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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Vestuvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Vestuvich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexei Vestuvich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vestuvich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crocodile's guard.
Crocodile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vestuvich tries to free his leg and advance position but Crocodile is retaining full guard.
Vestuvich wants to stand but Crocodile is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crocodile working a defensive guard here.
Crocodile being controlled here, momentarily.
Vestuvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocodile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vestuvich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vestuvich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crocodile is keeping the position for now.
Crocodile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vestuvich controlling from the top position.
Vestuvich preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocodile is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocodile has escaped and now he's on top!
Vestuvich wants to sweep but no luck.
Crocodile content to stall in guard here.
Crocodile trying to control but Vestuvich is working from the bottom.
Crocodile might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vestuvich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vestuvich wants to get back to his feet but Crocodile is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crocodile trying to control the position from guard on top but Vestuvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocodile content to stall in guard here.
Crocodile trying to control the position from guard on top but Vestuvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vestuvich shoots in and bounces Crocodile off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vestuvich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Vestuvich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vestuvich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocodile throws a nice looking combination but Vestuvich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vestuvich wants to clinch.
Crocodile shoots and misses
and Vestuvich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crocodile moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vestuvich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crocodile trying to keep a closed guard but Vestuvich is proving a slippery customer.
Vestuvich wants to control from the top but Crocodile keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vestuvich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crocodile is keeping the position for now.
Vestuvich wants to control from the top but Crocodile keeps moving.
Vestuvich is really struggling to control Crocodile but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crocodile wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vestuvich is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crocodile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexei Vestuvich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocodile misses with a takedown attempt
and Vestuvich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crocodile won't be happy with that.
Vestuvich is trying to ground and pound but Crocodile uses the momentary lack of control by Vestuvich to regain half guard.
Vestuvich is thwarting Crocodile's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vestuvich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crocodile sees it coming and defends easily.
Crocodile keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crocodile wants to control but Vestuvich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vestuvich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crocodile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crocodile is refusing to be controlled, as Vestuvich sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Vestuvich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crocodile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vestuvich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crocodile napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vestuvich in side control, throwing shots but Crocodile defends.
You can see the frustration on Crocodile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Vestuvich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crocodile is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vestuvich controls the position.
Vestuvich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Vestuvich crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Crocodile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vestuvich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crocodile being controlled for a moment.
Vestuvich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vestuvich decides to stand back up. Vestuvich steps back and let's Crocodile get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile shoots and misses
so Vestuvich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vestuvich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vestuvich wants to pass the guard but Crocodile is keeping the position.
Crocodile keeping moving, preventing Vestuvich from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vestuvich.
Crocodile controls Vestuvich momentarily but Vestuvich frees himself.
Vestuvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocodile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vestuvich wants to pass the guard but Crocodile is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vestuvich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crocodile sprawls well initially but Vestuvich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich is thwarting Crocodile's attempts to control the position.
Crocodile is looking for a sweep. Vestuvich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocodile is in trouble now - Vestuvich has advanced to mount!
Vestuvich looking to ground and pound but Crocodile is blocking nicely.
Junior Crocodile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Vestuvich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocodile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Vestuvich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vestuvich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Vestuvich!
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hype
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RATING
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