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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lumpiot Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorik Vartanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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190 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lumpiot Paskaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorik Vartanov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskaks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vartanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paskaks's corner calls for a 1-2. Paskaks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vartanov swings widly with a right hand
and Vartanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jorik Vartanov has been cut.
Vartanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paskaks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vartanov won't be happy with that.
Paskaks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskaks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartanov keeps working.
Paskaks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paskaks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paskaks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paskaks tries to score with some ground and pound. Vartanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vartanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vartanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Paskaks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vartanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks has his takedown stuffed
and Vartanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paskaks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paskaks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vartanov!
Vartanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paskaks is landing with some decent strikes but Vartanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vartanov taking shots to the head.
Paskaks trying to control but Vartanov is having none of it.
Paskaks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vartanov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanov controlling from the top position.
Vartanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vartanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vartanov thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov content to stall in guard here.
Paskaks trying to control the position.
Vartanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vartanov won't allow Paskaks to sweep him here.
Jorik Vartanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vartanov darts in trying to clinch
letting Paskaks counter with a right hand.
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.
Paskaks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paskaks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vartanov counters with a shoot takedown. Paskaks fights it but they end up in guard.
Paskaks is breathing heavily.
Vartanov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vartanov with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartanov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lumpiot Paskaks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vartanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paskaks quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanov controlling the action here.
Paskaks actively working from the bottom here.
Paskaks is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vartanov is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks is trying to control but can't.
Paskaks gets full guard.
Paskaks striking off his back but it's not causing Vartanov any problems.
Vartanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Vartanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paskaks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vartanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paskaks is trying to control the position but Vartanov postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorik Vartanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vartanov misses with a leg kick
and Paskaks counters with a big head kick but Vartanov shrugs it off.
Vartanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paskaks trying to hold on to Vartanov's head to control him but Vartanov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vartanov is working for an americana but Paskaks has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vartanov was thinking about the submission.
Vartanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Vartanov drops back looking for a leg! Paskaks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paskaks manages to kick Vartanov off! Vartanov jumps back into Paskaks's guard.
Paskaks working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorik Vartanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paskaks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vartanov counters with a single leg into guard. Paskaks didn't expect that.
Vartanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paskaks looking to control.
Paskaks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paskaks wants to take a breather but Vartanov is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vartanov is looking for a sweep. Paskaks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorik Vartanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vartanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Paskaks from advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vartanov throws a lazy head kick
and Paskaks counters with a straight right hand.
Paskaks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paskaks misses with a takedown attempt
and Vartanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vartanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vartanov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorik Vartanov.
Vartanov wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskaks jabs Vartanov right on the nose. Vartanov blinks but takes it well.
Vartanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paskaks is trying to defend but Vartanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vartanov trying to control the pace.
Paskaks is trying to stand back up but Vartanov is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vartanov controlling the action here.
Vartanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vartanov trying to mount his opponent but Paskaks defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorik Vartanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vartanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorik Vartanov!
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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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