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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geogia Forman (ranked 2943 p4p, 353 weight class) and Nikolay Lobachevskiy (ranked 3366 p4p, 395 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geogia Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Lobachevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobachevskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forman.
Lobachevskiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Forman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lobachevskiy pushing down on Forman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lobachevskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Forman is refusing to be controlled, as Lobachevskiy sits in half guard.
Forman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobachevskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobachevskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Forman defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura here.
Forman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobachevskiy.
Forman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobachevskiy is working away from the top position though.
Lobachevskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Forman is just riding it out for now. Lobachevskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Lobachevskiy is thwarting Forman's attempts to control the position.
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.
Forman is trying to stand up here but Lobachevskiy is controlling him well.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Forman defends it well.
Forman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobachevskiy won't allow Forman to get back to his feet.
Lobachevskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forman working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobachevskiy wants to pass the guard but Forman is keeping the position.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Lobachevskiy from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobachevskiy misses with a takedown
and Forman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Forman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lobachevskiy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geogia Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Lobachevskiy.
Lobachevskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Forman.
As Lobachevskiy looks to move away, Forman throws a big counter combo but Lobachevskiy just gets out of the way.
Forman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Forman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by Forman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a sweep.
Lobachevskiy tries to control but Forman manages to take his back.
Forman is trying to stick to Lobachevskiy's back but Lobachevskiy is turning into Forman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Forman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lobachevskiy.
Lobachevskiy trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom.
Forman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobachevskiy wants to control from the top but Forman keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobachevskiy passes Forman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Lobachevskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Forman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lobachevskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lobachevskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Forman trying to control but Lobachevskiy postures up.
Lobachevskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forman is pressing down on Lobachevskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobachevskiy trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forman wants to sweep but no luck.
Lobachevskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobachevskiy stands and throws Forman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lobachevskiy working away.
Lobachevskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lobachevskiy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Forman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lobachevskiy's guard! Nice work there by Forman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobachevskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Forman is aware though and is defending well.
Lobachevskiy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Forman stacks Lobachevskiy 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 Forman!
Lobachevskiy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Forman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobachevskiy is trying to control Forman's posture but Forman avoids it.
Forman trying to control the action but Lobachevskiy is working from the bottom.
Lobachevskiy tries to bench press Forman off him but Forman keeps the position.
Lobachevskiy is trying to control Forman's posture but Forman avoids it.
Forman wants to control but Lobachevskiy is keeping him busy.
Lobachevskiy regains half guard.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a sweep. Forman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lobachevskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lobachevskiy wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobachevskiy keeps working.
Lobachevskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobachevskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forman pulls his head out easily.
Forman wants to control but Lobachevskiy is keeping him busy.
Lobachevskiy trying to hold on to Forman's head to control him but Forman postures up.
Lobachevskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forman is looking to take a break and control but Lobachevskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lobachevskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobachevskiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forman tries to avoid it but Lobachevskiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forman to the ground. Forman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobachevskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lobachevskiy is breathing heavily.
Forman trying to control but Lobachevskiy postures up.
Lobachevskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Forman is just riding it out for now. Lobachevskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Lobachevskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobachevskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lobachevskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobachevskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Lobachevskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lobachevskiy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forman defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lobachevskiy is defended easily by Forman.
Lobachevskiy misses with a hook
and Forman counters with a series of strikes. Lobachevskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lobachevskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Forman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lobachevskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Forman stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobachevskiy has hold of Forman's hands but Forman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobachevskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Forman winds up and cracks Lobachevskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lobachevskiy wants to control but Forman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a sweep. Forman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lobachevskiy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Forman is tapping! Great win for Lobachevskiy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikolay Lobachevskiy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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