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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Berkantov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkantov has chosen Zaidi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazaro Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zin Berkantov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry stuffs the takedown.
Berkantov gets caught flat footed, as Landry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Landry scoring with some ground and pound.
Landry is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkantov has wrist control.
Landry content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry won't allow Berkantov to sweep him here.
Landry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berkantov wants to stand and escape but Landry is having none of it.
Landry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landry stays in close to Berkantov's body and controls the position.
Landry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landry cracks Berkantov with a solid left hand.
Berkantov being controlled here, momentarily.
Landry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berkantov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landry appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berkantov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Landry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berkantov tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry misses with a takedown
and Berkantov counters with a left and a right that stings Landry.
Landry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry misses with a wild combination.
Berkantov gets caught napping as Landry dives in and scores a takedown. Berkantov manages to retain guard.
Landry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkantov looking to control.
Berkantov looks winded!
Landry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berkantov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Landry sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Landry misses with a takedown attempt - Berkantov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berkantov tries for a takedown but Landry circles away easily
and Landry counters by moving into the clinch.
Lazaro Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Berkantov.
Landry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Landry wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkantov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkantov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Landry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Landry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Landry controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Landry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berkantov's guard.
Landry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berkantov can't keep his opponent in guard - Landry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Landry trying to pass the guard but Berkantov defending well.
Landry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berkantov for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is thwarting Berkantov's attempts to control the position.
Landry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Landry slows the pace down in half guard.
Landry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Landry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Berkantov's thigh. Berkantov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Landry throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Landry controlling from the top position.
Landry is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkantov has wrist control.
Landry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berkantov keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Berkantov is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berkantov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landry is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berkantov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Landry is in Berkantov's guard.
Berkantov wants to sweep but no luck.
Landry scoring with some ground and pound.
Landry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry landing with the ground and pound.
Landry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Landry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Landry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkantov can do to turn this around?
Landry lands a couple of digs.
Landry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Landry connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landry landing with the ground and pound.
Berkantov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Landry dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Landry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry clinches up with Berkantov and pushes him back against the cage.
Landry lands a takedown into guard.
Landry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berkantov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Landry defends it easily.
Landry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry is in close to Berkantov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Landry controlling from the top position.
Landry landing some decent shots from guard.
Berkantov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry chips away with some ground and pound.
Landry controlling from the top position.
Landry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Landry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Landry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Landry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Landry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berkantov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Landry works over Berkantov with some ground and pound from guard.
Berkantov has momentary wrist control but Landry slips an elbow through the middle.
Landry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Landry lands a couple of digs.
Landry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Landry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Landry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkantov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkantov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berkantov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berkantov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berkantov gets caught napping as Landry dives in and scores a takedown. Berkantov manages to retain guard.
Landry chips away with some ground and pound.
Landry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lazaro Landry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landry is working Berkantov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry stays in close to Berkantov's body and controls the position.
Landry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkantov's head.
Landry scoring with some ground and pound.
Landry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Landry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Landry distracts Berkantov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zin Berkantov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaro Landry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berkantov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazaro Landry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Landry 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazaro Landry!
Zin Berkantov spoke after the fight, saying 'Pfff... I shoudn't have underestimated my opponent...'.
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hype
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RATING
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