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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Zerzhynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lapikov's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Hells Bells . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
222 lbs
28 - 28 - 0 |
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186 cm
35
220 lbs
24 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitry Zerzhynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerzhynsky has his takedown stuffed
and Lapikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Zerzhynsky shoots in and drives through. Lapikov sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Lapikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lapikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zerzhynsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lapikov misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Zerzhynsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerzhynsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lapikov is fending him off so far but Zerzhynsky persists. Nope, Lapikov circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapikov. Zerzhynsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zerzhynsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zerzhynsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lapikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Zerzhynsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lapikov is refusing to be controlled, as Zerzhynsky sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerzhynsky is looking for a kimura but Lapikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerzhynsky to get the leverage.
Lapikov is pressing down on Zerzhynsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zerzhynsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zerzhynsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lapikov, who protects the arm well.
Lapikov wants to control but Zerzhynsky postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Zerzhynsky wants to control but Lapikov is keeping him busy.
Lapikov is looking for a sweep.
Lapikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zerzhynsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zerzhynsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lapikov is trying to maintain the position but Zerzhynsky is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov tries to roll over but Zerzhynsky keeps him under control.
Lapikov keeps trying to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lapikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zerzhynsky.
Lapikov wants to control but Zerzhynsky is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lapikov stuffs the takedown.
Zerzhynsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapikov's waist but Lapikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zerzhynsky off to one side.
Zerzhynsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Dmitry Zerzhynsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov takes a swing at Zerzhynsky's ribcage but misses.
Zerzhynsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapikov tries to sprawl out of it but Zerzhynsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapikov misses with a straight left.
Lapikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Lapikov. That snapped Zerzhynsky's head back.
Zerzhynsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapikov sprawls well. Lapikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zerzhynsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Zerzhynsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lapikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zerzhynsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zerzhynsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zerzhynsky tries for a kimura but Lapikov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerzhynsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lapikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zerzhynsky but great work by Lapikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov working the ground and pound but Zerzhynsky is defending the strikes.
Zerzhynsky prevents Lapikov from improving position.
Zerzhynsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lapikov tries for a kimura but Zerzhynsky is defending well.
Lapikov advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov working the ground and pound effectively.
Zerzhynsky is looking to improve his position but Lapikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Lapikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lapikov landing shots from mount.
Lapikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Dmitry Zerzhynsky has been cut.
Lapikov working the ground and pound effectively.
Zerzhynsky regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lapikov is pressing down on Zerzhynsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zerzhynsky is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerzhynsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zerzhynsky moves into full guard.
Zerzhynsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zerzhynsky keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Zerzhynsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zerzhynsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapikov looking to pass the guard.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Zerzhynsky keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerzhynsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapikov trying to control but Zerzhynsky is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Zerzhynsky'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. This is the final round!
Zerzhynsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lapikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zerzhynsky off and has taken his back!
Lapikov controlling well, preventing Zerzhynsky from escaping the position.
Lapikov scores with punches from the back.
Lapikov is landing with strikes. Zerzhynsky can't take much more of this.
Dmitry Zerzhynsky's cut is getting worse.
Zerzhynsky tries to escape the position.
Lapikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerzhynsky fending off the submission attempt from Lapikov.
Zerzhynsky tries to break free.
Zerzhynsky trying to control the hands but Lapikov breaks the grip.
Lapikov has got his arm under Zerzhynsky's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Zerzhynsky has spun round into Lapikov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Lapikov is trying to hold Zerzhynsky in close to prevent damage but Zerzhynsky has managed to pass into half guard.
Dmitry Zerzhynsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zerzhynsky pulls his head out easily.
Zerzhynsky is looking for a kimura but Lapikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerzhynsky to get the leverage.
Lapikov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zerzhynsky is looking to take a break and control but Lapikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zerzhynsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zerzhynsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lapikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zerzhynsky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zerzhynsky's back!
Lapikov controlling well, preventing Zerzhynsky from escaping the position.
Zerzhynsky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zerzhynsky looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Lapikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov throwing shots but Zerzhynsky is blocking nicely.
Zerzhynsky wants to improve his position but Lapikov is controlling well.
Anatoliy Lapikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lapikov trying to control the pace.
Zerzhynsky manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapikov looking to sit in guard and control but Zerzhynsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitry Zerzhynsky.
I think Lapikov 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoliy Lapikov!
Anatoliy Lapikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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