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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljashko gets a clinch.
Ljashko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan is defending well for now.
Ljashko blocks the elbow strike.
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
It looks like Oleg Ljashko has been cut.
Ljashko wants to get back to striking at distance but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Ljashko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ljashko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Ljashko blocks with his arms.
Ljashko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan working Ljashko over with knees to the body.
Ljashko misses with an elbow strike.
Ljashko throws a head punch that misses.
Ljashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ljashko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ljashko blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ljashko is breathing heavily.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ljashko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sullivan as Ljashko tries to tie him up.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Ljashko is blocking nicely.
Ljashko tries to circle away but Sullivan has him pinned against the ropes.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ljashko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ljashko's face.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan prevents Ljashko from breaking the clinch.
Ljashko managing to block the knees to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ljashko's face.
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ljashko, as that shot connected.
Ljashko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ljashko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan tries to keep at a distance but Ljashko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ljashko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ljashko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Ljashko blocks with his arms.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Ljashko is blocking nicely.
Sullivan lands a right hand.
Ljashko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Ljashko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sullivan lands a knee to the body.
Ljashko can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Ljashko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ljashko is trying to force a seperation but Sullivan has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ljashko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ljashko pushes Sullivan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ljashko lands a good knee to the midsection. Sullivan won't want to take too many of those.
Ljashko lands a nice shot to the body.
Ljashko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Ljashko.
Ljashko landing knees to the head.
Ljashko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ljashko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
Ljashko slowing the pace effectively.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ljashko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljashko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Ljashko slowing the pace effectively.
Ljashko manages to break the clinch.
Ljashko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ljashko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ljashko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Ljashko - that landed with a thud.
Ljashko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ljashko tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ljashko blocks an elbow strike from Sullivan.
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ljashko moves into the clinch.
Sullivan connects with a knee to the head.
Ljashko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oleg Ljashko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Ljashko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ljashko closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the ropes.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ljashko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ljashko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
Ljashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan gets tackled into the ropes by Ljashko. Ljashko maintains the clinch.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ljashko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ljashko lands a shot to the body.
Ljashko misses with a punch to the body.
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljashko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ljashko.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Ljashko counters with a big uppercut that knocks Sullivan off his feet! Ljashko dives into side control looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ljashko stands up and beckons Sullivan to his feet.
Ljashko has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Ljashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ljashko.
Ljashko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Ljashko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ljashko tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Ljashko blocks it.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ljashko wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Ljashko.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Ljashko is blocking nicely.
Ljashko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Ljashko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
Ljashko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ljashko is trying to maintain a safe position but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns Ljashko into the ropes.
Ljashko trying to stall but Sullivan improves his position.
Maybe Ljashko would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ljashko has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sullivan goes down! Ljashko dives on top of him - Sullivan manages to get guard.
Sullivan is rocked!
It looks like Robert Sullivan has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ljashko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Ljashko finish him?
Ljashko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ljashko pushes Sullivan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ljashko - that landed with a thud.
Ljashko scores a nice knee to the body.
Ljashko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ljashko lands a left hand.
Ljashko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Ljashko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ljashko tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
Ljashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ljashko closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the ropes.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Ljashko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the ropes.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ljashko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko pushes off an throws an elbow but Sullivan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ljashko drives through and clinches with Sullivan against the ropes.
Ljashko misses with a knee strike.
Ljashko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sullivan keeps control of Ljashko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ljashko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ljashko scores with a shoulder strike.
Ljashko wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ljashko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ljashko blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko pushes Sullivan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Ljashko is blocking nicely.
Ljashko pushes Sullivan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko tries to circle away but Sullivan has him pinned against the ropes.
Ljashko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ljashko blocks an elbow strike from Sullivan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ljashko's face.
Oleg Ljashko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ljashko scores with a hook to the body.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ljashko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan blocks the elbow strike.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ljashko is leaning against Sullivan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ljashko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Ljashko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ljashko tests Sullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ljashko throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ljashko closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the ropes.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ljashko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ljashko tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
Ljashko avoiding damage.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ljashko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ljashko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Ljashko.
Ljashko digs a right hand underneath Sullivan's ribcage. Sullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ljashko landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ljashko wants to stall.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ljashko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko misses with a punch to the body.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko rushes Sullivan and presses him up against the ropes.
Ljashko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ljashko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ljashko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ljashko is trying to force a seperation but Sullivan has the dominant position.
Ljashko dips a shoulder and cracks Sullivan with a mighty uppercut! Sullivan falls back against the ropes and Ljashko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sullivan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ljashko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Ljashko!
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energy
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hype
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