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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 6396 p4p, 513 weight class) and Gordan Vrhovec (ranked 6513 p4p, 518 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordan Vrhovec!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vrhovec's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vrhovec trying to control the position.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vrhovec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ray distracts Vrhovec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrhovec is on top in guard.
Ray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray has Vrhovec pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrhovec is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovec wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Vrhovec looking to pass the guard.
Ray seems keen to control Vrhovec's posture.
Vrhovec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray seems keen to control Vrhovec's posture.
Ray wants to sweep here but Vrhovec controlling him for the moment.
Vrhovec trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray has Vrhovec pulled in close to control his posture.
Vrhovec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrhovec defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Vrhovec from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Ray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ray slips a nice elbow through Vrhovec's hands, connecting with Vrhovec's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovec wants to get back to full guard.
Ray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrhovec can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrhovec taking some punishment here, with Ray in his half guard.
Vrhovec gets back to full guard.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vrhovec keeps moving.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray won't allow Vrhovec to sweep him here.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrhovec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vrhovec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vrhovec controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrhovec's brow.
Ray cracks Vrhovec with a solid left hand.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
Vrhovec working a defensive guard here.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray distracts Vrhovec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray looking to pass the guard.
Vrhovec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Vrhovec has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrhovec can do to turn this around?
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrhovec trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrhovec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Vrhovec's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray works over Vrhovec with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vrhovec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray stands up from Vrhovec's guard - Ray perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrhovec tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrhovec to the ground. Vrhovec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrhovec moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrhovec - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrhovec gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovec prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrhovec pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vrhovec!
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Vrhovec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ray working the ground and pound.
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is putting a hurting on Vrhovec here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Ray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ray lands an elbow.
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!
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Vrhovec takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vrhovec sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vrhovec is looking to improve his position.
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ray lands a nice short elbow.
Ray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vrhovec with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vrhovec is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Ray dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ray shoots for a double leg takedown but Vrhovec sprawls well. He's pushed Ray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray shoots in and bounces Vrhovec off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrhovec's brow.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vrhovec keeps moving.
Ray is working Vrhovec over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovec looking to control.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vrhovec has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
Vrhovec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vrhovec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vrhovec counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrhovec.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrhovec lands a body shot.
Vrhovec lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrhovec pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovec turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Ray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vrhovec's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Vrhovec tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ray controls his leg.
Ray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vrhovec trying to pass the guard but Ray defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is concentrating on defense, preventing Vrhovec from advancing position.
Vrhovec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevie Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrhovec has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ray works to full guard.
Vrhovec wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Vrhovec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrhovec is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrhovec trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray with a poor takedown
and Vrhovec holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ray is working for takedown but Vrhovec is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vrhovec has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vrhovec drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrhovec wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Gordan Vrhovec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Stevie Ray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Ray!
Stevie Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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