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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dangelo Vargas (ranked 5712 p4p, 376 weight class) and Vasily Grossman (ranked 4200 p4p, 315 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dangelo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas drives through and clinches with Grossman against the cage.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grossman walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vargas is looking to control Grossman's arms but Grossman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vargas has his back to the cage.
Grossman has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grossman smiles and moves away.
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Grossman back into the cage.
Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grossman as Vargas tries to tie him up.
Grossman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grossman to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Vargas is trying to drag Grossman to the mat but Grossman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vargas is looking for a takedown.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Grossman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Grossman is pressed up against the cage. Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grossman down to the mat. Grossman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman.
Vargas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grossman moves into the clinch.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grossman's waist but Grossman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
Vargas has Grossman up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasily Grossman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Grossman to the mat.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossman.
Grossman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
Grossman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossman throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grossman's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Grossman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grossman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman controlling Vargas's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grossman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grossman.
Grossman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
Vargas with a poor takedown
and Grossman moves into the clinch.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas pulls Grossman into guard.
Grossman cracks Vargas with a solid left hand.
Grossman throwing strikes but missing.
Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grossman is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangelo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grossman but Grossman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grossman lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Dangelo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas misses with a takedown
and Grossman counters by clinching up.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Vargas jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman pushes Vargas against the cage. Grossman is working some dirty boxing. Grossman pushes off with a quick right hook! Vargas goes down! Vargas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Grossman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Our winner, Vasily Grossman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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