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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Geist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Geist is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Geist!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Smokeleaf slams his shin into Geist's torso.
Smokeleaf is looking to land body kicks.
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf tries a low kick but Geist avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Geist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Geist moves his leg out of the way.
Smokeleaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Viktor Geist has been cut.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick as Geist jumps back.
Smokeleaf slips under a jab from Geist.
Smokeleaf is looking to slow Geist down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smokeleaf on his heels. He'll look to pass Smokeleaf's guard now, I'm sure.
Geist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokeleaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Geist looking to sit in guard and control but Smokeleaf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two 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.
Viktor Geist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Geist checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Angelo Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geist misses with a body shot.
Geist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smokeleaf.
Geist avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Geist moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Geist.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a solid leg kick but Geist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smokeleaf.
Geist checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf tries to land a front kick but Geist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smokeleaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Geist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Angelo Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smokeleaf was covering up waiting for the punch and Geist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Geist trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Geist landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf wants to stand but Geist is controlling the position.
Geist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geist landing with the ground and pound.
Geist controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Geist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smokeleaf gets caught flat footed, as Geist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Geist wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Geist throws a strike but Smokeleaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smokeleaf won't allow Geist to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist seems keen to control Smokeleaf's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Viktor Geist hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Angelo Smokeleaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Geist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smokeleaf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Geist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smokeleaf as he avoids it easily.
Smokeleaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Geist closes the distance and clinches up with Smokeleaf, looking for a takedown. Geist pushes Smokeleaf against the ropes but Smokeleaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angelo Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Geist.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick but Geist avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smokeleaf tries to land a leg kick but Geist saw it coming and moves away.
Geist looking to score a takedown here. Smokeleaf is defending well but Geist drives through and ends up in Smokeleaf's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf has Geist pulled in close to control his posture.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep here but Geist controlling him for the moment.
Geist with a nice head shot there.
Geist is in close to Smokeleaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geist wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
Geist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Geist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokeleaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Geist from controlling successfully.
Geist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geist is in close to Smokeleaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Geist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokeleaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Geist forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geist wants to free his trapped foot but Smokeleaf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Geist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktor Geist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Geist fails with a takedown attempt.
Geist avoids a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geist blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smokeleaf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smokeleaf - that will leave a mark!
Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
Geist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geist looks to land a left hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range nicely.
Geist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smokeleaf's waist but Smokeleaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geist off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist moves out of range of the body kick from Smokeleaf.
Geist moves out of range as Smokeleaf throws a body kick.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Geist moves his leg out of the way.
Geist looks to land a right hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range.
That kick from Smokeleaf tenderised Geist's leg. Geist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smokeleaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smokeleaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Geist's calf.
Smokeleaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Geist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geist shoots in looking for a takedown but Smokeleaf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angelo Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Geist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Geist misses the target.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Geist blocks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Geist moves out of range easily.
Smokeleaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Geist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smokeleaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geist looking to score a takedown here. Smokeleaf is defending well but Geist drives through and ends up in Smokeleaf's guard.
Smokeleaf keeping full guard, as Geist tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Geist.
Geist controlling from the top position.
Viktor Geist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geist passes Smokeleaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Geist throwing shots but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist wants to control but Smokeleaf is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Geist there.
Geist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smokeleaf!
Geist throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf taking shots to the head.
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 Angelo Smokeleaf.
I think Smokeleaf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Angelo Smokeleaf!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Angelo Smokeleaf!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Viktor Geist!
Angelo Smokeleaf wins by split decision!
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energy
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hype
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