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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sugar Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel SERVIC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugar Shane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manuel SERVIC's chin.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sugar Shane!
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, Manuel SERVIC!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Shane as he checks the leg kick.
Shane looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shane misses with a takedown attempt - SERVIC sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SERVIC clinches up with Shane and pushes him back against the cage.
Shane being controlled against the cage.
SERVIC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shane taking a breather.
Shane avoids a wild elbow strike from SERVIC.
SERVIC manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from SERVIC misses.
SERVIC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SERVIC counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SERVIC.
SERVIC stands up from Shane's guard - SERVIC perhaps looking for a knockout.
SERVIC misses with the combination.
SERVIC throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SERVIC gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SERVIC scores a nice knee to the body.
SERVIC pulls guard successfully.
SERVIC is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shane is controlling him.
Shane looking to pass the guard.
SERVIC wants to stand up but Shane is controlling him.
Shane trying to stand up but can't free himself from SERVIC's guard.
SERVIC keeping moving, preventing Shane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SERVIC kicks Shane off and gets to his feet.
SERVIC lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
SERVIC has closed the distance and engaged Shane in a clinch.
SERVIC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
SERVIC blocks an elbow strike.
Shane fails to pull guard.
SERVIC is trying to trip Shane. He has hold of a leg but Shane is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SERVIC persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
SERVIC is looking to stand up but Shane won't let him.
Shane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SERVIC doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SERVIC manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shane is trying to keep SERVIC in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SERVIC wanted to stand there but Shane had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SERVIC is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. SERVIC stacks Shane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by SERVIC!
Shane is trying to buck SERVIC off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shane can't do much from the bottom here.
SERVIC stands up.
Shane fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sugar Shane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane shoots for a takedown but SERVIC saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SERVIC throws a head kick but Shane moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SERVIC tries to avoid it but Shane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SERVIC to the ground. SERVIC escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from SERVIC. No joy for Shane on that attempt.
Shane moves out of range of the body kick.
SERVIC looks for a takedown but Shane sprawls well.
SERVIC throws a right and a left that Shane avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel SERVIC dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shane moves in looking to clinch but SERVIC pushes him off.
Shane keeps the fight on the outside.
SERVIC rushes Shane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SERVIC jumps into guard, dragging Shane to the mat.
SERVIC is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shane tries to stall but SERVIC uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
SERVIC's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SERVIC misses with a wild combination.
Shane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SERVIC's waist but SERVIC gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shane off to one side.
SERVIC lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
SERVIC looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shane has his foot on SERVIC's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SERVIC works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shane trying to control the position.
SERVIC stands and steps away. Shane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SERVIC throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SERVIC but SERVIC pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shane could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
SERVIC lands with a right hand.
Shane fails with the takedown
and SERVIC counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sugar Shane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but SERVIC gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shane goes for a takedown in the clinch but SERVIC prevents it.
SERVIC jumps guard and drags Shane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
SERVIC is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shane dives into side control.
SERVIC defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SERVIC is trying to get back to his feet.
SERVIC is not content to let Shane control the position.
SERVIC wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shane throws a strike aimed at the side of SERVIC's head but SERVIC avoids it well.
SERVIC being controlled for a moment.
Shane trying to control the position but SERVIC is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shane avoids the head kick by SERVIC.
Shane has his takedown stuffed
and SERVIC counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shane's knee momentarily.
Shane moves in looking to clinch but SERVIC pushes him off.
SERVIC wants to clinch up but Shane keeps it at a distance.
SERVIC gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SERVIC has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shane is trying to keep an underhook but SERVIC manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like SERVIC is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SERVIC decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SERVIC misses with a few strikes there.
SERVIC misses with a series of wild punches.
SERVIC fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SERVIC has Shane up against the cage in a clinch.
Shane can't find room to land a body shot as SERVIC controls the action.
SERVIC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shane shoots in and drives through. SERVIC sprawls well.
SERVIC takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
SERVIC moves in looking to clinch but Shane pushes him off.
Manuel SERVIC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from SERVIC does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel SERVIC showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
SERVIC doesn't manage to clinch there - Shane circles away.
SERVIC instigates a clinch.
Shane digs a right hand underneath SERVIC's ribcage. SERVIC let out a lung full of air as it connected.
SERVIC fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SERVIC scores with a knee to the head.
SERVIC breaks the clinch.
Shane has a takedown stuffed.
SERVIC gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SERVIC manages to break the clinch.
SERVIC tries to clinch
and SERVIC takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SERVIC clinches up with Shane and pushes him back against the cage.
Shane jumps guard but SERVIC stands there with Shane around his waist. Shane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
SERVIC escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from SERVIC misses
and Shane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SERVIC wants to stand but Shane is controlling the position.
Shane wants to control from the top but SERVIC keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane prevents SERVIC from getting back to his feet.
SERVIC has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SERVIC tries to avoid it but Shane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SERVIC to the ground. SERVIC escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sugar Shane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SERVIC moves into the clinch successfully.
Shane gets control of SERVIC's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
SERVIC stands up from Shane's guard - SERVIC perhaps looking for a knockout.
SERVIC decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sugar Shane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane is pressing down on SERVIC's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
SERVIC wants to stand but Shane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shane is trying to control the position but SERVIC postures up.
SERVIC gets to his feet - Shane follows without any prompting.
Shane fails to land the takedown.
Shane looks for a takedown but SERVIC sprawls well.
SERVIC rushes Shane and presses him up against the cage.
Shane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
SERVIC escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SERVIC keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SERVIC misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Shane or perhaps it was just good defense by SERVIC which made him look bad.
SERVIC drives through and clinches with Shane against the cage.
Shane missing with knees to the body.
SERVIC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SERVIC stuffs the takedown.
Shane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SERVIC but SERVIC pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shane blocks a head kick by SERVIC.
SERVIC misses with a head kick.
SERVIC throws a lazy head kick
and Shane counters with a three punch combo that has SERVIC backing up. SERVIC nods at Shane to acknowledge the strikes.
Shane swats away the attempt to clinch by SERVIC.
Shane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SERVIC doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SERVIC wants to get back to his feet.
SERVIC manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shane has his takedown stuffed
and SERVIC counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SERVIC wants to stand but Shane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel SERVIC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SERVIC has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel SERVIC!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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