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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stanislav Krauss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Krauss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krauss enables Ribiero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krauss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribiero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribiero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krauss keeping moving, preventing Ribiero from controlling successfully.
Ribiero stopping the sweep attempt from Krauss.
Krauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribiero.
Ribiero prevents Krauss from getting back to his feet.
Ribiero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribiero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribiero wants to pass the guard but Krauss is keeping the position.
Krauss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribiero controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribiero stands up from Krauss's guard - Ribiero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribiero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribiero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero wants to control but Krauss is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krauss tries to get to full guard but Ribiero has control of the leg.
Krauss trying to hold on to Ribiero's head to control him but Ribiero postures up.
Ribiero not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Ribiero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Krauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribiero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauss misses with a combination
and Ribiero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krauss won't be happy with that.
Ribiero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krauss pushes Ribiero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ribiero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ribiero advances nicely into full mount.
Krauss is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krauss wants to control but Ribiero is having none of it.
Ribiero landing strikes from the mount and Krauss is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krauss sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribiero working over Krauss with some ground and pound. Krauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ribiero escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krauss.
Krauss tries to keep at a distance but Ribiero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribiero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ribiero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribiero tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribiero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krauss did well to prevent Ribiero getting side control.
Ribiero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krauss's head.
Krauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribiero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krauss sees it coming and defends easily.
Krauss is trying to control but can't.
Krauss is looking for a sweep. Ribiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krauss looking for submissions off his back.
Paul Ribiero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krauss won't allow Ribiero to pass to mount.
Krauss is staying active underneath Ribiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero controlling the action here.
Ribiero decides to stand and escape the position.
Krauss swinging wildly here.
Krauss blocks a head kick by Ribiero.
Krauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krauss looks to land a combination but Ribiero avoids it well.
Krauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Krauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero gets the takedown into side control.
Krauss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribiero's best efforts.
Krauss is looking for a sweep. Ribiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krauss is working hard here to advance position.
Ribiero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribiero is breathing heavily.
Krauss tries to get to full guard but Ribiero has control of the leg.
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!
Ribiero not doing much here.
Krauss wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauss is trying to control but can't.
Ribiero is trying to control the action in half guard but Krauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Ribiero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ribiero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krauss did well to prevent Ribiero getting side control.
Ribiero seems to be working for a kimura but Krauss defends the submission attempt.
Ribiero seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krauss tries to kick Ribiero off but Ribiero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krauss gets full guard.
Krauss looking to control.
Krauss wants to stand and escape but Ribiero is having none of it.
Krauss wants to control but Ribiero passes easily into half guard.
Krauss wants to control but Ribiero is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krauss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ribiero 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.
Krauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribiero feints and as Krauss raises his hands in defense, Ribiero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribiero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krauss, up you get!
Ribiero has managed to clinch.
Ribiero has Krauss pushed against the cage.
Ribiero trying to land knees to the body.
Ribiero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krauss throws a right hand that Ribiero ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribiero also avoids with ease.
Ribiero looks to land a combination but Krauss avoids it well.
Ribiero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauss looks to land a combination but Ribiero avoids it well.
Ribiero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribiero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krauss throws a right hand that Ribiero ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribiero also avoids with ease.
Ribiero shoots in and bounces Krauss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krauss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribiero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribiero wants to control from the top but Krauss keeps moving.
Ribiero wants to pass the guard but Krauss is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Krauss doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ribiero paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Krauss - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stanislav Krauss!
Stanislav Krauss is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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