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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Estrada (ranked 24649 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stalin (ranked 25292 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stalin's choice of entrance music: USSR. Joe Stalin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
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130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin misses with a combination
and Estrada counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stalin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stalin shoots in for a double leg but Estrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalin shoots and misses
and Estrada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stalin won't be happy with that.
Estrada stands up.
Estrada instigates a clinch.
Estrada jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada is pulling down on Stalin's head to control his posture.
Estrada wants to stand up but Stalin is controlling him.
Estrada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada controlling the position.
Estrada is looking for a triangle but Stalin pushes his legs off easily.
Stalin throws a big elbow that misses.
Estrada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Estrada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stalin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Estrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.
Stalin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Estrada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Estrada drives through and clinches with Stalin against the cage.
Estrada lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalin 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.
Stalin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stalin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stalin is trying to keep Estrada in close.
Estrada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stalin's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Estrada rushes Stalin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada gets control of Stalin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Estrada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Estrada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stalin stops Estrada from standing up.
Estrada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Estrada managing to control the position.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada controlling Stalin's posture.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estrada controlling the position.
Estrada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Estrada clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stalin to keep the fight standing.
Stalin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estrada after a bit of a struggle.
Stalin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estrada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Estrada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Estrada connects with a high kick.
Estrada lands with a kick to the temple. Stalin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stalin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Estrada counters with a single leg into guard. Stalin didn't expect that.
Estrada gets to his feet - Stalin follows without any prompting.
Estrada drives through and clinches with Stalin against the cage.
Stalin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Stalin to the mat.
Estrada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stalin trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Estrada pushes Stalin off and gets back to his feet.
Estrada rushes Stalin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Stalin shoots in.
Estrada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Stalin holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin shoots in for a takedown but Estrada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.
Estrada moves into range and clinches up with Stalin.
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Stalin to the mat.
Stalin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Estrada seems keen to control Stalin's posture.
Stalin stopping the sweep attempt from Estrada.
Estrada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stalin works over Estrada with some ground and pound from guard.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Estrada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Stalin holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Stalin to the mat.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Estrada is adopting a defensive guard.
Estrada controls Stalin momentarily but Stalin frees himself.
Stalin is in close to Estrada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Estrada dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Stalin misses.
Stalin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Estrada moves into the clinch successfully.
Estrada successfully pulls guard.
Estrada pulls Stalin in close to his closed guard and prevents Stalin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Estrada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalin is fighting to break Estrada's control of his arms but Estrada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Estrada 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 must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Stalin.
Estrada rushes Stalin and presses him up against the cage.
Estrada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stalin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada jumps guard but Stalin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Stalin with that takedown attempt.
Stalin dives in for a single leg takedown but Estrada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Estrada is looking to counter punch.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.
Estrada has closed the distance and engaged Stalin in a clinch.
Estrada breaks the clinch.
Stalin shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Estrada lands but Stalin takes it in his stride.
Stalin looks for a takedown but Estrada sprawls well.
Estrada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada closes the distance and pushes Stalin back into the cage.
Estrada stops a takedown attempt from Stalin.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalin can do to turn this around?
Estrada pulls guard.
Stalin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estrada is on top in guard.
Stalin is looking for a triangle but Estrada pushes his legs off easily.
Estrada stopping the sweep attempt from Stalin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin keeps trying to improve his position.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Estrada manages to pass to side control.
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.
Estrada stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stalin to get to his feet.
Joe Stalin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Estrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Estrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Estrada 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Estrada!
Joe Stalin spoke after the fight, saying 'Pfttt... Pig Dog'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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