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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arseni Tereshchenko (ranked 3297 p4p, 375 weight class) and Pillow Hands Jr (ranked 3833 p4p, 423 weight class). Pillow Hands Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arseni Tereshchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillow Hands Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Arseni Tereshchenko has been cut.
Tereshchenko ducks straight into an uppercut from Hands Jr and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tereshchenko manages to regain guard straight away.
Tereshchenko is rocked!
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Hands Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hands Jr, at least for the moment.
Tereshchenko keeping full guard, as Hands Jr tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tereshchenko holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hands Jr tests Tereshchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hands Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands Jr.
Arseni Tereshchenko's cut is getting worse.
Tereshchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hands Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tereshchenko is in Hands Jr's guard.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands Jr trying to control the position.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tereshchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tereshchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tereshchenko wants to control from the top but Hands Jr keeps moving.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Hands Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tereshchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hands Jr wants to control from the top but Tereshchenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tereshchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands Jr defends well.
Hands Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tereshchenko is retaining full guard.
Hands Jr passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tereshchenko is just riding it out for now. Hands Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Tereshchenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillow Hands Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arseni Tereshchenko's cut.
That's time! Tereshchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tereshchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands Jr scores with a body shot.
Tereshchenko tries to sprawl but Hands Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hands Jr wants to control but Tereshchenko is keeping him busy.
Tereshchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hands Jr passes Tereshchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hands Jr trying to mount his opponent but Tereshchenko defends it.
Hands Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tereshchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hands Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hands Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tereshchenko is defending well.
Tereshchenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands Jr wants to take a breather but Tereshchenko is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tereshchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hands Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hands Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tereshchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tereshchenko trying to mount his opponent but Hands Jr defends it.
Tereshchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tereshchenko wants to pass the guard but Hands Jr is defending well.
Tereshchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hands Jr is just riding it out for now. Tereshchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Tereshchenko tries to pass to full mount but Hands Jr defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hands Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hands Jr.
Tereshchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tereshchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillow Hands Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arseni Tereshchenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Hands Jr there.
Tereshchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hands Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tereshchenko with a poor takedown
and Hands Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arseni Tereshchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hands Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tereshchenko tries for a takedown but Hands Jr circles away easily
and Hands Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseni Tereshchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tereshchenko's guard.
Hands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tereshchenko wants to sweep here but Hands Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hands Jr wants to control from the top but Tereshchenko keeps moving.
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tereshchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hands Jr, looking for a takedown. Tereshchenko pushes Hands Jr against the cage but Hands Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tereshchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arseni Tereshchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hands Jr.
Arseni Tereshchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tereshchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hands Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hands Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tereshchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tereshchenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Tereshchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hands Jr's head.
Tereshchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Hands Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hands Jr is holding on for now.
Tereshchenko prevents Hands Jr from improving his position.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hands Jr tries to roll over but Tereshchenko keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hands Jr is looking to control Tereshchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands Jr avoid being mounted?
Hands Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hands Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tereshchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hands Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tereshchenko.
Tereshchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Hands Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pillow Hands Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hands Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pillow Hands Jr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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