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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet Anthem. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jesse Moreland enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Moreland!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moreland looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Drago can't get the takedown.
Moreland looking for a takedown.
Drago stalling.
Moreland breaks from the clinch.
Drago shoots for a takedown but Moreland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drago clinches.
Moreland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Moreland won't allow it.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Moreland has him pressed against the cage.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago decides to pull guard.
Moreland trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago seems keen to control Moreland's posture.
Moreland preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is pulling down on Moreland's head. It's preventing any offense from Moreland, at least for the moment.
Moreland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago pulls Moreland in close to prevent any damage.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Moreland from controlling successfully.
Drago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreland trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to stand and escape but Moreland is having none of it.
Drago has Moreland pulled in close to control his posture.
Drago's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ivan Drago just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago tries to clinch up but Moreland circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreland swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moreland scores with a takedown into Drago's guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Moreland from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Moreland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreland manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Moreland's guard.
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Moreland takes one on the button.
Drago shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreland throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Moreland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Moreland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moreland is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago works over Moreland's head and body with a nice combination.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreland swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Moreland blocks the low kick.
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moreland to the mat! Moreland manages to get full guard.
Drago stops Moreland from standing up.
Drago controlling from the top position.
Drago wants to control from the top but Moreland keeps moving.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreland is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreland controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Drago seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moreland kicks Drago off and gets to his feet.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick
and Moreland counters with a nice leg kick.
Drago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moreland can't do much from the bottom here.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreland on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago stands up.
Drago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Moreland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreland fails with the takedown.
Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drago clinches up with Moreland and pushes him back against the cage.
Moreland stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Moreland looking to throw knees to the head but Drago is blocking nicely.
Drago wants to break free but Moreland has control.
Drago wants to break free but Moreland has control.
Drago has Moreland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moreland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drago can't break the clinch.
Moreland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Moreland is controlling the position.
Drago successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago wants to sweep here but Moreland controlling him for the moment.
Moreland tries to stand but Drago is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Moreland has him pressed against the cage.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moreland to the mat! Moreland manages to get full guard.
Moreland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drago stacks Moreland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drago!
Drago tries to move to mount but Moreland blocks the move with his legs.
Drago takes a little break here. Moreland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moreland struggling a bit here.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moreland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moreland is trying to escape the position but Drago is controlling the position.
Moreland struggling a bit here.
Drago lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Drago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moreland is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Moreland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago taking a breather here.
Drago has hold of Moreland's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moreland tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drago cranks the arm and Moreland screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moreland, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Drago!
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energy
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hype
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