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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelly Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein shoots in but Wells avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Goldstein.
Wells misses with a hook.
Goldstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wells's hands.
Wells throws a series of punches but Goldstein avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldstein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wells to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wells shrugs it off.
Goldstein moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wells has worked his arm free - good work by Wells!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goldstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goldstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goldstein looks gassed!
Wells regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goldstein's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wells makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wells.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wells working a defensive guard here.
Goldstein drops back looking for a leg! Wells is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wells manages to kick Goldstein off! Goldstein jumps back into Wells's guard.
Goldstein pushes down on Wells's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wells wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goldstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldstein is looking to advance position but Wells won't allow it.
Goldstein prevents Wells from improving his position.
Wells might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wells is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wells is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldstein's back!
Wells trying to control.
I would not like to be Goldstein right now.
Wells trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goldstein has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wells escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wells!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldstein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Wells tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
Goldstein is keen to just control but Wells is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wells!
Wells is trying to escape the mount.
Wells is squirming around, avoiding Goldstein's attempts to control the action.
Wells knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldstein on the ground.
Wells defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goldstein.
Goldstein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wells is now in Goldstein's guard. A big mistake from Goldstein there, giving up the dominant position!
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Goldstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wells wants to pass the guard but Goldstein is keeping the position.
Goldstein working for submissions but it's allowed Wells to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wells passes into side control!
Goldstein is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells takes a little break here. Goldstein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goldstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wells sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein wants to get back to full guard.
Goldstein looking for submissions off his back.
Wells keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goldstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldstein wants to take a breather but Wells is having none of it.
Goldstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wells won't allow Goldstein to pass to mount.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wells tries to get to full guard but Goldstein has control of the leg.
Goldstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wells makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wells.
Kelly Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Goldstein slips nicely into half guard.
Goldstein is thwarting Wells's attempts to control the position.
Wells is trying to get back to full guard.
Wells makes his way to full guard, as Goldstein worked for a kimura.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Wells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wells controlling Goldstein's posture.
Wells keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Goldstein has gone for a leg lock! Wells slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goldstein's guard.
Wells is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goldstein has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wells is looking to defend but Goldstein has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wells! Goldstein pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wells taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Goldstein!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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