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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying von Finkelstein's choice of entrance music: Queen - We Will Rock You. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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176 cm
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Activin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Activin ducks under a wild hook from von Finkelstein.
Activin tries to close the distance and clinch but von Finkelstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
George Activin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Activin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming von Finkelstein to the mat! von Finkelstein manages to get full guard.
Activin throws a strike but von Finkelstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Activin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but von Finkelstein has passed into side control.
von Finkelstein wants to stand but Activin is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin manages to get back to half guard.
Activin wants to get back to full guard.
Activin gets full guard.
von Finkelstein pushes down on Activin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Activin regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
von Finkelstein is looking for a sweep. Activin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Activin thows a huge punch but von Finkelstein dodges it nicely.
von Finkelstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Activin is working away from the top position though.
Activin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. von Finkelstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Activin.
Activin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein tries to get to full guard but Activin has control of the leg.
von Finkelstein trying to hold on to Activin's head to control him but Activin postures up.
Activin passes to side control.
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.
Activin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Activin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for von Finkelstein!
Activin throws a sloppy strike and von Finkelstein uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and von Finkelstein has ended up in Activin's guard.
von Finkelstein won't allow Activin to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Activin is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Activin misses with a wild body shot.
Activin is trying hard to land a takedown here. von Finkelstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
von Finkelstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Activin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Activin - just one landing.
von Finkelstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Activin tries to work over von Finkelstein's front leg with a kick but von Finkelstein checks it.
von Finkelstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like George Activin has been cut.
von Finkelstein blocks a jab.
Activin dives in and grabs von Finkelstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. von Finkelstein pushes down on Activin's head and hops out.
von Finkelstein drives through and clinches with Activin against the cage.
Activin lands with a left to the head.
von Finkelstein misses with a punch to the body.
von Finkelstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin struggles to land a body shot inside as von Finkelstein controls his hands.
Activin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Activin is trying to drag von Finkelstein to the mat but von Finkelstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Activin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Finkelstein gets underhooks to prevent Activin's takedown attempt.
von Finkelstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
von Finkelstein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Activin misses with a punch on the inside.
Activin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but von Finkelstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Activin has von Finkelstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. von Finkelstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
von Finkelstein blocks an uppercut.
Activin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
von Finkelstein gets underhooks to prevent Activin's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein blocks an uppercut.
Activin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on von Finkelstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Activin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin blocking some punches.
von Finkelstein lands a shoulder strike.
Activin has a couple of punches blocked by von Finkelstein.
Activin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Activin throws a head punch that misses.
Activin scores with a shot to the side of von Finkelstein's head.
Activin can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Activin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Activin.
Activin misses with a punch to the body.
Activin throws a head punch that misses.
von Finkelstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Activin.
von Finkelstein digs a right hand into Activin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Activin's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Activin tries to throw a body punch but von Finkelstein avoids it by throwing Activin back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin has von Finkelstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. von Finkelstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Activin.
Activin swings wildly with an uppercut but von Finkelstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Finkelstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Activin backwards.
Activin throws a head punch that misses.
von Finkelstein gets underhooks to prevent Activin's takedown attempt.
Activin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Activin fails to land.
Activin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Activin throws a punch but it's blocked by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein blocks an uppercut.
von Finkelstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Activin tries to work over von Finkelstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Activin has a couple of punches blocked by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein is struggling to control the position.
von Finkelstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Activin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Activin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
von Finkelstein has a couple of punches blocked by Activin.
Activin misses with the head strike.
von Finkelstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Activin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Activin lands with a light punch inside.
von Finkelstein gets underhooks to prevent Activin's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein cracks Activin with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Activin.
Activin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Activin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but von Finkelstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Activin lands an uppercut.
Activin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt von Finkelstein or not.
Activin takes a shot to the head.
Activin tries for a takedown but von Finkelstein manages to get underhooks.
von Finkelstein blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Activin fails to land.
Activin throws a head punch that misses.
Activin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Activin misses with a punch to the body.
von Finkelstein stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans von Finkelstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Activin's cut.
That's time! Activin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
von Finkelstein throws a body punch but Activin moves out of range.
von Finkelstein misses with a hook. Activin ducked under it nicely.
Activin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
von Finkelstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Activin moves away.
Activin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Activin scores with the left hand. von Finkelstein knows he should have avoided that one.
von Finkelstein moves out of range of the strikes.
von Finkelstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Activin scores a takedown into full mount!
von Finkelstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Activin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as von Finkelstein is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Finkelstein has left one of his arms exposed and Activin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. von Finkelstein screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Activin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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