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Event:
Byzantium 5
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Kramorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kramorov.
Kramorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holland drops his hands momentarily and Kramorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kramorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramorov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Holland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kramorov.
Holland slips a straight right by Kramorov.
As Kramorov tries to get set, Holland tries to push him back and clinch up but Kramorov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kramorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arseniy Kramorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holland clinches up with Kramorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Holland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kramorov's efforts to push away.
Kramorov is trying to break the clinch but Holland is controlling him.
Kramorov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holland looking for a takedown.
Kramorov has had enough of the clinch but Holland keeps him there for the moment.
Kramorov has had enough of the clinch but Holland keeps him there for the moment.
Kramorov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Holland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Kramorov.
Holland tries to clinch but Kramorov is having none of it.
Holland shoots in for a takedown but Kramorov shows good takedown defense.
Kramorov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holland with a body shot.
Kramorov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kramorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kramorov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kramorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holland's guard. #REVB#
Kramorov throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramorov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Holland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kramorov throws a strike but Holland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kramorov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kramorov's guard.
Kramorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kramorov is trying to keep Holland in close.
#T2#
Kramorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holland is one step ahead there.
Kramorov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kramorov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holland is now in half guard.
Holland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holland prevents Kramorov from standing back up.
Kramorov wants to improve his position but Holland is controlling well.
Kramorov gets full guard.
Kramorov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Holland throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holland is one step ahead there.
Holland wants to control from the top but Kramorov keeps moving.
Kramorov pulls Holland in close to prevent any damage.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kramorov has his hands on Holland's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holland looks for a takedown but Kramorov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Holland gets caught flat footed, as Kramorov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramorov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kramorov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holland trying to keep a closed guard but Kramorov is proving a slippery customer.
Kramorov landing with the ground and pound.
Holland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holland has momentary wrist control but Kramorov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kramorov lands a couple of elbows.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Kramorov from controlling successfully.
Kramorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holland is breathing heavily.
Kramorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arseniy Kramorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Holland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alex Holland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Kramorov scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Holland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kramorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kramorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holland is one step ahead there.
Holland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramorov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramorov is still trying to improve position.
Alex Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramorov controls Holland momentarily but Holland frees himself. #T1#
Kramorov can't keep his opponent in guard - Holland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kramorov tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.
Kramorov keeping control of the position.
Holland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kramorov tries to get to full guard but Holland has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kramorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holland is working away from the top position though.
Holland is trying to control the action in half guard but Kramorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kramorov wants to get back to full guard.
Holland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kramorov missing with a left hand there. Holland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kramorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holland.
Holland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kramorov with a nice cross.
Kramorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holland. Holland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Holland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kramorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kramorov is trying to maintain the position but Holland is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramorov tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.#T3#
Kramorov wants to control but Holland is keeping busy.
Holland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramorov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holland prevents Kramorov from improving his position.
Kramorov trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kramorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kramorov punching from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kramorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramorov moves into full guard.
Holland wants to get up but he can't break Kramorov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramorov wants to sweep here but Holland controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kramorov throws out a loose jab but Holland uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arseniy Kramorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holland ducks right into an uppercut from Kramorov.
We've been told by Holland's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kramorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kramorov throws a lazy right hand but Holland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kramorov throws a looping overhand right but Holland ducks down to avoid it.
Holland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kramorov slips a jab from Holland.#TD#
Holland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holland works over Kramorov with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#It looks like Arseniy Kramorov has been cut.
Kramorov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramorov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kramorov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Holland wants to get up but he can't break Kramorov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kramorov is trying to keep Holland in close.
Kramorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holland.
Holland stopping the sweep attempt from Kramorov.
Kramorov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kramorov trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kramorov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holland tries a head kick but it misses.
Kramorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kramorov as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kramorov misses with a hook.
Holland takes one to the chin there.
Holland slips a jab from Kramorov.
Kramorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holland manages to avoid it.
Holland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kramorov manages to circle out of the way.
Kramorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holland.
Holland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kramorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kramorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kramorov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kramorov avoids the head kick by Holland.
Arseniy Kramorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Kramorov misses its intended target. #TD2#
Kramorov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holland's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramorov is working Holland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kramorov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Holland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kramorov's guard. #REVR#
Kramorov is controlling Holland's posture.
Kramorov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramorov is trying to keep Holland in close.
Kramorov trying to control the position here.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kramorov pulls Holland in close to prevent any damage.
Holland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kramorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holland preventing the sweep.
Arseniy Kramorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kramorov is controlling Holland's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kramorov wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland slips under a jab.
Kramorov loads up on a big right hand but Holland slips the punch.
Holland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arseniy Kramorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kramorov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Arseniy Kramorov!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Arseniy Kramorov!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Arseniy Kramorov!
Arseniy Kramorov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Byzantium 2
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kramorov gets caught flat footed, as Pantera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pantera preventing the sweep.
Pantera trying to control but Kramorov is working from the bottom.
Kramorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pantera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramorov keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Kramorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramorov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramorov keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES#
Kramorov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pantera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kramorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pantera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kramorov.
A countering left hand to the body from Pantera misses.
Kramorov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Kramorov misses the shot to the body.
Kramorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kramorov misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Pantera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Pantera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kramorov struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Kramorov but he's now mounted!
Pantera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kramorov is looking to escape.
Kramorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pantera looking to finish Kramorov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kramorov!
Kramorov is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Kramorov is squirming around, avoiding Pantera's attempts to control the action.
Kramorov is looking to improve his position but Pantera isn't that keen on the idea.
Kramorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pantera on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantera scoring with strikes but Kramorov is staying in there. #SUB2#
Pantera working for a guillotine from mount but Kramorov is in no mood to give up.
Kramorov has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramorov trying to control the hands but Pantera won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Kramorov just trying to survive but Pantera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kramorov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Kramorov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pantera.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kramorov can't escape the position.
Pantera trying to control.
Pantera is hanging on to Kramorov's back as he tries to escape.
Kramorov trying to control the hands but Pantera breaks the grip.
Pantera keeps control of the position as Kramorov tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pantera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pantera misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Kramorov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kramorov fending off the submission attempt from Pantera.
Kramorov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Kramorov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pantera punishes Kramorov with strikes from the back mount.
Kramorov rolls, trying to escape but Pantera keeps control of the position.
Kramorov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rozowa Pantera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kramorov throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Pantera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pantera.
Pantera trying to land knees to the body.
Pantera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramorov.
Kramorov is trying to break free.
Kramorov is trying to push Pantera away but Pantera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kramorov is looking for a takedown.
Kramorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pantera has him pressed against the cage.
Pantera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kramorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Pantera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kramorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kramorov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantera is looking to advance position but Kramorov won't allow it. #T1##SU2#
Pantera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kramorov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Kramorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pantera slips under a jab.
Kramorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kramorov throws an overhand right that lands on Pantera's shoulder, as Pantera tries to avoid the shot.
Kramorov misses with a hook
and Pantera counters with a good low kick that Kramorov was not able to check.
Kramorov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arseniy Kramorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramorov misses with an uppercut
and Pantera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kramorov looks to land a left hand but Pantera moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramorov. Pantera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pantera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramorov.
Pantera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pantera closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Kramorov wants to break free but Pantera has control.
Kramorov is pressed up against the cage. Pantera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kramorov down to the mat. Kramorov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramorov.#CL2#
Pantera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pantera keeps control of Kramorov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Pantera pulls guard successfully.
Pantera seems keen to control Kramorov's posture.
Kramorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pantera trying to control the position.
Kramorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pantera is keeping the position for now.
Kramorov distracts Pantera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pantera working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Kramorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pantera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kramorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pantera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kramorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kramorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozowa Pantera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kramorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kramorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kramorov distracts Pantera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kramorov working some strikes from top position.
Kramorov working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Pantera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pantera is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Pantera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kramorov is defending well. Pantera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kramorov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pantera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rozowa Pantera!
A relieved looking Rozowa Pantera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kramorov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kramorov holding on.
Vlasov trying to control the action but Kramorov is working from the bottom.
Kramorov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kramorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramorov wants to control but Vlasov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov wants to stand but Kramorov has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Vlasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kramorov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kramorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vlasov wants to control from the top but Kramorov keeps moving.
Kramorov is controlling Vlasov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vlasov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vlasov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramorov is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vlasov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kramorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Kramorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlasov is keeping the position for now.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vlasov working for a triangle but Kramorov defends it easily.
Kramorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramorov postures up and lands a big shot to Vlasov's brow.
Kramorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vlasov has Kramorov pulled in close to control his posture.
Vlasov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Kramorov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vlasov looking to control.
Vlasov keeping full guard, as Kramorov tries to pass.
Kramorov throwing strikes but missing.
Kramorov works over Vlasov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kramorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kramorov wants to pass the guard but Vlasov is keeping the position.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Kramorov from controlling successfully.
Kramorov looking to pass the guard.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kramorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kramorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Vlasov is looking for a triangle but Kramorov pushes his legs off easily.
Kramorov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Vlasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramorov 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.
Kramorov won't allow Vlasov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramorov postures up in Vlasov's guard and throws a big left but Vlasov blocks it.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Kramorov from controlling successfully.
Kramorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlasov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arseniy Kramorov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kramorov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kramorov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kramorov cracks Vlasov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kramorov connects with a couple of short punches.
Vlasov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vlasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kramorov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kramorov postures up.
#SUB2#
Vlasov looking for a guillotine here but Kramorov defends easily.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Vlasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kramorov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kramorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlasov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramorov has managed to get both his arms back between Vlasov's legs - danger averted.
Kramorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramorov postures up in Vlasov's guard and throws a big left but Vlasov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kramorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramorov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kramorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in and bounces Kramorov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vlasov looking to pass the guard.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vlasov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Vlasov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramorov wants to sweep here but Vlasov controlling him for the moment.
Vlasov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vlasov throwing strikes from guard but Kramorov blocks nicely.
Vlasov stopping the sweep attempt from Kramorov.
Kramorov pulls Vlasov in close to prevent any damage.
Vlasov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kramorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vlasov's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arseniy Kramorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Vlasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kramorov wants to pass the guard but Vlasov is keeping the position.
Kramorov throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Kramorov is working Vlasov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramorov throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arseniy Kramorov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kramorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vlasov sprawls well. He's pushed Kramorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Vlasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kramorov tries to roll over but Vlasov keeps him under control.
Kramorov wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vlasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramorov is not content to let Vlasov control the position.
Kramorov is trying to maintain the position but Vlasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vlasov is trying to control. Kramorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Kramorov is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Vlasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vlasov is looking to take a break and control but Kramorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kramorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kramorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramorov, not yet.
Kramorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kramorov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Kramorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlasov has wrist control.
Vlasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kramorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vlasov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vlasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramorov landing with the ground and pound.
Vlasov is controlling Kramorov's posture.
Vlasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vlasov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Vlasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vlasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kramorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kramorov passes into half guard.
Kramorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vlasov has hold of Kramorov's hands but Kramorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kramorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlasov's head.
Vlasov wants to get back to full guard.
Kramorov trying to control the action but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kramorov connects with a nice short shot to Vlasov's temple. #T4#
Kramorov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vlasov is refusing to be controlled, as Kramorov sits in half guard.
Kramorov thows a huge punch but Vlasov dodges it nicely.
Kramorov thows a huge punch but Vlasov dodges it nicely.
Vlasov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kramorov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kramorov's back!
Arseniy Kramorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kramorov just trying to survive but Vlasov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vlasov scores with punches from the back.
#SUB2#
Vlasov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kramorov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kramorov for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vlasov is not going to allow Kramorov to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Vlasov.
I think Kramorov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arseniy Kramorov! |
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