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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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194 cm
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254 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Haritonov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Haritonov.
Haritonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haritonov misses with the combination.
Haritonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalashnikov fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Haritonov.
Haritonov throws a nice looking combination but Kalashnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haritonov throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Haritonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Haritonov tries to sprawl out of it but Kalashnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haritonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalashnikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haritonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalashnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Haritonov moves out of range.
Haritonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalashnikov moves away.
Haritonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haritonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Andrei Kalashnikov has been cut.
Sergei Haritonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Haritonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalashnikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalashnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haritonov.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haritonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haritonov keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Haritonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Haritonov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Haritonov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalashnikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalashnikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalashnikov passes into half guard.
Kalashnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Haritonov defends the submission attempt.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalashnikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haritonov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalashnikov.
Haritonov trying to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haritonov is just riding it out for now. Kalashnikov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kalashnikov's cut.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haritonov misses the jab.
Haritonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Haritonov missing with a left hand there. Kalashnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haritonov misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a single leg into guard. Haritonov didn't expect that.
Kalashnikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalashnikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalashnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Haritonov defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haritonov is refusing to be controlled, as Kalashnikov sits in half guard.
Haritonov trying to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haritonov is staying active underneath Kalashnikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalashnikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haritonov is just riding it out for now. Kalashnikov eventually gives up the hold.
Haritonov is refusing to be controlled, as Kalashnikov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haritonov tries to roll over but Kalashnikov keeps him under control.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but Haritonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalashnikov to get the leverage.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but Haritonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalashnikov to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haritonov is looking to escape.
Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Haritonov is defending well.
Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Haritonov is defending well.
Haritonov tries to roll over but Kalashnikov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov is working for a kimura but Haritonov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kalashnikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Haritonov.
Kalashnikov clinches up with Haritonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Haritonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalashnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kalashnikov fails to pull guard.
Kalashnikov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Kalashnikov manages to pull guard.
Haritonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haritonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haritonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haritonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haritonov wanted to stand there but Kalashnikov had control of the position.
Haritonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haritonov has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.
Kalashnikov working for a triangle but Haritonov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haritonov postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haritonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haritonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalashnikov looking for a guillotine here but Haritonov defends easily.
Haritonov looking to pass the guard.
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haritonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haritonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haritonov wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Haritonov postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haritonov defends it easily.
Haritonov wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sergei Haritonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haritonov.
Haritonov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haritonov postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haritonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haritonov is aware though and is defending well.
Kalashnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haritonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haritonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haritonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrei Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haritonov.
Haritonov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haritonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haritonov has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haritonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haritonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haritonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haritonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalashnikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haritonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haritonov has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalashnikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Kalashnikov!
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energy
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RATING
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