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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 3415 p4p, 4053 weight class) and Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Ulatov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimmo Kehveli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kehveli did well to prevent Ulatov getting side control.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Ulatov 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.
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Kehveli is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov prevents Kehveli from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kehveli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kehveli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kehveli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ulatov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kehveli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulatov is working for a kimura here but Kehveli manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ulatov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kehveli has passed into half guard!
Kehveli stands up and beckons Ulatov to join him on the feet.
Ulatov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ulatov wants to control for a moment but Kehveli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kehveli is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
Ulatov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kehveli works to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kehveli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kehveli is on top in guard.
Kehveli stands up and waves to Ulatov to follow him.
Ulatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kehveli did well to prevent Ulatov getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli manages to get to full guard.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ulatov tries to stand and escape but Kehveli is controlling the position.
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but Kehveli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulatov to get the leverage.
Sergei Ulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kehveli moves into full guard.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Ulatov has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ulatov's guard.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Ulatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kehveli quickly recovers to half guard.
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulatov trying to control the pace.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ulatov wants to control but Kehveli is keeping him busy.
Kehveli wants to control but Ulatov is keeping busy.
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kehveli is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
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.
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kehveli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Kehveli is defending it quite comfortably.
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ulatov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ulatov wants to stand but Kehveli has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kehveli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Kehveli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ulatov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kehveli!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kehveli is trying to control Ulatov's posture but Ulatov avoids it.
Ulatov tries for a kimura but Kehveli is defending well.
Ulatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kehveli is defending well.
Ulatov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kehveli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ulatov's guard! Nice work there by Kehveli!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kehveli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kehveli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Ulatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ulatov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kehveli is trying to defend but Ulatov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kehveli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kehveli.
Sergei Ulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov is looking to advance position but Kehveli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kehveli is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kehveli gets caught flat footed, as Ulatov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Kehveli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing Ulatov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kehveli pulls Ulatov in close to prevent any damage.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ulatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ulatov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ulatov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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