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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey de Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov comes into the arena with Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey de Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Chocolate looks for a takedown but Kourdakov sprawls well.
Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kourdakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kourdakov controlling from mount.
Kourdakov prevents de Chocolate from getting the reversal.
Kourdakov controlling from mount.
Kourdakov wants to control the pace but de Chocolate is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Chocolate blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov wants to control but instead de Chocolate manages to regain half guard.
Kourdakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kourdakov trying to control the action but de Chocolate is working from the bottom.
Kourdakov is really struggling to control de Chocolate but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
de Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt - Kourdakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kourdakov moves out of range of the leg kick from de Chocolate.
de Chocolate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kourdakov with a poor takedown
and de Chocolate counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov wants to stand up but de Chocolate is controlling him.
Kourdakov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kourdakov controlling de Chocolate's posture.
Kourdakov wants to stand and escape but de Chocolate is having none of it.
Kourdakov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but de Chocolate puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kourdakov pushes de Chocolate off looking to stand but de Chocolate dives back in and keeps control.
de Chocolate prevents Kourdakov from improving his position.
Kourdakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kourdakov tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kourdakov with a poor takedown
so de Chocolate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kourdakov is breathing heavily.
Kourdakov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
de Chocolate won't allow Kourdakov to sweep him here.
Kourdakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but de Chocolate has passed into side control.
Kourdakov manages to get back to half guard.
Kourdakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of de Chocolate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take de Chocolate's back!
Kourdakov is not going to allow de Chocolate to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate is keeping busy.
de Chocolate tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov is looking to control de Chocolate but de Chocolate is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kourdakov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften de Chocolate up.
Kourdakov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey de Chocolate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
de Chocolate is looking to score with low kicks.
Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
de Chocolate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kourdakov wants to pass the guard but de Chocolate is keeping the position.
Kourdakov trying to control the position from guard on top but de Chocolate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourdakov trying to move into half guard but instead de Chocolate has managed to sweep!
Kourdakov wants to hit a switch here but de Chocolate passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kourdakov there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov is looking to get to half guard.
Rey de Chocolate has got the better of the ground game so far.
de Chocolate controlling from mount.
Kourdakov tries to buck de Chocolate off but de Chocolate takes his back!
de Chocolate has the hooks in. Kourdakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
de Chocolate trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kourdakov doesn't escape.
Kourdakov is trying to stand back up.
Kourdakov rolls, trying to escape but de Chocolate keeps control of the position.
Kourdakov breaks de Chocolate's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
de Chocolate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kourdakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
de Chocolate is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. de Chocolate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
de Chocolate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
de Chocolate looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kourdakov!
Kourdakov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kourdakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
de Chocolate stops Kourdakov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov is trying to control the position but de Chocolate postures up.
Kourdakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
de Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Kourdakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourdakov wants to get back to his feet but de Chocolate passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kourdakov tries to get to full guard but de Chocolate has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rey de Chocolate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kourdakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt
and de Chocolate counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kourdakov is looking to improve his position.
Kourdakov is looking to control de Chocolate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kourdakov avoid being mounted?
de Chocolate prevents Kourdakov from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov kicks de Chocolate off and gets back to his feet.
Kourdakov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in de Chocolate's guard.
Kourdakov advances position into side control!
Kourdakov taking a break here but de Chocolate is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kourdakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but de Chocolate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
de Chocolate wants to control but Kourdakov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kourdakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but de Chocolate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kourdakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov checks a low kick from de Chocolate.
de Chocolate throws a leg kick but Kourdakov sees it coming and moves out of range.
de Chocolate is looking to score with low kicks.
Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kourdakov wants to control the pace but de Chocolate is squirming around nicely.
de Chocolate tries to hold on but Kourdakov postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kourdakov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kourdakov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Kourdakov.
I think de Chocolate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey de Chocolate!
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hype
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RATING
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