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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosef Wieler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yosef Wieler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elijah Booker's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elijah Booker!
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, Yosef Wieler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wieler tries for a takedown but Booker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown but Booker shows good takedown defense.
Elijah Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosef Wieler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wieler.
Wieler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Booker defends it nicely.
Booker throws a big counter combination but Wieler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Booker as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Booker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Booker leaves Wieler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wieler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieler shoots in but no luck this time.
Booker slaps away a takedown attempt from Wieler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Wieler looks to move away, Booker throws a big counter combo but Wieler just gets out of the way.
Wieler looks winded!
Wieler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Booker avoids it really well and circles away.
Wieler shoots in and drives through. Booker sprawls well.
Wieler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBooker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wieler.
Booker closes the distance and pushes Wieler back into the cage.
Booker breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wieler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wieler or perhaps it was just good defense by Booker, which made it look bad.
Wieler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Booker rushes Wieler and presses him up against the cage.
Booker pulls guard successfully.
Booker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Booker seems keen to control Wieler's posture.
Booker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Booker wants to stand up but Wieler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker stands up and beckons Wieler to join him on the feet.
Yosef Wieler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Booker.
That kick from Booker tenderised Wieler's leg. Wieler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wieler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Booker circles away.
It looked like Booker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wieler misses with a takedown attempt - Booker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Booker throws a looping overhand right but Wieler ducks down to avoid it.
Wieler fails with the takedown.
It looked like Booker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Booker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booker misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Wieler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wieler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Wieler ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Booker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wieler tries for a takedown but Booker circles away easily
and Booker counters with a good, hard body kick but Wieler shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker throws the kick towards the body but Wieler avoids it.
Wieler dives in for a single leg takedown but Booker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Wieler looks to move away, Booker throws a big counter combo but Wieler just gets out of the way.
Booker throws a body kick that misses.
Booker moves into the clinch.
Booker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Booker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Booker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Booker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wieler is one step ahead there.
Booker has Wieler pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Booker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Booker looks to land a combination but Wieler avoids it well.
Wieler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wieler fails to land the takedown.
Booker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wieler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Booker is looking to counter punch.
Elijah Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosef Wieler.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wieler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieler fails to land the takedown.
Wieler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Booker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wieler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Booker swivels and escapes.
Wieler is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Booker as Wieler shoots in.
Booker swinging wildly here.
Wieler throws out a counter right but Booker avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Booker.
Wieler tries to keep at a distance but Booker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Booker has clasped his hands together around Wieler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Booker tries for a kimura but Wieler is defending well.
Booker looks up at the clock and then as Wieler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Booker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Booker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wieler to see if he's OK.
Booker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wieler down.
Booker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Wieler shoots in and drives through. Booker sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieler looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
It looked like Booker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booker throws a chopping leg kick but Wieler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Booker stuffs the takedown.
Booker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wieler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Booker defends it nicely.
Booker appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker moves into the clinch.
Booker is trying to trip Wieler. He has hold of a leg but Wieler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Booker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Booker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wieler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Booker has managed to get both his arms back between Wieler's legs - danger averted.
Booker wants to stand but Wieler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Booker drops back looking for a leg! Wieler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wieler manages to kick Booker off! Booker jumps back into Wieler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wieler looking for a guillotine here but Booker defends easily.
Booker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wieler can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Booker stands and steps away. Wieler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wieler closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Wieler pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booker closes the distance and pushes Wieler back into the cage.
Booker jumps guard and drags Wieler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Booker is on top in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Booker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Booker wanted to stand there but Wieler had control of the position.
Wieler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Booker controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Booker dominated that second round.
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!
Wieler blocks the body kick.
Wieler looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
As Wieler looks to move away, Booker throws a big counter combo but Wieler just gets out of the way.
Wieler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Wieler ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wieler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Booker swivels and escapes.
Booker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Elijah Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosef Wieler.
Wieler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wieler shoots in looking for a takedown but Booker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wieler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Booker closes the distance and clinches.
Booker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wieler tries to kick Booker off in order to stand up. Booker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wieler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wieler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Booker is trying to get an arm triangle but Wieler is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker scoring with punches from side control.
Wieler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wieler is working for a submission of some sort.
Booker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Booker is adopting a defensive guard.
Booker 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.
Wieler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Booker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Booker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wieler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Booker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Booker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Booker is looking for a kimura but Wieler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage.
Wieler actively working from the bottom here.
Booker decides to stand up.
Booker leaves Wieler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Booker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elijah Booker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker moves into range and clinches up with Wieler.
Wieler being controlled against the cage.
Wieler tries to score a body lock takedown but Booker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Booker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Booker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booker connects with a nice short shot to Wieler's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Booker is nestled in close to Wieler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wieler taking some punishment here, with Booker in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booker connects with a nice short shot to Wieler's temple.
Booker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Elijah Booker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booker winds up and cracks Wieler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wieler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wieler is looking for a sweep. Booker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Booker.
Booker is working for a kimura but Wieler is defending it quite comfortably.
Booker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wieler controls his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Booker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Booker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Booker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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