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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Penzenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Spartak will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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302 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Penzenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 30 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzenskiy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spartak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penzenskiy is in Spartak's guard.
Spartak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spartak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Penzenskiy throwing strikes from guard but Spartak blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spartak is pulling down on Penzenskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Penzenskiy, at least for the moment.
Penzenskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penzenskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penzenskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spartak wants to stand but Penzenskiy is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzenskiy drops back looking for a leg! Spartak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spartak manages to kick Penzenskiy off! Penzenskiy jumps back into Spartak's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spartak holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzenskiy slips nicely into half guard.
Penzenskiy is looking for a kimura but Spartak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penzenskiy to get the leverage.
Spartak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penzenskiy stalling away here and it's allowed Spartak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penzenskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penzenskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Spartak 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Penzenskiy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penzenskiy advances position into side control!
Spartak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penzenskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartak keeps working.
Penzenskiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzenskiy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spartak, who protects the arm well.
Penzenskiy is breathing heavily.
Spartak is looking for a sweep.
Penzenskiy working away.
Spartak tries to escape but Penzenskiy is in control.
Spartak is looking to regain half guard here but Penzenskiy keeps moving and retains side control.
Penzenskiy tries for a kimura but Spartak is defending well.
Spartak is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penzenskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penzenskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spartak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penzenskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spartak tries to bench press Penzenskiy off him but Penzenskiy keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spartak is not content to let Penzenskiy control the position.
Penzenskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartak is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Penzenskiy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penzenskiy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spartak is looking to regain half guard here but Penzenskiy keeps moving and retains side control.
Penzenskiy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spartak is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzenskiy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vladimir Penzenskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penzenskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak is trying to get back to half guard.
Penzenskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spartak is looking for a sweep.
Penzenskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartak is defending well.
Spartak wants to control but Penzenskiy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spartak is trying to get back to half guard.
Penzenskiy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spartak is trying to work for a sweep but Penzenskiy has mounted him!
Penzenskiy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Spartak working to try and regain half guard.
Spartak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzenskiy working for a guillotine from mount but Spartak is in no mood to give up.
Penzenskiy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Spartak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Spartak!
Spartak stays in close to Penzenskiy's body and controls the position.
Penzenskiy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Spartak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penzenskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spartak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penzenskiy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penzenskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spartak wants to pass the guard but Penzenskiy is keeping the position.
Penzenskiy is working an open guard so Spartak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spartak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penzenskiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spartak stalling.
Spartak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penzenskiy up against the cage.
Spartak has Penzenskiy pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Penzenskiy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Spartak tries to land a body kick
and Penzenskiy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spartak's guard.
Spartak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Penzenskiy.
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!
Spartak struggling a bit here.
Penzenskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartak is defending well.
Spartak is trying to improve his position.
Spartak isn't going anywhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak tries to improve position but can't.
Penzenskiy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Penzenskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartak can do to turn this around?
Penzenskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penzenskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spartak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penzenskiy's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spartak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Penzenskiy is looking for a kimura here.
Penzenskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartak is not content to let Penzenskiy control the position.
Spartak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spartak tries to roll over but Penzenskiy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartak is pressing down on Penzenskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penzenskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Spartak keeping full guard, as Penzenskiy tries to pass.
Penzenskiy being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spartak instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spartak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penzenskiy regains guard immediately.
Penzenskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spartak forces his way into half guard.
Spartak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartak is continuing to stall.
Leonid Spartak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Penzenskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penzenskiy is looking to control Spartak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penzenskiy avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Spartak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penzenskiy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Penzenskiy!
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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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