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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferb Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor ITappedOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor ITappedOut acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferb Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor ITappedOut!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ITappedOut misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ITappedOut avoids a kick to the body.
ITappedOut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ITappedOut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fletcher's guard.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ITappedOut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fletcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ITappedOut defends well.
ITappedOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ITappedOut is controlling him.
Fletcher is looking for a triangle but ITappedOut pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher working for a triangle but ITappedOut defends it easily.
ITappedOut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ITappedOut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
ITappedOut distracts Fletcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ITappedOut throwing strikes from guard but Fletcher blocks nicely.
ITappedOut scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ITappedOut is controlling him.
ITappedOut chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fletcher has his foot on ITappedOut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ITappedOut works his way back into a safe position though.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
ITappedOut throwing strikes but missing.
Fletcher wants to get back to his feet but ITappedOut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ITappedOut wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
ITappedOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fletcher's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ITappedOut trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Fletcher trying to keep a closed guard but ITappedOut is proving a slippery customer.
ITappedOut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fletcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ITappedOut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fletcher wants to clinch.
Fletcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ITappedOut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fletcher's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ITappedOut postures up.
ITappedOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ITappedOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ITappedOut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ITappedOut distracts Fletcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ITappedOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ITappedOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fletcher wants to stand up but ITappedOut is controlling him.
ITappedOut drops back looking for a leg! Fletcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fletcher manages to kick ITappedOut off! ITappedOut jumps back into Fletcher's guard.
ITappedOut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor ITappedOut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fletcher tries to clinch up
and ITappedOut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fletcher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ITappedOut just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ITappedOut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ITappedOut has clasped his hands together around Fletcher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
ITappedOut landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
ITappedOut lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fletcher down.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fletcher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fletcher manages to work his way to half guard, despite ITappedOut's best efforts.
ITappedOut is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ITappedOut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ITappedOut's back!
Fletcher is trying to stick to ITappedOut's back but ITappedOut is turning into Fletcher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fletcher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by ITappedOut.
ITappedOut postures up in Fletcher's guard and throws a big left but Fletcher blocks it.
ITappedOut prevents Fletcher from getting back to his feet.
Fletcher is trying to control the position but ITappedOut postures up.
ITappedOut working some strikes from top position.
ITappedOut drops back looking for a leg! Fletcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fletcher manages to kick ITappedOut off! ITappedOut jumps back into Fletcher's guard.
Fletcher looking to control.
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.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fletcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ITappedOut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fletcher working for a triangle but ITappedOut defends it easily.
ITappedOut is in close to Fletcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut throwing strikes from guard but Fletcher blocks nicely.
ITappedOut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fletcher trying to keep a closed guard but ITappedOut is proving a slippery customer.
Fletcher kicks ITappedOut off and gets to his feet.
Fletcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ITappedOut was well out of range. Poor timing from Fletcher.
Fletcher darts in trying to clinch
and ITappedOut counters by moving into the clinch.
ITappedOut has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fletcher is trying to keep an underhook but ITappedOut manages to get the takedown into half guard.
ITappedOut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fletcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ITappedOut advances position into side control!
Fletcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fletcher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fletcher looks like he's trying to stand up.
ITappedOut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fletcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
ITappedOut seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor ITappedOut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fletcher throws a nice looking combination but ITappedOut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ITappedOut circles away from the clinch attempt
and ITappedOut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
ITappedOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
ITappedOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
Fletcher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ITappedOut has passed into half guard!
ITappedOut working Fletcher over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ITappedOut throwing shots but Fletcher is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fletcher defends it well.
ITappedOut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ITappedOut is nestled in close to Fletcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fletcher actively working from the bottom here.
ITappedOut is trying to work for a kimura but Fletcher is defending well.
Fletcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura but Fletcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ITappedOut to get the leverage.
ITappedOut stops Fletcher from getting back to his feet.
Fletcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from ITappedOut.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but ITappedOut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fletcher. ITappedOut does a little dance to reset his feet.
ITappedOut fails to land the takedown.
Fletcher scores with a one two! ITappedOut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut gets the takedown into side control.
Fletcher parries the strikes from ITappedOut easily there. ITappedOut is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fletcher to escape.
Fletcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ITappedOut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
ITappedOut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ITappedOut is working for a kimura but Fletcher is defending it quite comfortably.
ITappedOut seems to be working for a kimura but Fletcher defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fletcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ITappedOut.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ITappedOut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor ITappedOut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ITappedOut winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor ITappedOut!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
55% |
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