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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Mandanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasilli Drakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Mandanda!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandanda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura but Drakov is defending well.
Mandanda uses his free foot to push down on Drakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drakov.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drakov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda winds up and cracks Drakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mandanda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandanda is pressing down on Drakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drakov is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandanda trying to control the action but Drakov is working from the bottom.
Drakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakov has his foot on Mandanda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandanda works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Drakov'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.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandanda tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakov is retaining full guard.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandanda passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drakov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mandanda is working for a kimura but Drakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Mandanda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mandanda sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mandanda 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mandanda lands a nice short elbow.
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mandanda.
Drakov trying to control but Mandanda postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov won't allow Mandanda to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Mandanda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drakov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandanda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drakov scrambles back to his feet.
Drakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandanda as he avoids it easily.
Mandanda dodges the punch combination from Drakov.
Mandanda shoots in and bounces Drakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mandanda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mandanda slips nicely into half guard.
Mandanda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandanda is looking to advance position but Drakov won't allow it.
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drakov scores with a few weak punches.
Mandanda moves into full mount! Drakov won't be happy about that!
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Mandanda isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two 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.
Mandanda looking to control but Drakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drakov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mandanda.
Drakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Mandanda isn't that keen on the idea.
Mandanda tries to control but Drakov wriggling away.
Drakov regains half guard.
Drakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandanda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mandanda working Drakov over with strikes.
Drakov tries to get to full guard but Mandanda has control of the leg.
Mandanda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mandanda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mandanda sits in half guard.
Mandanda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mandanda trying to mount his opponent but Drakov defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda prevents Drakov from improving his position.
Mandanda is looking to take a break and control but Drakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandanda is pressing down on Drakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drakov is holding on for now.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandanda pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mandanda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drakov is pressing down on Mandanda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Mandanda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drakov is looking to clinch but Mandanda is avoiding it.
Mandanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Drakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandanda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandanda! But no joy.
Drakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandanda.
Drakov misses with a takedown
and Mandanda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drakov thinking.
Drakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mandanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandanda.
Drakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandanda tests Drakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov misses with a takedown
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Mandanda misses with the combination.
Drakov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilli Drakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drakov throws a right and a left that Mandanda avoids nicely.
Mandanda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drakov momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilli Drakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandanda connects with a nice looking jab.
Drakov closes the distance but Mandanda moves to the side
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drakov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drakov is looking to regain half guard here but Mandanda keeps moving and retains side control.
Drakov sneaks back into half guard.
Mandanda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arthur Mandanda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drakov punching from the bottom.
Drakov is staying active underneath Mandanda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drakov tries to roll over but Mandanda keeps him under control.
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandanda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandanda moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drakov.
Mandanda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drakov is looking for a sweep.
Mandanda takes a little break here. Drakov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mandanda swings around for an armbar but Drakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mandanda's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Mandanda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drakov with a nice head shot there.
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Mandanda has an active guard here but Drakov has managed to pass into half guard.
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandanda keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Mandanda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandanda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Mandanda!
Arthur Mandanda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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