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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kravcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kravcov comes to the cage accompanied by SoyuzMultFilm - Ostorozno, obezjanki!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kravcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravcov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Impaler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Impaler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kravcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravcov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Impaler has his hands on Kravcov's head, controlling the position.
The Impaler wants to sweep here but Kravcov controlling him for the moment.
The Impaler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vlad The Impaler.
The Impaler shoots in and gets a takedown into Kravcov's guard.
Kravcov trying to strike off his back.
Kravcov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Impaler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kravcov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Impaler has Kravcov in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kravcov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravcov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravcov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Impaler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Impaler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravcov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Impaler's head.
The Impaler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravcov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Impaler wants to stand up but Kravcov is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Impaler is on top in guard.
Kravcov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravcov, not yet.
The Impaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravcov is retaining full guard.
The Impaler with a nice head shot there.
Kravcov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Impaler is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Impaler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kravcov dives on top into guard.
The Impaler trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravcov pushing down on The Impaler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Impaler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravcov.
Kravcov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Impaler defending well though.
The Impaler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kravcov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Impaler defending well though.
Kravcov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Impaler is pressing down on Kravcov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Impaler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravcov is one step ahead there.
Kravcov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravcov trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
The Impaler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravcov wants to get back to full guard.
The Impaler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kravcov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Impaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Impaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kravcov is just riding it out for now. The Impaler eventually gives up the hold.
The Impaler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kravcov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Impaler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kravcov is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler tries to control but Kravcov wriggling away.
The Impaler working for a guillotine from mount but Kravcov is in no mood to give up.
The Impaler has control of Kravcov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kravcov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Impaler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kravcov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravcov is desperately trying to improve his position but The Impaler has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad The Impaler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kravcov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kravcov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Impaler sneaks back into half guard.
The Impaler wants to get back to full guard.
Kravcov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Impaler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kravcov is keen to just control but The Impaler is a slippery customer.
Kravcov throwing shots but The Impaler is blocking nicely.
Kravcov throwing shots but The Impaler is blocking nicely.
The Impaler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravcov.
Kravcov 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.
The Impaler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravcov is pressing down on The Impaler's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Impaler is holding on for now.
The Impaler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravcov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravcov's back!
Kravcov is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravcov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Impaler's arms.
The Impaler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kravcov to escape the position.
Kravcov wants to escape the position.
Kravcov breaks The Impaler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vlad The Impaler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Impaler holds on and takes a little breather.
The Impaler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Impaler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Impaler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Impaler is pulling down on Kravcov's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravcov throws an elbow that misses. The Impaler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravcov's guard. Nice move by The Impaler!
The Impaler stopping the sweep attempt from Kravcov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kravcov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Impaler.
The Impaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravcov is retaining full guard.
Kravcov keeping moving, preventing The Impaler from controlling successfully.
Kravcov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kravcov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravcov keeping moving, preventing The Impaler from controlling successfully.
The Impaler drops back looking for a leg! Kravcov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kravcov manages to kick The Impaler off! The Impaler jumps back into Kravcov's guard.
The Impaler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Impaler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kravcov's half guard.
Kravcov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kravcov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Impaler is working away from the top position though.
The Impaler prevents Kravcov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kravcov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Impaler.
Kravcov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kravcov.
Kravcov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Impaler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kravcov keeping moving, preventing The Impaler from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Impaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravcov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad The Impaler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kravcov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kravcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravcov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Impaler defending well though.
Kravcov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kravcov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Impaler is positioning himself well to prevent Kravcov advancing to mount.
The Impaler is pressing down on Kravcov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Impaler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravcov.
The Impaler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravcov is one step ahead there.
Kravcov throwing strikes but missing.
The Impaler is controlling Kravcov's posture.
The Impaler pushes a forearm under Kravcov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kravcov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad The Impaler!
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energy
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hype
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