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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Ovcharenko (ranked 3360 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Gervasio Gervasio (ranked 423 p4p, 564 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Vitaly Ovcharenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gervasio Gervasio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gervasio forces Ovcharenko back against the cage and clinches.
Gervasio fails to pull guard.
Gervasio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ovcharenko prevents it.
Ovcharenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovcharenko being controlled against the cage.
Gervasio jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovcharenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervasio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ovcharenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gervasio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ovcharenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gervasio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko won't allow Gervasio to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovcharenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervasio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovcharenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ovcharenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ovcharenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ovcharenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervasio has wrist control.
Ovcharenko postures up.
Ovcharenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ovcharenko cracks Gervasio with a solid left hand.
Ovcharenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ovcharenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gervasio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ovcharenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gervasio looking for a sweep. Not yet Gervasio, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervasio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ovcharenko's guard.
Ovcharenko keeping full guard, as Gervasio tries to pass.
Ovcharenko is trying to control the position but Gervasio postures up.
Ovcharenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ovcharenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervasio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko wants to sweep here but Gervasio controlling him for the moment.
Gervasio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ovcharenko wants to stand but Gervasio is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ovcharenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Gervasio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gervasio closes the distance and pushes Ovcharenko back into the cage.
Gervasio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ovcharenko up against the cage.
Gervasio tries to pull guard but Ovcharenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Gervasio drops back down to his feet.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
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.
Ovcharenko working hard to break the clinch.
Gervasio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovcharenko cracks Gervasio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gervasio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovcharenko misses with a low kick.
Gervasio darts in looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko gets double underhooks and turns Gervasio into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gervasio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Ovcharenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gervasio tries for a takedown but Ovcharenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ovcharenko scores with a shot to the body.
Vitaly Ovcharenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovcharenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ovcharenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gervasio is just out of range.
Ovcharenko misses with a double jab.
Ovcharenko misses the shot to the body.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gervasio moves out of range of the leg kick from Ovcharenko.
Gervasio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko circles away.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
Ovcharenko throws a right hand that Gervasio ducks under and follows up with a left that Gervasio also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ovcharenko lands with a hook. Gervasio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ovcharenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Gervasio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ovcharenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vitaly Ovcharenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ovcharenko lands a jab to Gervasio's midsection.
Gervasio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ovcharenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ovcharenko throws a series of punches but Gervasio moves out of range.
Ovcharenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ovcharenko loads up on a big right hand but Gervasio slips the punch.
Ovcharenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gervasio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gervasio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gervasio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ovcharenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gervasio wants a takedown.
Gervasio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ovcharenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervasio manages to break the clinch.
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
Gervasio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ovcharenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovcharenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ovcharenko misses with a body kick.
Ovcharenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gervasio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ovcharenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Ovcharenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ovcharenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ovcharenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gervasio wants to clinch.
Ovcharenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gervasio is just out of range.
Gervasio takes one on the button.
Gervasio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ovcharenko but Ovcharenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Gervasio tries to get set, Ovcharenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Gervasio manages to avoid the attempt.
Ovcharenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gervasio shoots for a takedown but Ovcharenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Ovcharenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ovcharenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ovcharenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko misses with a body shot.
Ovcharenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gervasio defending well as Ovcharenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ovcharenko misses with a few strikes there.
Gervasio throws a counter combo.
Gervasio closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gervasio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovcharenko throws a hook to the side of Gervasio's head but Gervasio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ovcharenko throws a chopping leg kick but Gervasio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ovcharenko looks to land a combination but Gervasio avoids it well.
Ovcharenko throws a nice looking combination but Gervasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovcharenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gervasio can do to turn this around?
Ovcharenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gervasio counters with a series of strikes. Ovcharenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gervasio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Ovcharenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gervasio closes the distance and clinches.
Gervasio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ovcharenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gervasio tries a body shot but Ovcharenko blocks it.
Ovcharenko breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gervasio.
Ovcharenko scores with the left hand. Gervasio knows he should have avoided that one.
Gervasio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovcharenko swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ovcharenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
Gervasio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gervasio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ovcharenko throws a low kick but Gervasio moves out of range easily.
Gervasio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Ovcharenko does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko jabs at Gervasio's body.
Gervasio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ovcharenko goes for a double leg but Gervasio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gervasio continues to drive forward.
Gervasio tries to pull guard but Ovcharenko won't allow it.
Gervasio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko is defending well.
Gervasio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gervasio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ovcharenko is defending well for now.
Gervasio breaks from the clinch.
Gervasio blocks a jab.
Ovcharenko throws a series of punches but Gervasio avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko throws a body punch but Gervasio moves out of range.
Gervasio clinches.
Gervasio can't get the takedown.
Gervasio manages to break the clinch.
Gervasio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gervasio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ovcharenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovcharenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Gervasio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gervasio is rocked!
Gervasio has his takedown stuffed
and Ovcharenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gervasio is still on wobbly legs! Can Ovcharenko finish him?
Ovcharenko lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko lands a nice hook to Gervasio's body. Gervasio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ovcharenko sizes up Gervasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ovcharenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Ovcharenko throws a hook but Gervasio avoids it easily.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vitaly Ovcharenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovcharenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovcharenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Gervasio wants to clinch.
Gervasio fails to land the takedown.
Gervasio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ovcharenko lands a nice shot that snaps Gervasio's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko throws a nice looking combination but Gervasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gervasio throws out a counter right but Ovcharenko avoids it with no problem.
Ovcharenko misses with a two punch combination.
Gervasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovcharenko is just out of range.
Ovcharenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gervasio counters with a left and a right that stings Ovcharenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gervasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Ovcharenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gervasio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gervasio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ovcharenko's head.
Gervasio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ovcharenko at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gervasio.
Gervasio seems to have recovered his senses.
Ovcharenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Gervasio off the cage and back into range.
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
Gervasio Gervasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaly Ovcharenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gervasio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Ovcharenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ovcharenko, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Ovcharenko!
Vitaly Ovcharenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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