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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigzilla Onethreeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onethreeone has chosen Zagovorka as his entrance music. Bigzilla Onethreeone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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193 lbs
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180 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bigzilla Onethreeone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onethreeone moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Onethreeone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fletcher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fletcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Onethreeone has double underhooks.
Onethreeone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fletcher smiles and moves away.
Onethreeone clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Onethreeone scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onethreeone blocks an uppercut.
Onethreeone taking a breather.
Onethreeone told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Onethreeone jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onethreeone looking for a sweep. Not yet Onethreeone, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onethreeone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fletcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Onethreeone looking for a sweep. Not yet Onethreeone, not yet.
Fletcher won't allow Onethreeone to get back to his feet.
Fletcher really is a fat lump.
Onethreeone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fletcher cracks Onethreeone with a solid left hand.
Fletcher wants to control from the top but Onethreeone keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Onethreeone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Onethreeone has managed to clinch.
Fletcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Onethreeone breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onethreeone throws out a leg kick but Fletcher moves out of range and Onethreeone only half commits.
Fletcher avoids the body shot from Onethreeone.
Bigzilla Onethreeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onethreeone throws a head kick that misses.
Onethreeone fails with a takedown attempt.
Onethreeone pushes Fletcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fletcher can't get the takedown.
Fletcher has Onethreeone pushed against the cage.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Onethreeone manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onethreeone fails to pull guard.
Vito Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigzilla Onethreeone.
Fletcher takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Onethreeone.
It looks like Vito Fletcher has been cut.
Onethreeone is trying to pull guard but Fletcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Onethreeone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onethreeone fails to pull guard.
Onethreeone looks winded!
Fletcher has had enough of the clinch but Onethreeone keeps him there for the moment.
Onethreeone tries to throw a body punch but Fletcher avoids it by throwing Onethreeone back against the cage.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onethreeone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Onethreeone jumps guard and drags Fletcher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Onethreeone being controlled here, momentarily.
Onethreeone keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Onethreeone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fletcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigzilla Onethreeone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vito Fletcher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Onethreeone closes the distance and clinches.
Fletcher is trying to pull guard but Onethreeone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bigzilla Onethreeone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Onethreeone jumps guard but Fletcher stands there with Onethreeone around his waist. Onethreeone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Onethreeone tries to pull guard but Fletcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Onethreeone jumps guard and drags Fletcher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Onethreeone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onethreeone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onethreeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Onethreeone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onethreeone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onethreeone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Onethreeone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onethreeone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fletcher wants to control from the top but Onethreeone keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Onethreeone shoots for a takedown but Fletcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vito Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigzilla Onethreeone.
Onethreeone is breathing heavily.
Onethreeone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fletcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onethreeone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Onethreeone tries to sprawl out of it but Fletcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onethreeone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Onethreeone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Onethreeone as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onethreeone shoots in looking for a takedown but Fletcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Onethreeone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Onethreeone drives through and clinches with Fletcher against the cage.
Fletcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Onethreeone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fletcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fletcher pulls guard effortlessly.
Fletcher working a defensive guard here.
Fletcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fletcher, not yet.
Onethreeone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fletcher trying to keep a closed guard but Onethreeone is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher has control of Onethreeone's left arm, preventing Onethreeone from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Onethreeone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fletcher counters with a nice leg kick.
Onethreeone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fletcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fletcher gets underhooks to prevent Onethreeone's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onethreeone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fletcher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Onethreeone forces Fletcher back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigzilla Onethreeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vito Fletcher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fletcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Onethreeone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Onethreeone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onethreeone forces Fletcher back against the cage and clinches.
Fletcher trying to control the position but instead, Onethreeone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fletcher into the cage.
Onethreeone jumps into guard, dragging Fletcher to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onethreeone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fletcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Onethreeone is trying to keep Fletcher in close.
Onethreeone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onethreeone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fletcher stands up and waves to Onethreeone to follow him.
Onethreeone shoots in looking for a takedown but Fletcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Onethreeone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Onethreeone clinches up against the cage.
Onethreeone working aggressively here.
Fletcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fletcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Onethreeone smiles and moves away.
Onethreeone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vito Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigzilla Onethreeone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onethreeone rushes Fletcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fletcher is trying to pull guard but Onethreeone has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fletcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fletcher can't get the takedown.
Onethreeone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fletcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onethreeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onethreeone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Onethreeone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Onethreeone blocking some punches.
Onethreeone is trying to pull guard but Fletcher has him pressed against the cage.
Fletcher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Onethreeone uses from the top position.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Onethreeone from controlling successfully.
Fletcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onethreeone manages to get himself to full guard.
Fletcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Onethreeone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fletcher is aware though and is defending well.
Fletcher postures up in Onethreeone's guard and throws a big left but Onethreeone blocks it.
Fletcher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fletcher lands a couple of digs.
Onethreeone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onethreeone has an active guard here but Fletcher has managed to pass into half guard.
Vito Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigzilla Onethreeone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Onethreeone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fletcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Onethreeone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bigzilla Onethreeone!
A very excited looking Bigzilla Onethreeone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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