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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 2168 p4p, 1868 weight class) and Gerath Le Strange (ranked 240 p4p, 220 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matteo Chibaclov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matteo Chibaclov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerath Le Strange!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chibaclov misses with a leg kick
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Strange looking to pass the guard.
Le Strange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Le Strange controlling from side mount.
Chibaclov is trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.
Chibaclov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Le Strange off and has taken his back!
Le Strange tries to escape the position.
Chibaclov tightening his grip on Le Strange, looking for the choke.
Le Strange tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Strange felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Le Strange is squirming around nicely.
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov moves to back control.
Chibaclov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Le Strange is defending well though. Chibaclov let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Le Strange keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Strange defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Le Strange just trying to survive but Chibaclov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chibaclov keeps control of the position as Le Strange tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Le Strange can't escape the position.
Chibaclov looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Strange can't escape the position.
Le Strange is trying to get back to his feet but Chibaclov has full control of the position and if anything, Le Strange has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chibaclov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Le Strange. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Le Strange escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Le Strange advances to half guard.
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chibaclov defends it well.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to maintain the position but Le Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Chibaclov defends the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov is looking to control Le Strange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chibaclov is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Le Strange's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chibaclov darts in and clinches Le Strange up against the cage.
Chibaclov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Strange walks away with a smile on his face. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chibaclov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le Strange drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chibaclov defends it well.
Chibaclov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matteo Chibaclov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Strange tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Le Strange moves into full guard.
Le Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Strange can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange trying to control here.
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Le Strange is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Le Strange is working to get back to half guard.
Le Strange in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chibaclov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chibaclov with a couple of short strikes.
Le Strange is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov fails to move to back control.
Le Strange tries to lock up and control but Chibaclov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Strange gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Le Strange is having none of it.
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov winds up and cracks Le Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Strange is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Le Strange is breathing heavily.
Le Strange has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Strange keeps working.
Le Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Strange is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Strange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to take a break and control but Le Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Le Strange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that second round.
That's time! Chibaclov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chibaclov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chibaclov as Le Strange shoots in.
As Le Strange tries to get set, Chibaclov tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Strange manages to avoid the attempt.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Strange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Le Strange fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chibaclov sprawls well initially but Le Strange persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Le Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chibaclov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Chibaclov's legs - danger averted.
Le Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Le Strange in close.
Le Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Le Strange controlling him for the moment.
Le Strange throwing strikes from guard but Chibaclov blocks nicely.
Le Strange wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Le Strange preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position but Le Strange postures up.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chibaclov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matteo Chibaclov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerath Le Strange.
Nice straight punches there by Chibaclov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chibaclov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Strange sprawls well. Le Strange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Strange changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chibaclov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov postures up.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard.
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Gerath Le Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Strange looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chibaclov passes into side control!
Chibaclov decides to stand back up. Chibaclov steps back and let's Le Strange get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Strange dodges the punch combination from Chibaclov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Chibaclov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chibaclov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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