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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pablo (ranked 23012 p4p, 6753 weight class) and Gatekeeper Devil (ranked 705 p4p, 629 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gatekeeper Devil!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo throws a head kick that misses.
Devil slaps away a takedown attempt from Pablo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pablo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devil sprawls well. Devil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Devil's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Devil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pablo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses.
Devil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Devil throws a head kick but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Devil avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo throws a head kick but Devil moves out of range.
Devil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses
and Devil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Devil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pablo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Devil swivels and escapes.
Devil throws a big counter head kick but Pablo avoids it with no problem.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pablo blocks a head kick by Devil.
Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Pablo with that takedown attempt.
Pablo lands with a nice body kick.
Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Devil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pablo stuffs the takedown.
Pablo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Devil's waist but Devil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo off to one side.
Devil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pablo feints and as Devil raises his hands in defense, Pablo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Devil is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pablo passes Devil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pablo stops Devil from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Devil has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick from Devil lands but Pablo takes it in his stride.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pablo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Devil wants to get back to his feet but Pablo is dominant here and he's now got Devil's back!
Devil is keeping busy.
Pablo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Devil.
Devil is trying to get back to his feet but Pablo has full control of the position and if anything, Devil has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Will Pablo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Devil wants to get back to his feet.
Devil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pablo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pablo.
Pablo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Devil is defending well though. Pablo let's go of the attempt for now.
Devil wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Pablo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Devil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Devil counters with a head kick.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Devil as he jumps to the side.
Devil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Devil shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pablo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Devil keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pablo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pablo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devil stands and steps away. Pablo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pablo was covering up waiting for the punch and Devil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Devil gets to his feet - Pablo follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a double jab
and Devil counters with a leg kick.
Pablo shoots for a takedown but Devil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Pablo backs off Devil throws a huge counter combo but Pablo manages to avoid it all.
Pablo moves into the clinch.
Devil missing with knees to the body.
Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Devil pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil trying to land knees to the body.
Devil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pablo jumps guard but Devil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Devil.
Pablo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Devil landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Devil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pablo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Devil scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil stalling the fight.
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!
Devil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Devil's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Devil.
Pablo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pablo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Devil walks away with a smile on his face. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pablo shoots in but Devil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pablo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Devil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pablo darts in looking for a takedown but Devil gets double underhooks and turns Pablo into the cage.
Devil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Devil lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Devil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pablo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pablo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pablo enables Devil to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pablo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Devil stands and steps away. Pablo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devil closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pablo quickly recovers to half guard.
Devil wants to stand but Pablo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Devil stands up and beckons Pablo to join him on the feet.
Devil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pablo was covering up waiting for the punch and Devil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Devil wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Devil defends it easily.
Devil stands and steps away. Pablo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devil tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devil to the ground. Devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left and a right from Devil both land. Nice combination.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devil sprawls well. Devil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Devil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devil throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gatekeeper Devil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pablo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Devil goes for a double leg but Pablo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pablo continues to drive forward.
Pablo attempts a counter takedown but Devil avoids it well and moves away.
Pablo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pablo wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Devil tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo is trying to get back to full guard.
Devil tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pablo controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil stands up out of the half guard.
Pablo darts in looking for a takedown but Devil gets double underhooks and turns Pablo into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pablo's head.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devil tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devil to the ground. Devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Devil to the mat! Devil manages to get full guard.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
Pablo advances to half guard.
Devil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Devil scores with a head kick. Pablo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gatekeeper Devil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Devil as Pablo shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pablo if he has to take too many more of those.
Pablo shoots in and gets a takedown into Devil's guard.
Devil uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pablo wants to control but Devil is keeping busy.
Devil escapes and gets back to his feet.
Devil stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Devil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Devil connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devil tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devil to the ground. Devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Devil.
Devil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Devil wriggles free and stands up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pablo enables Devil to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pablo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Devil gets to his feet - Pablo follows without any prompting.
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into Pablo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devil is looking to stand up but Pablo won't let him.
Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablo's guard.
Devil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pablo, up you get!
Devil closes the distance and clinches.
Pablo managing to block the knees to the body from Devil.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but Devil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
Devil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pablo is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gatekeeper Devil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Devil 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatekeeper Devil!
In defeat, Lucas Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Puta!'.
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RATING
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