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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolif Cheperov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by The Downfall Of Us All. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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178 lbs
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197 cm
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 Helsinki, Riley Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolif Cheperov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheperov tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Cheperov tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Cheperov tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Cheperov is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheperov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheperov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheperov wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
Cheperov gets a clinch.
Charles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Cheperov tries to stand but Charles is controlling from the bottom.
Charles controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheperov wants to get up but he can't break Charles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cheperov being controlled here momentarily.
Cheperov wants to stand and escape but instead Charles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Riley Charles.
Cheperov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheperov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheperov wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles feints and as Cheperov raises his hands in defense, Charles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles stops Cheperov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cheperov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles drops back looking for a leg! Cheperov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheperov manages to kick Charles off! Charles jumps back into Cheperov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Charles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cheperov doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
Charles tries to clinch up.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt
so Charles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cheperov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Charles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cheperov, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheperov wants to clinch but Charles slips to the side
and Charles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cheperov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Cheperov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cheperov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheperov tries to stand but Charles is controlling from the bottom.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheperov tries to stand but Charles is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Charles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheperov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control.
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Cheperov is defending well.
Charles trying to control the position but Cheperov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheperov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheperov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charles wants to control but Cheperov is keeping him busy.
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.
Cheperov being controlled for a moment.
Riley Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheperov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Charles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cheperov stuffs the takedown.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheperov wants to clinch but Charles slips to the side
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control.
Cheperov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cheperov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cheperov is not content to let Charles control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheperov tries to escape but Charles is in control.
Charles takes a little break here. Cheperov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Riley Charles.
Cheperov wants to clinch
and Charles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Charles wants to stand up but Cheperov is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to control. Cheperov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles is trying to work for a kimura but Cheperov is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Charles here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cheperov is trying to stand up here but Charles is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles trying to control from half guard but Cheperov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cheperov is defending against the submission attempts here by Charles.
Charles is keen to just control but Cheperov is a slippery customer.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheperov moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.
Cheperov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Charles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Cheperov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Charles is trying to control the position but Cheperov postures up.
Rolif Cheperov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheperov stands up over Charles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Charles!
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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
RATING
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