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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Filipovic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantine Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filipovic to the mat! Filipovic manages to get full guard.
Rasputin is looking to stand up but Filipovic won't let him.
Filipovic working a defensive guard here.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Rasputin chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Filipovic blocks nicely.
Rasputin stands up and waves to Filipovic to follow him.
Rasputin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the body.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking to land body kicks.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Konstantine Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasputin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filipovic's calf.
Rasputin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Filipovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasputin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasputin stands up.
Rasputin lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Rasputin shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasputin is looking to advance position but Filipovic won't allow it.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filipovic gets back to full guard.
Rasputin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Rasputin with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin cracks Filipovic with a solid left hand.
Rasputin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Rasputin is controlling him.
Filipovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Filipovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasputin tries to stand but Filipovic is controlling from the bottom.
Rasputin drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Rasputin off! Rasputin jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard.
Rasputin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantine Rasputin 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.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
so Rasputin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Filipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Filipovic, not yet.
Rasputin trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Rasputin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasputin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a two punch combo.
Filipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasputin is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Rasputin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rasputin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic controls Rasputin momentarily but Rasputin frees himself.
Konstantine Rasputin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasputin gets to his feet. Filipovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rasputin looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Filipovic pushes Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
Filipovic wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Rasputin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasputin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasputin scores with a hook.
Filipovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rasputin lands a jab-cross combination.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasputin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasputin postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic has his feet on Rasputin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick
and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Rasputin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rasputin pushes Filipovic off looking to stand but Filipovic dives back in and keeps control.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position.
Filipovic prevents Rasputin from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin punching from the bottom.
Filipovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filipovic is trying to work for a kimura but Rasputin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantine Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rasputin scores a takedown into full mount!
Rasputin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasputin trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
Rasputin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipovic because Rasputin loaded up on that one.
Rasputin wants to control the pace but Filipovic is squirming around nicely.
Rasputin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Filipovic is on top in guard.
Rasputin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filipovic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
Rasputin won't allow Filipovic to pass to mount.
Filipovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.
Filipovic is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rasputin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Filipovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rasputin!
Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filipovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasputin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasputin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasputin has Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Filipovic is looking for a triangle but Rasputin pushes his legs off easily.
Filipovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin stands and steps away. Filipovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
so Rasputin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Filipovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rasputin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filipovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasputin tries to stand but Filipovic is controlling from the bottom.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konstantine Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Rasputin scores with a four punch combination!
Ivan Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasputin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantine Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rasputin 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantine Rasputin!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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