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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 24990 p4p, 647 weight class) and Anton Kharlamov (ranked 25228 p4p, 628 weight class). Ray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kamikaze - Eminem. Anton Kharlamov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kharlamov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Kharlamov.
A lazy left from Ray finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharlamov, which made it look bad.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharlamov tries to sprawl out of it but Ray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharlamov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ray with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with a hook.
Kharlamov defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Kharlamov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray looking for a takedown.
Ray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharlamov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kharlamov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kharlamov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kharlamov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kharlamov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ray has hold of Kharlamov's hands but Kharlamov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kharlamov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov stalling.
Kharlamov is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now.
Kharlamov is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kharlamov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kharlamov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov working Ray over with strikes.
Ray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Kharlamov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ray taking some punishment here, with Kharlamov in his half guard.
Kharlamov prevents Ray from standing back up.
Kharlamov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Kharlamov there.
Kharlamov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kharlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ray sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ray sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharlamov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray is looking to escape.
Kharlamov is controlling the pace.
Ray kicks off Kharlamov and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kharlamov rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Kharlamov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ray goes for a takedown attempt but Kharlamov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharlamov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kharlamov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ray on his heels. He'll look to pass Ray's guard now, I'm sure.
Kharlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kharlamov works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Kharlamov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Kharlamov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kharlamov throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Kharlamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray wants to get back to his feet but Kharlamov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Kharlamov is standing up over Ray. Ray looks to escape but Kharlamov dives into side control.
Kharlamov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharlamov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kharlamov tries to advance to mount but Ray denies him.
A lull in the action here as Kharlamov stalls from top position.
Kharlamov is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov trying to control the position but Ray is working away.
Kharlamov lands an elbow.
Kharlamov wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Kharlamov in side control, throwing shots but Ray defends.
Anton Kharlamov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kharlamov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ray taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kharlamov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kharlamov's guard! Nice work there by Ray!
Kharlamov working a defensive guard here.
Kharlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kharlamov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ray.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Ray trying to control but Kharlamov is working from the bottom.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray stops Kharlamov from standing up.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray postures up in Kharlamov's guard and throws a big left but Kharlamov blocks it.
Kharlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Kharlamov's brow.
Ray stops Kharlamov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Kharlamov.
A countering left hand to the body from Kharlamov misses.
Kharlamov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Kharlamov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov is stalling here.
Ray can't get the takedown.
Kharlamov breaks from the clinch.
Ray fails with the takedown
and Kharlamov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kharlamov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray has Kharlamov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kharlamov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharlamov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharlamov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kharlamov has hold of one of Ray's legs. Ray is fighting the takedown attempt but Kharlamov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharlamov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kharlamov lands a couple of digs.
Kharlamov wants to stand but Ray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharlamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray keeping full guard, as Kharlamov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharlamov controls the pace.
Kharlamov wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kharlamov shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kharlamov looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kharlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharlamov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Kharlamov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Kharlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Ray keeping full guard, as Kharlamov tries to pass.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharlamov lands a couple of elbows.
Kharlamov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Ray is looking to stand up but Kharlamov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four 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.
Kharlamov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Kharlamov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Kharlamov.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharlamov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kharlamov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kharlamov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharlamov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kharlamov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharlamov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kharlamov!
Our winner, Anton Kharlamov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Stevie Ray spoke after the fight, saying 'It was his night. Congratulations, but I'll be back.'.
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