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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaven Ross (ranked 3903 p4p, 3581 weight class) and Abdulrashid Sadulaev (ranked 446 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdulrashid Sadulaev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaven Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sadulaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ross won't be happy with that.
Sadulaev tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sadulaev controls the position from side control.
Sadulaev working the ground and pound.
Sadulaev decides to stand back up. Sadulaev steps back and let's Ross get back to his feet.
Sadulaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Ross scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Abdulrashid Sadulaev has been cut.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Sadulaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sadulaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Sadulaev has him pressed against the cage.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadulaev won't allow it.
Sadulaev lands a takedown into guard.
Ross is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sadulaev dives into side control.
Sadulaev lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadulaev advances nicely into full mount.
Sadulaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadulaev controlling his opponent.
Sadulaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sadulaev working the ground and pound effectively.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sadulaev on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadulaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sadulaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sadulaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Sadulaev avoids the attempt from Ross to control.
Sadulaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sadulaev trying to control but Ross is having none of it.
Sadulaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadulaev landing shots from mount.
Sadulaev lands a couple of good shots and Ross has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but Sadulaev has full control of the position and if anything, Ross has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sadulaev scores with punches from the back.
Sadulaev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ross's body.
Sadulaev scores with punches and elbows.
Sadulaev looking for the choke but no joy.
Ross is taking damage to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sadulaev's guard. Nice work there by Ross.
Sadulaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ross manages to get himself to full guard.
Sadulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadulaev passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sadulaev in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrashid Sadulaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdulrashid Sadulaev's cut.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sadulaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross is trying to control the position but Sadulaev postures up.
Sadulaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sadulaev working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadulaev throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadulaev cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
Sadulaev stays in close to Ross's body and controls the position.
Ross is looking to stand up but Sadulaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadulaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Ross trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sadulaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sadulaev slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sadulaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Sadulaev unleashes a big counter combination but Ross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sadulaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sadulaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sadulaev is chipping away with strikes.
Sadulaev working the ground and pound.
Ross is being controlled here.
Sadulaev grinds an elbow into Ross's temple.
Sadulaev taking a break here but Ross is having none of it and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sadulaev tries to pass to full mount but Ross defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
Sadulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadulaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ross is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Sadulaev.
Sadulaev winds up and cracks Ross with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sadulaev is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadulaev connects with a nice short shot to Ross's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadulaev connects with a nice short shot to Ross's temple.
Sadulaev wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Sadulaev controlling the action here.
Sadulaev lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev decides to stand and escape the position.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sadulaev eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good exchange - Ross coming out on top.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadulaev. Sadulaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadulaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross prevents Sadulaev from improving position.
Sadulaev controls the position.
Ross is trying to control Sadulaev's posture but Sadulaev avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrashid Sadulaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdulrashid Sadulaev's cut.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Sadulaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sadulaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sadulaev has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross throws a series of punches but Sadulaev moves out of range.
Sadulaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sadulaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Sadulaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ross defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross looks to land a combination. Sadulaev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sadulaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Sadulaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadulaev lands a couple of digs.
Sadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadulaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ross's head.
Sadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sadulaev advances to half guard.
Sadulaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sadulaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sadulaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sadulaev is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sadulaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sadulaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sadulaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadulaev connects with a nice short shot to Ross's temple.
Sadulaev is trying to work for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
Sadulaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Sadulaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Ross is looking for a sweep. Sadulaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev is looking for a kimura here.
Sadulaev stops Ross from getting back to his feet.
Sadulaev is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sadulaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Abdulrashid Sadulaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadulaev lands a heavy elbow.
Ross working to try and regain half guard.
Sadulaev controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross regains half guard.
Ross has hold of Sadulaev's hands but Sadulaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sadulaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Sadulaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sadulaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Sadulaev seems content to control.
Gaven Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdulrashid Sadulaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sadulaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ross!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulrashid Sadulaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sadulaev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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