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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaux Lux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bendekar Ebonhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaux Lux had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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252 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaux Lux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bendekar Ebonhand!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ebonhand looking to pass the guard.
Lux trying to keep a closed guard but Ebonhand is proving a slippery customer.
Lux is really struggling to control Ebonhand but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ebonhand advances position into side control!
Ebonhand tries to advance to mount but Lux denies him.
Lux is looking to regain half guard here but Ebonhand keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebonhand tries to advance to mount but Lux denies him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lux throws a series of punches but Ebonhand moves out of range.
Ebonhand shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ebonhand showed some decent athleticism there.
Lux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ebonhand 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.
Lux is trying to get back to full guard.
Ebonhand wants to free his trapped foot but Lux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebonhand content to control rather than advance.
Lux tries to roll over but Ebonhand keeps him under control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ebonhand has eaten all the pies!
Ebonhand perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lux is trying to control but can't.
Ebonhand is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lux trying to hold on to Ebonhand's head to control him but Ebonhand postures up.
Ebonhand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lux is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lux is controlling Ebonhand's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lux is breathing heavily.
Ebonhand controlling the action here.
Lux is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ebonhand is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Ebonhand seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bendekar Ebonhand just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ebonhand shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ebonhand showed some decent athleticism there.
Lux is positioning himself well to prevent Ebonhand advancing to mount.
Ebonhand is taking a breather. Lux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lux is positioning himself well to prevent Ebonhand advancing to mount.
Ebonhand slows the pace down in half guard.
Lux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ebonhand is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebonhand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
I looks like Ebonhand might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lux wants to get back to full guard.
Ebonhand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lux wants to improve his position but Ebonhand is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lux is working hard here to advance position.
Lux is controlling Ebonhand's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lux wants to get back to his feet.
Lux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lux.
Lux pulls Ebonhand in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebonhand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lux keeping moving, preventing Ebonhand from controlling successfully.
Lux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lux, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ebonhand is fighting to break Lux's control of his arms but Lux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ebonhand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lux seems keen to control Ebonhand's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bendekar Ebonhand dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooh a lovely combination from Lux sends Ebonhand down but not out. Lux dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Bendekar Ebonhand has been cut.
Ebonhand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lux trying to control the action but Ebonhand is working from the bottom.
Lux decides to stand back up.
Ebonhand shoots in for a double leg but Lux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ebonhand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lux.
Lux fails with the takedown
and Ebonhand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bendekar Ebonhand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lux trying to control the position here.
Ebonhand is breathing heavily.
Ebonhand looking to pass the guard.
Ebonhand trying to control the position from guard on top but Lux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lux wants to sweep here but Ebonhand controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lux has control of Ebonhand's left arm, preventing Ebonhand from doing any damage.
Lux wants to stand and escape but Ebonhand is having none of it.
Lux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Beaux Lux just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lux misses with the combination.
Ebonhand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lux.
Lux tries to clinch but Ebonhand moves away
and Ebonhand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ebonhand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lux has his hands on Ebonhand's head, controlling the position.
Lux controls Ebonhand momentarily but Ebonhand frees himself.
Ebonhand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lux managing to control the position.
Lux keeping moving, preventing Ebonhand from controlling successfully.
Lux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Beaux Lux just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lux motions for Ebonhand to come forward. Lux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ebonhand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lux is controlling Ebonhand's posture.
Lux working a defensive guard here.
Lux pulls Ebonhand in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebonhand from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebonhand looking to pass the guard.
Lux has control of Ebonhand's left arm, preventing Ebonhand from doing any damage.
Ebonhand wants to control from the top but Lux keeps moving.
Lux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lux trying to keep a closed guard but Ebonhand is proving a slippery customer.
Ebonhand content to stall in guard here.
Lux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ebonhand 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.
Lux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lux is trying to control the position but Ebonhand postures up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Beaux Lux just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ebonhand.
Lux regains half guard.
Lux trying to control from the bottom.
Ebonhand wants to pass the guard but Lux is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lux keeping moving, preventing Ebonhand from controlling successfully.
Lux has his hands on Ebonhand's head, controlling the position.
Lux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebonhand trying to control but Lux is working from the bottom.
Lux trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ebonhand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beaux Lux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bendekar Ebonhand's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Lux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebonhand slips a jab and a cross from Lux.
Ebonhand drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ebonhand looking to pass the guard.
Ebonhand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Ebonhand has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lux working a defensive guard here.
Ebonhand 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.
Lux wants to stand and escape but Ebonhand is having none of it.
Lux looking to control.
Ebonhand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ebonhand sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bendekar Ebonhand just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ebonhand.
Lux is looking for a sweep.
Lux struggling a bit here.
Lux regains half guard.
Ebonhand is taking a breather. Lux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lux gets full guard.
Lux pulls Ebonhand in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebonhand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lux working a defensive guard here.
Lux pulls Ebonhand in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebonhand from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebonhand trying to control but Lux is working from the bottom.
Ebonhand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lux is keeping the position for now.
Lux has Ebonhand pulled in close to control his posture.
Lux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lux managing to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Beaux Lux just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Some wild striking there from Lux.
No joy there for Lux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lux misses with a series of wild punches.
Lux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ebonhand counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lux's guard now.
Lux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ebonhand trying to control but Lux is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lux holds on and takes a little breather.
Lux wants to sweep but no luck.
Ebonhand being controlled here momentarily.
Ebonhand trying to control but Lux is working from the bottom.
Lux trying to control the position here.
Lux trying to control the position.
Ebonhand content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lux working a defensive guard here.
Lux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ebonhand controls the pace.
Lux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Beaux Lux just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lux throws a series of punches but Ebonhand avoids them all with ease.
Lux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lux tries to clinch up
and Ebonhand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lux has his foot on Ebonhand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebonhand works his way back into a safe position though.
Lux has his foot on Ebonhand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebonhand works his way back into a safe position though.
Lux being controlled here, momentarily.
Lux managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bendekar Ebonhand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ebonhand has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bendekar Ebonhand!
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hype
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RATING
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