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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sherpov Gelovkin (ranked 1518 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Poyzan Cloud (ranked 154 p4p, 169 weight class). Poyzan Cloud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sherpov Gelovkin's chin.
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165
7 - 4 - 0 |
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160
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sherpov Gelovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poyzan Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelovkin goes for a double leg but Cloud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cloud continues to drive forward.
Cloud gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cloud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gelovkin is just riding it out for now. Cloud eventually gives up the hold.
Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gelovkin defending well though.
Cloud wants to work for an arm triangle but Gelovkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gelovkin has his hands clasped together around Cloud's back. He's all about the action.
Cloud is working for a submission of some sort.
Cloud seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud is working for a kimura but Gelovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Cloud is working for a kimura but Gelovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelovkin sees it coming and defends easily.
Gelovkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gelovkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cloud seems to be looking for submissions.
Gelovkin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gelovkin wants to control but Cloud is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cloud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gelovkin keeping control of the position.
Gelovkin wants to get back to full guard.
Gelovkin is trying to maintain the position but Cloud is very close to passing his half guard.
Cloud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gelovkin is just riding it out for now. Cloud eventually gives up the hold.
Cloud is trying to work for a kimura but Gelovkin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelovkin has his hands clasped together around Cloud's back. He's all about the action.
Gelovkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gelovkin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cloud manages to pass to mount!
Gelovkin holds on to Cloud as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Cloud avoids the attempt from Gelovkin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelovkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Cloud there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cloud has hold of Gelovkin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gelovkin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gelovkin tries to hold on but Cloud pushes him away.
Cloud wants to finish this one by submission but Gelovkin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cloud.
Cloud looking to ground and pound but Gelovkin is blocking nicely.
Cloud throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gelovkin because Cloud loaded up on that one.
Gelovkin is trying to escape the mount but Cloud keeps good control and instead manages to take Gelovkin's back.
Cloud avoiding Gelovkin 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cloud throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelovkin wants to control his opponent's hands but Cloud gets his hands free.
Well, with Cloud on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gelovkin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gelovkin is trying to break free.
Gelovkin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cloud's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poyzan Cloud dominated that 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.
Cloud shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gelovkin is trying to defend but Cloud finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gelovkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gelovkin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cloud seems to be working for a kimura but Gelovkin defends the submission attempt.
Gelovkin controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelovkin is trying to control but can't.
Cloud throwing shots but Gelovkin is blocking nicely.
Gelovkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cloud pulls his head out easily.
Cloud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelovkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cloud is looking for a kimura here.
Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gelovkin is trying is best to control the position here.
Cloud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gelovkin is controlling Cloud's trapped leg to prevent Cloud from advancing to side control.
Gelovkin is looking for a sweep. Cloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cloud is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gelovkin is controlling Cloud's trapped leg to prevent Cloud from advancing to side control.
Gelovkin looking for submissions off his back.
Gelovkin is in trouble now - Cloud has advanced to mount!
Cloud working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gelovkin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cloud throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cloud wants to finish this one by submission but Gelovkin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cloud.
Gelovkin tries to lock up and control but Cloud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cloud lands a big elbow.
Cloud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gelovkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelovkin tries to hold on but Cloud postures up.
Gelovkin is working to get back to half guard.
Poyzan Cloud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gelovkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cloud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cloud throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gelovkin wants to control but Cloud is having none of it.
Cloud quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cloud but it's paid off an Gelovkin is forced to tap! Nice work by Cloud.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poyzan Cloud!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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