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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Bezrukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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267 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Bezrukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Stone!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezrukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezrukov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bezrukov, which made it look bad.
Bezrukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Bezrukov's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Bezrukov sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bezrukov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mikhail Bezrukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stone.
Stone wants to stall.
Bezrukov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezrukov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezrukov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stone wants to control but Bezrukov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone sneaks back into half guard.
Bezrukov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezrukov.
Bezrukov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bezrukov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bezrukov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezrukov pulls his head out easily.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bezrukov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bezrukov's back!
Stone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bezrukov wants to control his opponent's hands but Stone gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to break Bezrukov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bezrukov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stone working for a choke but Bezrukov is defending well.
Stone missing with strikes.
Bezrukov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stone working for the choke.
Bezrukov wants to control his opponent's hands but Stone gets his hands free.
Our spies down at at The SkrapBox inform us that Stone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone working for a choke but Bezrukov reverses nicely into Stone 's guard.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Bezrukov defends easily.
Stone is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bezrukov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stone's body to avoid the submission. Stone has instead reached around Bezrukov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Stone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Stone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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