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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aja Usw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose the phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Usw is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Aja Usw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aja Usw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jose the phenom!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Usw.
Usw is breathing heavily.
Usw shoots for a takedown but the phenom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the phenom scores with a takedown into Usw's guard.
the phenom trying to control the position from guard on top but Usw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the phenom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the phenom with a nice head shot there.
the phenom trying to control but Usw is working from the bottom.
the phenom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the phenom postures up and lands a big shot to Usw's brow.
the phenom throws a big right hand that misses.
the phenom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the phenom distracts Usw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the phenom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usw keeping moving, preventing the phenom from controlling successfully.
the phenom works over Usw with some ground and pound from guard.
the phenom advances to half guard.
Usw won't allow the phenom to pass to mount.
the phenom is nestled in close to Usw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the phenom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
the phenom lands with some strikes.
the phenom working the ground and pound effectively.
Usw is in a horrible position here. the phenom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
the phenom tries to control but Usw wriggling away.
the phenom landing strikes, looking to finish!
the phenom lands a nice shot to the head.
the phenom scoring with strikes but Usw is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the phenom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usw looks a forlorn figure.
Usw is squirming around, avoiding the phenom's attempts to control the action.
the phenom landing strikes, looking to finish!
the phenom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
the phenom has hold of Usw's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Usw manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
the phenom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
the phenom avoids the attempt from Usw to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the phenom trying to control but Usw is having none of it.
the phenom lands with some strikes.
the phenom goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Usw turns into him and now he's in the phenom's guard.
Usw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the phenom dives on top into guard.
the phenom throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose the phenom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Usw shoots and misses
and the phenom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
the phenom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the phenom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the phenom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Usw's head.
the phenom with a nice head shot there.
the phenom looking to sit in guard and control but Usw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
the phenom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
the phenom keeping full guard, as Usw tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the phenom pulls Usw in close to his closed guard and prevents Usw from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but the phenom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Usw has the phenom in his guard.
the phenom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Usw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the phenom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
the phenom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Usw's guard.
Usw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Usw is in trouble now - the phenom has advanced to mount!
the phenom lands with some strikes.
the phenom working the ground and pound effectively.
Usw tries to hold on but the phenom postures up.
the phenom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
the phenom dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usw is in all sorts of trouble here.
the phenom dominating with strikes here.
the phenom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Usw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
the phenom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
the phenom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Usw tries to roll over but the phenom keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the phenom lands a nice short elbow.
the phenom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Usw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the phenom trying to control from half guard but Usw is working away.
the phenom prevents Usw from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the phenom throws a big shot that misses.
Usw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Usw showed some decent athleticism there.
Usw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the phenom defends it well.
jose the phenom has got the better of the ground game so far.
the phenom is defending against the submission attempts here by Usw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose the phenom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
the phenom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Usw trying to remain calm as the phenom controls from the top position.
the phenom cracks Usw with a big elbow.
the phenom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
the phenom cracks Usw with a big elbow.
the phenom decides to stand up, so the ref orders Usw to his feet.
Usw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Usw showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usw stops the phenom from getting back to his feet.
the phenom is trying to maintain the position but Usw is very close to passing his half guard.
the phenom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Usw wants to work for an arm triangle but the phenom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
the phenom is trying to stand up here but Usw is controlling him well.
Usw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the phenom defends it well.
Usw seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Usw is working for an americana but the phenom has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Usw was thinking about the submission.
the phenom looking for a sweep. Not yet the phenom, not yet.
Usw pushing down on the phenom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Usw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but the phenom sees it coming and defends easily.
Usw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the phenom defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the phenom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usw seems to be looking for submissions.
the phenom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Usw works his foot free and advances to mount.
the phenom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Usw goes for an armbar but the phenom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from the phenom.
the phenom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usw has his foot on the phenom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the phenom works his way back into a safe position though.
the phenom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aja Usw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usw has his foot on the phenom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the phenom works his way back into a safe position though.
the phenom with a flurry of punches that miss.
jose the phenom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Usw is looking for a triangle but the phenom pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aja Usw.
Well the phenom 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jose the phenom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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