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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masro Carnibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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193 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masro Carnibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown but Carnibal shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spyridon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spyridon.
Masro Carnibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Spyridon.
A punch combination from Carnibal misses.
Carnibal gets caught flat footed, as Spyridon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spyridon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spyridon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carnibal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spyridon, into his guard.
Carnibal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnibal wants to stand and escape but instead Spyridon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Spyridon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carnibal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spyridon has Carnibal in his guard.
Spyridon has a closed guard, preventing Carnibal from standing 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.
Carnibal gets to his feet. Spyridon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carnibal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spyridon shoots in but no luck this time.
Spyridon shoots in and bounces Carnibal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spyridon looks gassed!
Spyridon has gone for a leg lock! Carnibal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spyridon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carnibal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spyridon, up you get!
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnibal moves in looking to clinch but Spyridon pushes him off.
Carnibal takes the fight into the clinch.
Spyridon is working for takedown but Carnibal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carnibal lands a shoulder strike.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Spyridon has him pressed against the cage.
Spyridon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carnibal walks away with a smile on his face. Spyridon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carnibal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carnibal is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spyridon is defended easily by Carnibal.
Carnibal throws a series of strikes that have Spyridon backpedaling.
It looks like Leon Spyridon has been cut.
Carnibal misses with a two punch combination.
Carnibal tries to bum rush Spyridon with a series of wild strikes but Spyridon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carnibal misses with a few strikes there.
Spyridon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spyridon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carnibal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masro Carnibal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Spyridon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carnibal clinches with his opponent.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spyridon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carnibal is trying to stand back up but Spyridon is controlling him
Carnibal is defending against the submission attempts here by Spyridon.
Carnibal wants to get back to his feet.
Spyridon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spyridon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spyridon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carnibal tries to kick Spyridon off but Spyridon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spyridon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spyridon wants to pass to mount but Carnibal is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carnibal is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carnibal throws a series of punches but Spyridon avoids them all with ease.
Carnibal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spyridon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carnibal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carnibal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spyridon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spyridon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carnibal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carnibal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carnibal!
Carnibal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carnibal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spyridon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spyridon is defended easily by Carnibal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carnibal misses with a series of wild punches.
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnibal sprawls well. Carnibal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spyridon gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnibal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spyridon backs up against the cage.
Carnibal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masro Carnibal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Spyridon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spyridon.
Carnibal stuffs the takedown attempt from Spyridon. Spyridon gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnibal throws a right hand that Spyridon ducks under and follows up with a left that Spyridon also avoids with ease.
Carnibal misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spyridon fails with a takedown attempt.
Masro Carnibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Spyridon.
Spyridon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnibal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leon Spyridon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carnibal but Carnibal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spyridon darts in trying to clinch
and Carnibal counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Spyridon!
Spyridon is rocked!
Carnibal stands up from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnibal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spyridon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal tries to clinch there but Spyridon circles away.
Carnibal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carnibal misses with a two punch combination.
Spyridon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carnibal counters by clinching up.
Carnibal lands a right hand.
Carnibal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carnibal pushes Spyridon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Spyridon has him pressed against the cage.
Carnibal lands a shoulder strike.
Carnibal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carnibal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal tries to break the clinch but Spyridon is controlling the position.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carnibal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spyridon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spyridon shoots and misses
and Carnibal counters by moving into the clinch.
Carnibal pushes Spyridon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carnibal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spyridon backwards.
Carnibal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carnibal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Spyridon has him pressed against the cage.
Carnibal is trying to break free.
Spyridon keeps control of Carnibal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spyridon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carnibal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spyridon tries for a takedown but Carnibal circles away easily
and Carnibal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carnibal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carnibal lands a hook that snaps the head of Spyridon backwards.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal gets underhooks to prevent Spyridon's takedown attempt.
Spyridon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carnibal tries to break free but Spyridon pushes him back against the cage.
Carnibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spyridon misses with a takedown
and Carnibal counters by moving into the clinch.
Leon Spyridon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carnibal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spyridon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carnibal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carnibal is trying to force a seperation but Spyridon has the dominant position.
Carnibal lands a left hand.
Spyridon can't get the takedown.
Carnibal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carnibal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spyridon backwards.
Carnibal tries to break free but Spyridon pushes him back against the cage.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spyridon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carnibal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masro Carnibal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carnibal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masro Carnibal!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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