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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhirinovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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218 lbs
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186 cm
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210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov scores with a jab to the body.
Dragov lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhirinovsky's head.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhirinovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhirinovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov circles away easily
and Dragov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but Dragov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhirinovsky misses the shot to the body.
Zhirinovsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragov tries to avoid it but Zhirinovsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragov to the ground. Dragov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhirinovsky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragov.
Zhirinovsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhirinovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragov but Dragov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhirinovsky shoots and misses
and Dragov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhirinovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown
and Dragov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhirinovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Dragov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhirinovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Dragov is working from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky being controlled here momentarily.
Zhirinovsky postures up in Dragov's guard and throws a big left but Dragov blocks it.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Dragov is working from the bottom.
Dragov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zhirinovsky!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dragov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zhirinovsky because Dragov loaded up on that one.
Zhirinovsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dragov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zhirinovsky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dragov.
Zhirinovsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dragov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dragov landing punches.
Dragov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dragov trying to control but Zhirinovsky is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Dragov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dragov throws a shot from downtown. Zhirinovsky moves away and avoids it.
Zhirinovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a double leg but Dragov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragov as he avoids it easily.
Zhirinovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragov's waist but Dragov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirinovsky off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirinovsky looks to throw the jab but Dragov is out of range.
Zhirinovsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragov tries to avoid it but Zhirinovsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragov to the ground. Dragov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but Dragov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov circles away easily
and Dragov counters with a nice uppercut.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragov looks to land a combination but Zhirinovsky avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhirinovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragov wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhirinovsky has his takedown stuffed
and Dragov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhirinovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhirinovsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhirinovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and clinches up with Dragov, looking for a takedown. Zhirinovsky pushes Dragov against the cage but Dragov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but Dragov shows good takedown defense.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragov digs a good hook to Zhirinovsky's body.
Zhirinovsky fails with the takedown
and Dragov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dragov tests Zhirinovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhirinovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Dragov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhirinovsky's head.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov circles away easily
and Dragov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zhirinovsky!
Zhirinovsky blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dragov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dragov looking to finish with strikes here!
Dragov looking to ground and pound but Zhirinovsky is blocking nicely.
Dragov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dragov trying to control but Zhirinovsky is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dragov looking to control but Zhirinovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dragov throwing strikes here but Zhirinovsky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dragov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Dragov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhirinovsky shoots for a takedown but Dragov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhirinovsky.
Dragov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragov as he jumps to the side.
Dragov looks to land a left hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range nicely.
Zhirinovsky with a poor takedown
and Dragov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragov takes a swing at Zhirinovsky's ribcage but misses.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown
and Dragov counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhirinovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhirinovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhirinovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhirinovsky misses with a double jab
and Dragov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhirinovsky thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky slips a jab and a cross from Dragov.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhirinovsky walks into a straight right hand from Dragov.
Dragov tests Zhirinovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhirinovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Dragov coming out on top.
Zhirinovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Dragov throws out a loose jab but Zhirinovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky. Zhirinovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhirinovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhirinovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragov counters with a nice body shot.
Zhirinovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragov is just out of range.
Zhirinovsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dragov throws a right hand that Zhirinovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhirinovsky also avoids with ease.
Zhirinovsky has his takedown stuffed
and Dragov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhirinovsky ducks under a wild hook from Dragov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown
and Dragov counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragov throws a strike aimed at the side of Zhirinovsky's head but Zhirinovsky avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dragov throws an elbow but Zhirinovsky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dragov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dragov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zhirinovsky is avoiding damage well.
Zhirinovsky is not content to let Dragov control the position.
Dragov tries to stand but Zhirinovsky is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oleg Dragov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragov lands some shots froms side control.
Zhirinovsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dragov wants to control but Zhirinovsky is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Dragov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Dragov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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