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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axl Rose (ranked 4887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Papa (ranked 5122 p4p, 472 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axl Rose!
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, Flavio Papa!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papa rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Papa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papa throws a head kick that misses.
Papa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rose's half guard.
Papa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Papa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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. Papa connects with a nice short shot to Rose's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Papa.
Papa is looking to advance position but Rose won't allow it.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Papa.
Papa trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Papa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Papa is working for an americana but Rose has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Papa was thinking about the submission.
Papa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Papa from controlling successfully.
Papa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rose dives on top into guard.
Papa pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.
Papa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rose escapes and throws Papa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Papa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four 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.
Papa is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rose working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Papa gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Papa dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Papa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Papa avoids it well and moves away.
Papa shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Papa shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Axl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio Papa.
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Papa is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Papa controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Papa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rose dives into side control.
A control attempt from Papa but he's now mounted!
Rose wants to control the pace but Papa is squirming around nicely.
Papa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose looking to take Papa's back but Papa rolls and after a scramble, Papa ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Papa to escape a tricky position.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Papa from controlling successfully.
Papa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rose controlling Papa's posture.
Papa wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Flavio Papa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose trying to keep a closed guard but Papa is proving a slippery customer.
Papa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rose keeping full guard, as Papa tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Papa stands and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Papa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
Papa scoring with punches and elbows.
Papa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rose will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papa trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Papa wants to take a breather but Rose manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Papa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Axl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papa.
Rose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papa!
Papa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rose wants to control the position but Papa frees himself and scrambles - Rose manages to regain control in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papa is trying to work for a sweep but Rose has mounted him!
Rose prevents Papa from getting the reversal.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papa is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rose wants to control the pace but Papa is squirming around nicely.
Rose is really struggling to control Papa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Papa reaches up to try and control the position but Rose seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Papa rolls and tries to escape and now Rose has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papa wants to control his opponent's hands but Rose gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Papa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Papa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rose tries to keep control of the position but Papa is staying busy.
Papa is really stuck here.
Papa showing good submission defense here.
Papa rolls, trying to escape but Rose keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose not allowing Papa to control his hands.
Rose trying to control.
Good control from Rose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papa trying to control the position but Rose manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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