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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balon Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Kleinsasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balon Greyjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Kleinsasser!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinsasser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kleinsasser dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kleinsasser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kleinsasser avoids the head kick by Greyjoy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greyjoy.
Kleinsasser is looking to clinch but Greyjoy is avoiding it.
Greyjoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kleinsasser has time to react.
Greyjoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleinsasser.
Greyjoy throws an overhand right that lands on Kleinsasser's shoulder, as Kleinsasser tries to avoid the shot.
Kleinsasser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greyjoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kleinsasser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kleinsasser moves away from the strike by Greyjoy.
Kleinsasser lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyjoy scores with a jab to the head.
Kleinsasser dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy misses with the combination.
Greyjoy missing with a left hand there. Kleinsasser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser slips a jab from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab.
Kleinsasser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greyjoy can't get the takedown.
Greyjoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kleinsasser is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Greyjoy to the mat. Greyjoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Greyjoy trying to control the position.
Greyjoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kleinsasser trying to control the position from guard on top but Greyjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinsasser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greyjoy has momentary wrist control but Kleinsasser slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
Kleinsasser stays in close to Greyjoy's body and controls the position.
Kleinsasser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greyjoy looking for a guillotine here but Kleinsasser defends easily.
Kleinsasser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kleinsasser trying to control the action but Greyjoy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greyjoy down.
Greyjoy struggling a bit here.
Kleinsasser working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greyjoy manages to get back to half guard.
Greyjoy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kleinsasser escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kleinsasser!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kleinsasser working away.
That's four 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.
Greyjoy prevents Kleinsasser from moving into mount.
Kleinsasser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greyjoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kleinsasser looks gassed!
Greyjoy gets back to half guard.
Kleinsasser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinsasser is thwarting Greyjoy's attempts to control the position.
Greyjoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balon Greyjoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Greyjoy throws a head kick but Kleinsasser moves out of range.
Greyjoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinsasser.
Greyjoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Greyjoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kleinsasser was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy scores with the left hand. Kleinsasser knows he should have avoided that one.
Kleinsasser swings for the body but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Kleinsasser slips a straight right by Greyjoy.
Kleinsasser ducks under a wild hook from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greyjoy is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
Greyjoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kleinsasser frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greyjoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kleinsasser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Greyjoy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Greyjoy goes for an armbar but Kleinsasser turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greyjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kleinsasser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greyjoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kleinsasser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kleinsasser wants to control from the top but Greyjoy keeps moving.
Kleinsasser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greyjoy is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
Kleinsasser looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kleinsasser instigates a clinch.
Greyjoy can't break the clinch.
Greyjoy gets underhooks to prevent Kleinsasser's takedown attempt.
Kleinsasser stalling in the clinch but Greyjoy improves position.
Greyjoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kleinsasser has him pressed against the ropes.
Greyjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kleinsasser looking to slow down the pace here.
Kleinsasser leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greyjoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kleinsasser has double underhooks.
Greyjoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kleinsasser slips a jab and a cross from Greyjoy.
Kleinsasser wants to clinch up but Greyjoy keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Kleinsasser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Greyjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kleinsasser takes the fight into the clinch.
Kleinsasser slowing the pace effectively.
Kleinsasser is trying to drag Greyjoy to the mat but Greyjoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kleinsasser looking to slow down the pace here.
Kleinsasser gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Greyjoy trying to control here.
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kleinsasser pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Kleinsasser 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!
Greyjoy misses with a hook.
Greyjoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balon Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kleinsasser shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greyjoy's guard.
Kleinsasser tries to free his leg and advance position but Greyjoy is retaining full guard.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Greyjoy is working from the bottom.
Greyjoy has his foot on Kleinsasser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kleinsasser works his way back into a safe position though.
Kleinsasser showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greyjoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kleinsasser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greyjoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greyjoy is looking to stand up but Kleinsasser isn't so interested in that idea.
Kleinsasser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Greyjoy working a defensive guard here.
Kleinsasser pushes down on Greyjoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kleinsasser is keen to just control but Greyjoy is a slippery customer.
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.
Kleinsasser working over Greyjoy with some ground and pound. Greyjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greyjoy pushes Kleinsasser off and gets back to his feet.
Kleinsasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleinsasser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greyjoy. Greyjoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Greyjoy cracks Kleinsasser with an open hand slap.
Kleinsasser shoots for a double leg takedown but Greyjoy sprawls well. He's pushed Kleinsasser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greyjoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greyjoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greyjoy works the jab nicely.
Greyjoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kleinsasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kleinsasser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greyjoy manages to avoid it.
Greyjoy misses with a few strikes there.
Kleinsasser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy misses with a few strikes there.
Kleinsasser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greyjoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleinsasser manages to avoid it.
Greyjoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greyjoy throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser feints and then cracks Greyjoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greyjoy down.
A jab from Greyjoy misses.
Balon Greyjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinsasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greyjoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kleinsasser.
A swing and a miss from Greyjoy.
Kleinsasser clinches up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser is pushing Greyjoy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kleinsasser manages to pull guard.
Kleinsasser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greyjoy is one step ahead there.
Kleinsasser has a closed guard, preventing Greyjoy from standing up.
Kleinsasser controls Greyjoy momentarily but Greyjoy frees himself.
Kleinsasser trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Greyjoy trying to control but Kleinsasser is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balon Greyjoy.
I think Greyjoy 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balon Greyjoy!
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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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