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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mishka Palov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mishka Palov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palov wants to clinch up but Lesnariano keeps it at a distance.
Palov misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnariano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lesnariano landing strikes.
Lesnariano is trying to get an arm triangle but Palov is defending well.
Lesnariano working away.
Lesnariano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesnariano but great work by Palov.
Palov prevents Lesnariano from escaping the position.
Lesnariano is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnariano gets back to half guard.
Palov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnariano on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano pushes Palov off and gets back to his feet.
Palov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesnariano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnariano stands up over Palov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnariano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palov keeping full guard, as Lesnariano tries to pass.
Palov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnariano passes into half guard.
Lesnariano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnariano.
Lesnariano looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but Palov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnariano to get the leverage.
Lesnariano trying to advance position but Palov counters by regaining guard.
Lesnariano won't allow Palov to sweep him here.
Lesnariano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnariano, into his guard.
Lesnariano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnariano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palov wants to get up but he can't break Lesnariano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palov wants to control from the top but Lesnariano keeps moving.
Lesnariano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Palov passes into half guard.
Lesnariano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palov wants to stand up but Lesnariano is controlling the position.
Palov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnariano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesnariano is looking for a sweep. Palov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palov trying to pass the guard but Lesnariano defending well.
Lesnariano throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnariano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palov counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnariano fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnariano 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.
Brocky Lesnariano 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.
Palov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lesnariano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnariano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palov defends well.
Lesnariano working a defensive guard here.
Brocky Lesnariano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Palov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palov darts in trying to clinch
and Lesnariano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Palov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Palov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Palov and Lesnariano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lesnariano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palov, who protects the arm well.
Lesnariano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palov, who protects the arm well.
Lesnariano working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lesnariano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnariano is trying to get an arm triangle but Palov is defending well.
Lesnariano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lesnariano's guard! Nice work there by Palov!
Palov preventing the sweep.
Lesnariano has a closed guard, preventing Palov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is looking for a triangle but Palov pushes his legs off easily.
Palov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnariano wants to sweep here but Palov controlling him for the moment.
Lesnariano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnariano keeping moving, preventing Palov from controlling successfully.
Palov landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnariano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnariano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palov defends it easily.
That's four 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.
Palov postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnariano's brow.
Lesnariano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnariano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palov is aware though and is defending well.
Palov is looking to stand up but Lesnariano won't let him.
Lesnariano looking for a guillotine here but Palov defends easily.
Lesnariano has his foot on Palov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnariano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnariano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brocky Lesnariano 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!
A good leg kick by Palov.
Lesnariano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palov shoots and misses
and Lesnariano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palov's guard now.
Lesnariano is pushing down on Palov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnariano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnariano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnariano is pressing down on Palov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palov is holding on for now.
Lesnariano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Palov is trying to control but can't.
Lesnariano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palov sees it coming and defends easily.
Palov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnariano.
Lesnariano seems to be looking for submissions.
Palov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lesnariano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnariano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lesnariano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano seems to be working for a kimura but Palov defends the submission attempt.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnariano wants to free his trapped foot but Palov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palov defends it well.
Brocky Lesnariano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Lesnariano is working for a kimura but Palov is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnariano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palov won't be happy with that.
Lesnariano working away.
Lesnariano controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Lesnariano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mishka Palov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brocky Lesnariano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesnariano 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brocky Lesnariano!
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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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