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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Farkhad Olga (ranked 4180 p4p, 25575 weight class) and Blade Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 cm 25 154 0 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm 18 150 0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Brawler Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Farkhad Olga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blade Rox! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Olga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Olga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rox is trying to improve his position. Olga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rox to his feet. Olga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Olga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rox is trying to defend but Olga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Olga prevents Rox from improving his position. Rox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olga controlling the pace. Rox has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Olga is on him like a limpet, forcing Rox back against the cage. Olga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rox is defending well for now. Olga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rox up against the cage. Rox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olga just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Olga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Olga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rox, up you get! Rox shoots in for a takedown but Olga shows good takedown defense. Olga scores with a shot to the body.
Olga clinches. Olga drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olga pulls Rox in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rox controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Olga is looking for a triangle but Rox pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olga wriggles free and stands up. Rox shoots in looking for a takedown but Olga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Farkhad Olga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Rox. Olga takes the fight into the clinch. Olga is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olga successfully pulls guard.
Olga has control of Rox's left arm, preventing Rox from doing any damage. Olga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olga tries to get out of the position. Olga keeping moving, preventing Rox from controlling successfully. Olga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Olga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farkhad Olga dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Rox blocks a head kick by Olga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olga looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Olga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rox can do to turn this around? Rox checks a low kick from Olga. Olga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rox! Olga lands an elbow. Rox is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Olga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Rox stops Olga from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olga working the ground and pound. Olga working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Olga in side control, just content to control the action for now. Olga scores with punches from side control.
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. Rox is pushing Olga's head away, looking to escape. Olga manages to hold on to the position though. Rox is looking to regain half guard here but Olga keeps moving and retains side control. Olga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rox to his feet. Olga throws the kick towards the body but Rox avoids it. Rox tries to keep at a distance but Olga has taken the fight into the clinch. Rox is trying to break the clinch but Olga is controlling him. Olga jumps into guard, dragging Rox to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olga is pulling down on Rox's head. It's preventing any offense from Rox, at least for the moment. Rox trying to control the position from guard on top but Olga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olga kicks Rox off and gets to his feet. Rox tries for a takedown but Olga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Olga looking to score a takedown here. Rox is defending well but Olga drives through and ends up in Rox's guard. Rox is breathing heavily. Rox being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rox looking to control.
Olga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rox wants to sweep but no luck. Olga pushes down on Rox's leg and manages to get into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Olga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Olga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farkhad Olga dominated that second round. That's time! Olga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Rox is looking to clinch. Olga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Blade Rox has been cut. Jab from Olga. Olga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rox sprawls well initially but Olga persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Still in half guard, Olga seems content to control. Rox trying to control from the bottom.
Rox is trying to stand back up but Olga is controlling him
Olga works his way into side control. Olga happy to just control the position for now. Olga stands up. Rox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rox somewhat. Rox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olga to score an easy takedown into full guard. Rox wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Olga manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olga not doing much here.
Olga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Olga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rox takes a step back to recover. Rox throws a sloppy head kick and Olga moves out of range easily. Olga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Olga pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rox has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Olga to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rox is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Olga pulls down on the head and he's put Rox to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Farkhad Olga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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