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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magomedrasul Arslanbekov (ranked 3802 p4p, 25598 weight class) and Cedric Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Velez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magomedrasul Arslanbekov's chin.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomedrasul Arslanbekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cedric Velez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arslanbekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velez is working away from the top position though.
Arslanbekov is looking to improve his position.
Arslanbekov is working hard here to advance position.
Arslanbekov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arslanbekov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez is working for a submission of some sort.
Velez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arslanbekov is trying is best to control the position here.
Arslanbekov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arslanbekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arslanbekov looking for a sweep. Not yet Arslanbekov, not yet.
Arslanbekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslanbekov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arslanbekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arslanbekov misses with a wild body shot.
Velez throws a counter combo.
Arslanbekov tries to sprawl but Velez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Velez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arslanbekov defending well though.
Arslanbekov has a hand on Velez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Velez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Arslanbekov tries to reverse the position but Velez maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arslanbekov blocking the ground and pound.
Velez punching from mount but Arslanbekov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velez throws some wild stikes that Arslanbekov manages to avoid easily.
Arslanbekov regains half guard.
Arslanbekov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arslanbekov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arslanbekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arslanbekov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arslanbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez is fighting to break Arslanbekov's control of his arms but Arslanbekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Velez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arslanbekov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arslanbekov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Velez some visible discomfort.
Arslanbekov wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Arslanbekov scores with punches from side control.
Arslanbekov trying to control the action but Velez is working from the bottom.
Arslanbekov controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez struggling a bit here.
Arslanbekov trying to control the position but Velez is working away.
Arslanbekov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two 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.
Velez is trying to improve his position.
Velez can't do much from the bottom here.
Arslanbekov is staying tight to Velez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arslanbekov trying to control the position but Velez is working away.
Velez is trying to control Arslanbekov's posture but Arslanbekov avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arslanbekov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez actively working from the bottom here.
Arslanbekov wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Arslanbekov prevents Velez from improving his position.
Velez is looking to escape.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Arslanbekov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velez is just riding it out for now. Arslanbekov eventually gives up the hold.
Arslanbekov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arslanbekov wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Arslanbekov trying to control the pace.
Arslanbekov is looking to take a break and control but Velez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arslanbekov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arslanbekov wants to take a breather but Velez is having none of it.
Arslanbekov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arslanbekov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Arslanbekov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Velez wants to clinch but Arslanbekov slips to the side
so Arslanbekov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arslanbekov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arslanbekov passes into half guard.
Arslanbekov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslanbekov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Velez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedrasul Arslanbekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arslanbekov preventing the sweep.
Arslanbekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arslanbekov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arslanbekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arslanbekov pushes down on Velez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslanbekov stops Velez from getting back to his feet.
Arslanbekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arslanbekov lands a nice short elbow.
Velez trying to control from the bottom.
Arslanbekov prevents Velez from improving his position.
Velez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arslanbekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arslanbekov passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez is not content to let Arslanbekov control the position.
Velez tries to buck Arslanbekov off but Arslanbekov is having none of it.
Arslanbekov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Velez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arslanbekov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Arslanbekov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Velez!
Arslanbekov lands a nice shot to the head.
Arslanbekov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Velez's face.
Arslanbekov landing shots from mount.
Arslanbekov raining down shots from the mount!
Arslanbekov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arslanbekov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Velez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedrasul Arslanbekov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arslanbekov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomedrasul Arslanbekov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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