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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaverin Vladislavovich (ranked 2094 p4p, 213 weight class) and Teller McCraw (ranked 2202 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaverin Vladislavovich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 cm
26
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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156 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaverin Vladislavovich! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teller McCraw! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vladislavovich misses with a right hand and McCraw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McCraw with a hook. McCraw loads up on a big right hand but Vladislavovich slips the punch. McCraw misses with a wild body shot. A jab from McCraw misses. McCraw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Vladislavovich. McCraw throws a body punch but Vladislavovich moves out of range. Vladislavovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraw. Vladislavovich moves out of range of the strikes. McCraw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McCraw leaves Vladislavovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Teller McCraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vladislavovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vladislavovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Vladislavovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. McCraw slips under a jab. McCraw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCraw throws a hook but Vladislavovich avoids it easily. Vladislavovich tries to counter with a takedown but McCraw is quick to defend against it. McCraw moves out of range of the strikes. McCraw throws a big shot that misses. Nice straight punches there by McCraw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraw. Vladislavovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McCraw clobbers Vladislavovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McCraw misses with a looping right. McCraw ducks under a wild hook from Vladislavovich. McCraw throws an overhand right that lands on Vladislavovich's shoulder, as Vladislavovich tries to avoid the shot. McCraw scores with a jab. Vladislavovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vladislavovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. McCraw is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vladislavovich uses his free foot to push down on McCraw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCraw. Vladislavovich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Vladislavovich swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaverin Vladislavovich! After the fight, Kaverin Vladislavovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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