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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Valchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coraje Rage (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Valchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coraje Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valchenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rage wants to get back to striking at distance but Valchenko won't allow it.
Valchenko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Coraje Rage has been cut.
Valchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Rage blocks with his arms.
Valchenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rage stops Valchenko from standing up.
Valchenko 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.
Rage trying to control but Valchenko is working from the bottom.
Valchenko keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage stopping the sweep attempt from Valchenko.
Rage thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Rage takes one to the side of the head.
Valchenko feints and as Rage raises his hands in defense, Valchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valchenko trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Valchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valchenko trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Valchenko wanted to stand there but Rage had control of the position.
Valchenko stays in close to Rage's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying to control the position.
Valchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valchenko tries for a takedown but Rage circles away easily
and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rage trying to control but Valchenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rage wants to control from the top but Valchenko keeps moving.
Valchenko wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rage tries to clinch but Valchenko moves away
and Valchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valchenko preventing the sweep.
Valchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Valchenko postures up.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Valchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Valchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coraje Rage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valchenko.
Valchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Igor Valchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Valchenko.
Rage moves out of range as Valchenko strikes.
Valchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valchenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing Valchenko from standing up.
Valchenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valchenko has Rage in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Valchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valchenko keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage wants to control from the top but Valchenko keeps moving.
Rage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rage forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchenko punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valchenko tries to roll over but Rage keeps him under control.
Rage stands up and beckons Valchenko to join him on the feet.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but Valchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
Rage dives in and grabs Valchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valchenko pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Valchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rage defends it nicely.
Valchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Valchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Valchenko is keeping the position.
Rage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big right from Valchenko misses.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valchenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 Igor Valchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coraje Rage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rage darts in and clinches Valchenko up against the cage.
Valchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
Valchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valchenko breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Valchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Rage which made him look bad.
Rage fails with the takedown
and Valchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rage won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valchenko wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Valchenko drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchenko tries for a kimura but Rage is defending well.
Valchenko taking a break here but Rage is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rage is trying to stand.
Rage trying to control here.
Rage is pressing down on Valchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valchenko wants to stand and escape but instead Rage has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valchenko is keeping the position for now.
Rage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rage advances position into side control!
Valchenko is not content to let Rage control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valchenko is trying to work for a sweep but Rage has mounted him!
Valchenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rage content just to control the position here.
Rage looking to finish Valchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valchenko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rage is looking to clinch.
Rage misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Valchenko. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
Igor Valchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coraje Rage.
Valchenko tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rage trying to control the position but Valchenko is working away.
Valchenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valchenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coraje Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Valchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coraje Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Valchenko!
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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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