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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Krashenko (ranked 6290 p4p, 498 weight class) and Jake Ruth (ranked 24282 p4p, 544 weight class). Krashenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Polyushka Polye. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Krashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krashenko clinches up against the cage.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but Ruth has him pressed against the cage.
Ruth successfully pulls guard.
Krashenko trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Krashenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krashenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krashenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krashenko won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krashenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krashenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krashenko trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krashenko won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Krashenko has gone for a leg lock! Ruth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krashenko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krashenko wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth is stalling in the full guard.
Krashenko has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Krashenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krashenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krashenko working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
Krashenko has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Krashenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krashenko is looking for a triangle but Ruth pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth stands up and waves to Krashenko to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krashenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruth wants to get back to striking at distance but Krashenko won't allow it.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Krashenko around his waist. Krashenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krashenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruth walks away with a smile on his face. Krashenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Krashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krashenko has managed to clinch.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but Ruth holds him up against the cage and eventually Krashenko drops back down to his feet.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but Ruth won't allow it.
Krashenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruth walks away with a smile on his face. Krashenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vladimir Krashenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Krashenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krashenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Krashenko's legs - danger averted.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krashenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krashenko working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krashenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Krashenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krashenko wants to clinch.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Krashenko.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Krashenko.
Krashenko has managed to clinch.
Krashenko fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krashenko jumps guard and drags Ruth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krashenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruth has picked Krashenko up and slammed him! Krashenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruth manages to pass to side control!
Krashenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Krashenko stops Ruth from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Krashenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Krashenko's face as Ruth controls the position.
Ruth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krashenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruth stands up.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Ruth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krashenko.
Ruth throws a combination. Krashenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but Ruth has him pressed against the cage.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Krashenko around his waist. Krashenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Krashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krashenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruth gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krashenko regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krashenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Krashenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krashenko looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Krashenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruth defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruth wants to stand but Krashenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krashenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruth has picked Krashenko up and slammed him! Krashenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruth manages to pass to side control!
Krashenko defending against the ground and pound.
Ruth trying to control the position but Krashenko is working away.
Ruth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krashenko to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krashenko enables Ruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krashenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krashenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Krashenko has wrist control.
Ruth stands up from Krashenko's guard - Ruth perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vladimir Krashenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krashenko tries to clinch there but Ruth circles away.
Krashenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krashenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krashenko tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth stalling.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Jake Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth decides to return to a standing position.
Ruth has closed the distance and engaged Krashenko in a clinch.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruth just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Krashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruth to keep the fight standing.
Krashenko fails to pull guard.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruth tries to circle away but Krashenko has him pinned against the cage.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Krashenko around his waist. Krashenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruth pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krashenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krashenko has Ruth in his guard.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Krashenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruth passes into half guard.
Krashenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Krashenko is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Krashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krashenko tries to reverse the position but Ruth maintains control.
Ruth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krashenko tries to improve his position but instead Ruth has taken his back!
Krashenko wants to escape the position.
Krashenko is working hard here to advance position.
Krashenko turns into Ruth and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking for a triangle but Krashenko pushes his legs off easily.
Krashenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krashenko has Ruth in his guard.
Krashenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krashenko's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krashenko wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ruth!
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