
Kaneson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaneson tries to sprawl but Grozdev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grozdev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev seems to be looking for submissions.
Grozdev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaneson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaneson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grozdev is working away from the top position though.
Grozdev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grozdev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Grozdev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaneson leaves Grozdev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grozdev slips a straight right by Kaneson.
Grozdev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaneson but Kaneson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaneson connects with a crisp jab.
Grozdev moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedor Grozdev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grozdev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaneson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grozdev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Grozdev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaneson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grozdev.
Grozdev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grozdev swings around for an armbar but Kaneson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grozdev's guard.
Kaneson drops back looking for a leg! Grozdev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grozdev manages to kick Kaneson off! Kaneson jumps back into Grozdev's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grozdev trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneson drops back looking for a leg! Grozdev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grozdev manages to kick Kaneson off! Kaneson jumps back into Grozdev's guard.
Kaneson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaneson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaneson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grozdev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaneson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grozdev dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaneson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grozdev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaneson wants to stand but Grozdev is controlling the position.
Grozdev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaneson keeping moving, preventing Grozdev from controlling successfully.
Grozdev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaneson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaneson has wrist control.
Grozdev won't allow Kaneson to get back to his feet.
Grozdev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaneson has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grozdev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaneson.
Kaneson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grozdev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Kaneson catches Grozdev right on the button with a cross.
Kaneson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grozdev.
A lazy left from Kaneson finds it's target.
Kaneson misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneson misses with an uppercut
enabling Grozdev to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnashu Kaneson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grozdev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaneson is trying to defend but Grozdev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grozdev wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaneson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grozdev is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grozdev trying to mount his opponent but Kaneson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnashu Kaneson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grozdev slips under a jab.
Kaneson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grozdev feinted with a counter takedown.
Grozdev tries to clinch up.
Kaneson misses the jab.
Kaneson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kaneson throws a hook but Grozdev blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Kaneson.
Kaneson misses with a straight left.
Kaneson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grozdev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaneson swivels and escapes.
Kaneson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaneson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grozdev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grozdev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaneson sprawls well initially but Grozdev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grozdev lands a nice short elbow.
Grozdev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grozdev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozdev throwing shots but Kaneson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grozdev stalling.
Kaneson is staying active underneath Grozdev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grozdev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grozdev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grozdev closes the distance and clinches up with Kaneson, looking for a takedown. Grozdev pushes Kaneson against the cage but Kaneson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Grozdev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Grozdev with that takedown attempt.
Kaneson with the counter takedown but Grozdev avoids it easily.
Kaneson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaneson lands the left hand.
A big left from Kaneson misses.
No luck for Grozdev with that takedown attempt.
Grozdev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaneson.
Grozdev ducks under a wild hook from Kaneson.
Grozdev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaneson lands an overhand right.
Kaneson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaneson looks to land a right hand but Grozdev moved out of range.
Grozdev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Kaneson coming out on top.
Kaneson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grozdev blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaneson sprawls well. He's pushed Grozdev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grozdev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaneson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grozdev on the side of the head.
Grozdev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaneson throws out the jab.
Kaneson looks to land a left hand but Grozdev moved out of range nicely.
Grozdev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grozdev working away.
Grozdev taking a break here but Kaneson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Grozdev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozdev looks to land a strike but Kaneson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kaneson keeping moving, preventing Grozdev from controlling successfully.
Grozdev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grozdev throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaneson throws a lazy right hand but Grozdev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grozdev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grozdev laying and praying for a moment but Kaneson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grozdev is thwarting Kaneson's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnashu Kaneson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaneson 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnashu Kaneson!
Johnashu Kaneson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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RATING
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