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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Vsevolod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kerry Larson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Vsevolod! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Larson shoots in for a takedown but Vsevolod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vsevolod clinches. Larson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vsevolod regains guard immediately. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vsevolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vsevolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vsevolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Vsevolod. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vsevolod keeps trying to improve his position. Vsevolod has his foot on Larson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vsevolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there. Larson is working Vsevolod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Larson won't allow Vsevolod to sweep him here. Vsevolod is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Larson throws a big right hand that misses. Larson preventing the sweep. Larson distracts Vsevolod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Vsevolod tries to land a sweep but no joy. Larson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vsevolod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vsevolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vsevolod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larson 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. Vsevolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vsevolod 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 three minutes gone in the round. Vsevolod looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larson passes into half guard.
Vsevolod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vsevolod. Larson preventing the sweep. Larson works over Vsevolod with some ground and pound from guard. Vsevolod lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Vsevolod advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Larson prevents Vsevolod from moving into mount. Check out the look on Vsevolod's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vsevolod tries to move into full mount but can't pass Larson's legs. Vsevolod is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well. Vsevolod moves into full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vsevolod lands a nice shot to the head. Vsevolod dominating with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Vsevolod dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vsevolod throws a leg kick that is checked and Larson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Vsevolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larson. Vsevolod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Larson won't allow Vsevolod to sweep him here. Larson throwing strikes from guard but Vsevolod blocks nicely. Vsevolod tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larson works over Vsevolod with some ground and pound from guard. Vsevolod tries to land a sweep but no joy. Larson chips away with some ground and pound. Larson really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vsevolod isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Larson stacks Vsevolod on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Larson! Larson scores with a couple of short elbows. Vsevolod manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larson's best efforts. Vsevolod tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg. Larson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vsevolod moves into full guard.
Vsevolod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vsevolod throws his legs up looking for a submission but Larson uses it to pass to side control.
Vsevolod is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Larson throws a strike aimed at the side of Vsevolod's head but Vsevolod avoids it well. Vsevolod is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Boris Vsevolod has got the better of the ground game so far. Vsevolod is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Larson drops an elbow to the side of Vsevolod's head. Vsevolod manages to get to full guard.
Vsevolod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Vsevolod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Larson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vsevolod is working away from the top position though. Vsevolod wants to pass the guard but Larson is defending well. Vsevolod working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Larson's thigh. Larson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vsevolod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vsevolod slips nicely into half guard. Vsevolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Vsevolod working over Larson with some ground and pound. Larson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Vsevolod tries to pass to full mount but Larson defends it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vsevolod is looking for a kimura but Larson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vsevolod to get the leverage. Vsevolod is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Larson as he works his way to full guard.
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 Kerry Larson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vsevolod closes the distance and pushes Larson back into the cage. Vsevolod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larson has clasped his hands together around Vsevolod's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Vsevolod gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Larson prevents Vsevolod from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vsevolod is pressing down on Larson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Larson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vsevolod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vsevolod wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment. Vsevolod can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larson controls the pace. Vsevolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there. Vsevolod looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larson passes into half guard.
Vsevolod is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Larson jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vsevolod is looking for a sweep. Vsevolod gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Vsevolod is trying to get back to full guard. Vsevolod is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Larson is tapping! Great win for Vsevolod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Vsevolod!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
40% |
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