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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ray skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Spikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for ray skillz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ray skillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Spikes!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
skillz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
skillz controlling the pace for now.
skillz get's back to his feet.
skillz lands with a kick to the temple. Spikes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spikes gets the takedown into side control.
Spikes lands a few punches from side control.
Spikes lands some shots froms side control.
skillz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spikes's best efforts.
Spikes not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spikes wants to control but skillz is keeping him busy.
skillz is trying to stand back up but Spikes is controlling him
Spikes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
skillz is breathing heavily.
skillz is trying to stand.
Spikes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spikes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as skillz is looking to escape.
Spikes stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Spikes misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Spikes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spikes scores with a takedown into skillz's guard.
Spikes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spikes pushing down on skillz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skillz pushes Spikes off looking to stand but Spikes dives back in and keeps control.
Spikes not doing much here.
skillz is trying to stand back up but Spikes is controlling him
skillz pushes Spikes off but Spikes dives into side control.
skillz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spikes is controlling him well.
skillz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on skillz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
skillz tries to buck Spikes off but Spikes is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spikes throws a head kick but skillz moves out of range.
Spikes avoids the head kick by skillz.
skillz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around skillz's waist but skillz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spikes off to one side.
A combination from skillz does no damage.
Spikes throws a sloppy head kick and skillz moves out of range easily.
skillz throws a head kick that half lands.
Spikes misses with a takedown attempt
and skillz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spikes shoots in for a takedown but skillz shows good takedown defense.
ray skillz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Spikes.
skillz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
skillz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spikes digs a right hand into skillz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on skillz's gas tank.
Spikes prevents skillz from breaking the clinch.
skillz is trying to break the clinch but Spikes has him pressed against the cage.
Spikes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. skillz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spikes swings for the body but skillz moves out of range.
skillz closes the distance but Spikes moves to the side
and Spikes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in skillz's guard now.
Spikes wants to control from the top but skillz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
skillz is trying to keep Spikes in close.
skillz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spikes controls the pace.
skillz working a defensive guard here.
Spikes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spikes stops skillz from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spikes working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spikes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spikes wants to pass the guard but skillz is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Spikes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
skillz with a poor takedown
and Spikes counters with a good, hard body kick but skillz shrugs it off.
Spikes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spikes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spikes clinches with his opponent.
skillz is trying to break free.
Spikes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spikes controlling the position.
Spikes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
skillz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Spikes has got the better of the ground game so far.
skillz wanted to stand there but Spikes had control of the position.
skillz preventing the sweep.
skillz slips nicely into half guard.
skillz is working for a kimura but Spikes is defending it quite comfortably.
skillz tries to pass to full mount but Spikes defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skillz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spikes trying to hold on to skillz's head to control him but skillz postures up.
skillz works his way into full mount!
skillz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spikes slips a leg in and gets back to 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.
skillz wants to take a breather but Spikes is having none of it.
skillz uses his free foot to push down on Spikes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spikes.
skillz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Spikes circles away from the clinch attempt.
skillz with a poor takedown
and Spikes counters with a shoot takedown. skillz fights it but they end up in guard.
Spikes tries to free his leg and advance position but skillz is retaining full guard.
skillz has his foot on Spikes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spikes works his way back into a safe position though.
skillz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spikes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spikes stopping the sweep attempt from skillz.
skillz looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes stands and steps away. skillz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
skillz throws a head kick that misses.
skillz shoots in for a double leg but Spikes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ray skillz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
skillz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spikes cracks skillz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
skillz keeps the fight on the outside.
skillz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spikes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick from skillz misses.
skillz throws a one two combo.
skillz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
skillz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
skillz can't break the clinch.
skillz can't break the clinch.
skillz tries to score a body lock takedown but Spikes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
skillz wants to get back to striking at distance but Spikes won't allow it.
skillz keeps control of Spikes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
skillz breaks the clinch.
skillz shoots in and drives through. Spikes sprawls well.
skillz tries to clinch but Spikes moves away
and Spikes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spikes.
skillz tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
skillz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spikes manages to break the clinch.
skillz darts in and clinches Spikes up against the cage.
Spikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
skillz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
skillz seems to be working for a kimura but Spikes defends the submission attempt.
Spikes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Spikes wants to improve his position but skillz is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
skillz seems to be looking for submissions.
Spikes is trying to maintain the position but skillz is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordan Spikes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! skillz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spikes avoids the head kick by skillz.
skillz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spikes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but skillz swivels and escapes.
Spikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? skillz is fending him off so far but Spikes persists. Nope, skillz circles away and we're back to standing.
skillz slips a jab from Spikes.
Spikes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and skillz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spikes's guard.
ray skillz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Spikes.
Spikes looking to hit a scissor sweep but skillz is one step ahead there.
Spikes pulls skillz in to control the position.
Spikes wants to sweep but no luck.
skillz is looking to stand up but Spikes won't let him.
skillz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Spikes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
skillz closes the distance and clinches.
skillz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spikes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skillz tries to work over Spikes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
skillz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spikes or not.
skillz breaks from the clinch.
skillz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
skillz moves in looking to clinch but Spikes pushes him off.
Spikes misses with a takedown attempt - skillz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spikes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spikes taking a break here but skillz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Spikes there.
skillz wants to get back to his feet.
Spikes works his way into side control.
skillz sneaks back into half guard.
Spikes is looking to take a break and control but skillz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spikes passes to full mount!
Spikes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spikes trying to control but skillz is having none of it.
Spikes lands with some strikes.
skillz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Spikes.
Oh skillz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spikes looking to finish skillz with some ground and pound. This is bad for skillz!
Spikes dominating with strikes here.
Spikes manages to capitalize on a mistake by skillz to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Spikes keeps control of the position as skillz tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes connects with a big shot to the side of skillz's head.
Good control from Spikes.
Spikes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spikes controlling the position well here. skillz rolled but Spikes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Spikes lands strikes to the head.
skillz tries to escape the position.
skillz seems to have got his legs back now.
skillz is trapped and Spikes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
skillz wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
skillz trying to control the position but Spikes manages to sink in the hooks.
skillz holding both Spikes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Spikes gets his hands free as skillz looks to control.
Spikes doesn't have the hooks in and skillz manages to turn into his guard.
skillz won't allow Spikes to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Spikes drops skillz with a left and a right! Oh, skillz is hurt - Spikes dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like ray skillz has been cut.
skillz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spikes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
skillz wants to control but Spikes postures up.
ray skillz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spikes trying to control the position but skillz is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spikes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Spikes!
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