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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Fearsbrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleb Rasheed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fearsbrock comes to the cage accompanied by chicken dance. Rasheed has chosen In the air tonight as his entrance music. Fedor Fearsbrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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214 lbs
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180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Fearsbrock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaleb Rasheed! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from Fearsbrock both land. Nice combination. Rasheed shoots in but Fearsbrock avoids the takedown attempt easily. Fearsbrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasheed should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Fearsbrock throws a series of punches but Rasheed moves out of range. Fearsbrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Rasheed wants to clinch. Fearsbrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasheed. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fearsbrock - that will leave a mark!
Rasheed wants to clinch. Fearsbrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fearsbrock's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fearsbrock duly obliges. Fearsbrock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fearsbrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rasheed looking to throw knees to the head but Fearsbrock is blocking nicely.
Fearsbrock tries to break the clinch but Rasheed is controlling the position. Fearsbrock manages to break the clinch.
Rasheed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fearsbrock's waist but Fearsbrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasheed off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rasheed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Fearsbrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Fearsbrock rushes Rasheed and presses him up against the cage. Rasheed scores with a hook to the body. Fearsbrock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rasheed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fearsbrock leaning his opponent against the cage. Fearsbrock is pressed up against the cage. Rasheed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fearsbrock down to the mat. Fearsbrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fedor Fearsbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleb Rasheed. Rasheed looks gassed! The fight moves into the clinch position. Fearsbrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasheed has him pressed against the cage. Rasheed leaning against his opponent.
Rasheed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fearsbrock wants to break free but Rasheed has control.
Rasheed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fearsbrock wants to break free but Rasheed has control.
Nice body punch from Fearsbrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fearsbrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fearsbrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasheed prevents Fearsbrock from breaking the clinch. Rasheed lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fearsbrock breaks from the clinch.
Fearsbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fearsbrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rasheed tries to clinch up and Fearsbrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fearsbrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rasheed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fearsbrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasheed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fearsbrock is looking to escape. Rasheed working Fearsbrock over with strikes. Rasheed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fearsbrock's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock tries to kick Rasheed off but Rasheed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fearsbrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasheed. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fearsbrock wants to control but Rasheed is keeping busy.
Rasheed throws a strike but Fearsbrock avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Fearsbrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasheed is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasheed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fearsbrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rasheed fails with the takedown and Fearsbrock counters with a series of strikes. Rasheed will be more careful next time no doubt. Rasheed on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rasheed looks for a takedown but Fearsbrock sprawls well. Fearsbrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rasheed tries for a takedown but Fearsbrock circles away easily and Fearsbrock counters with a one-two to the body. Fearsbrock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Fearsbrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fearsbrock throws a combination. Rasheed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rasheed is rocked! Fearsbrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Rasheed is still on wobbly legs! Can Fearsbrock finish him? A nice combination there by Fearsbrock.
Fearsbrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasheed, pushing him back against the cage. Fearsbrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasheed avoids the damage to the body. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rasheed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fearsbrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Come on Fearsbrock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rasheed seems to have recovered his senses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fearsbrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rasheed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rasheed can't get the takedown.
Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rasheed looking to throw knees to the head but Fearsbrock is blocking nicely.
Rasheed lands a left hand.
Rasheed has Fearsbrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fearsbrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nice elbow from Rasheed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Fearsbrock dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fearsbrock lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Fedor Fearsbrock has been cut. Rasheed with a lazy takedown attempt and Fearsbrock counters with a one-two to the body. Rasheed wants to clinch. Fearsbrock lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Fearsbrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fearsbrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasheed with a poor takedown and Fearsbrock counters by moving into the clinch. Fearsbrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasheed has him pressed against the cage. Rasheed lands a nice uppercut. Fearsbrock gets underhooks to prevent Rasheed's takedown attempt.
Fedor Fearsbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleb Rasheed. Nice body punch from Fearsbrock. Rasheed lands a knee to the body.
Fearsbrock can't break the clinch.
Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rasheed crunches a lovely knee into Fearsbrock's ribcage. Rasheed lands an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rasheed tightens his grip and picks Fearsbrock up, before dumping him to the ground. Fearsbrock manages to land in guard. Fearsbrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasheed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasheed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rasheed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fearsbrock looking to control.
Rasheed landing some decent shots from guard. Rasheed stopping the sweep attempt from Fearsbrock. Rasheed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rasheed is pushing down on Fearsbrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fearsbrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasheed has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rasheed looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fearsbrock tries to get to full guard but Rasheed has control of the leg. Fearsbrock gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rasheed thows a big elbow that misses. Fearsbrock 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. Rasheed passes into half guard. Rasheed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fearsbrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rasheed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rasheed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rasheed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasheed connects with a nice short shot to Fearsbrock's temple. Rasheed scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rasheed working Fearsbrock over with strikes. Fearsbrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasheed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasheed. Rasheed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fearsbrock tries to kick Rasheed off but Rasheed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rasheed slips a nice elbow through Fearsbrock's hands, connecting with Fearsbrock's forehead. Fearsbrock trying to control but Rasheed postures up.
Fearsbrock is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rasheed pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rasheed takes one to the chin there. Rasheed on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fearsbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fearsbrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasheed has him pressed against the cage. Fearsbrock manages to break the clinch.
Fearsbrock clinches up against the cage. Rasheed looking to throw knees to the head but Fearsbrock is blocking nicely.
Fearsbrock wants to break free but Rasheed has control.
Rasheed stalling in the clinch.
Rasheed landing knees to the head.
Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fearsbrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasheed has him pressed against the cage. Rasheed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rasheed stalling.
Rasheed tries a knee to the head but Fearsbrock blocks it.
Rasheed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasheed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fearsbrock's sensitive parts. Rasheed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rasheed grinds an elbow into Fearsbrock's temple. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fearsbrock is trying to control Rasheed's posture but Rasheed avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleb Rasheed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Fedor Fearsbrock's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rasheed closes the distance but Fearsbrock moves to the side and Fearsbrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fearsbrock moves into the clinch. with the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasheed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fearsbrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fedor Fearsbrock is winning the standup battle so far. Rasheed is looking to clinch. Rasheed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fearsbrock counters with a nice leg kick. Fearsbrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Fearsbrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Fearsbrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasheed takes one to the chin there. Rasheed looks to clinch and Fearsbrock counters with a one-two to the body. Fearsbrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rasheed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fearsbrock's guard. Rasheed distracts Fearsbrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rasheed stops Fearsbrock from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rasheed thows a big elbow that misses. Fearsbrock has his feet on Rasheed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Rasheed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rasheed tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fearsbrock counters with a straight right hand. Rasheed tries to clinch and Fearsbrock counters with a one-two to the body. Fearsbrock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasheed is trying to get back to half guard. Fearsbrock stands up. Rasheed looks to clinch and Fearsbrock counters with a nice uppercut. Fearsbrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rasheed keeps control of Fearsbrock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fearsbrock lands a nice uppercut. Fearsbrock tries to pull guard but Rasheed won't allow it.
Rasheed throws a punch but it's blocked by Fearsbrock. Rasheed tries for a takedown but Fearsbrock manages to get underhooks.
Fedor Fearsbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleb Rasheed. Rasheed is looking to break free of the clinch but Fearsbrock has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fearsbrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fearsbrock!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Rasheed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fearsbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rasheed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasheed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rasheed scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kaleb Rasheed has got the better of the ground game so far. Rasheed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fearsbrock working a defensive guard here.
Rasheed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fearsbrock's guard. Rasheed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fearsbrock is looking for a sweep. Rasheed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rasheed is working away from the top position though. Rasheed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Rasheed tries to clinch but Fearsbrock moves away and Fearsbrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fearsbrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fearsbrock is working the combinations to good effect here. Rasheed looks to clinch and Fearsbrock counters with a left and a right that stings Rasheed. Fedor Fearsbrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rasheed looks to clinch and Fearsbrock counters with a one-two to the body. Rasheed tries for a takedown but Fearsbrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fearsbrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rasheed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasheed looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasheed, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fearsbrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasheed swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rasheed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rasheed thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Fearsbrock can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rasheed throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rasheed won't let Fearsbrock get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Rasheed working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Fedor Fearsbrock showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fearsbrock 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Fearsbrock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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