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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Lungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paul Stewart was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandru Lungu!
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, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart looks for a takedown but Lungu sprawls well.
Lungu has his takedown stuffed
and Stewart counters with a head kick.
Stewart scores with a takedown into Lungu's guard.
Lungu is working an open guard so Stewart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart tries to clinch but Lungu moves out of range.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Lungu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lungu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lungu working Stewart over with strikes.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lungu is working away from the top position though.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Lungu has control of the leg.
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.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lungu.
Stewart is trying to stand back up but Lungu is controlling him
Lungu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Lungu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lungu is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lungu to get the leverage.
Lungu is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Lungu sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lungu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lungu keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stewart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control the action but Lungu is working from the bottom.
Lungu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stewart off and has taken his back!
Lungu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lungu tightening his grip on Stewart, looking for the choke.
Stewart trying to control the hands but Lungu won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu looking to break Stewart's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stewart remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lungu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lungu is not going to allow Stewart to sit and survive in this position.
Lungu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stewart just trying to survive but Lungu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stewart tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lungu lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lungu avoids the attempt from Stewart to control.
Stewart bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lungu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Lungu keeps moving.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Lungu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lungu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart dominated that round.
That's time! Lungu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lungu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a head kick. That will keep Lungu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stewart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lungu is trying to defend but Stewart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lungu tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Stewart trying to control the action but Lungu is working from the bottom.
Stewart controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lungu looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stewart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Stewart just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart pushes Lungu up against the cage in a clinch.
Lungu looking for a takedown.
Stewart jumps guard.
Stewart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lungu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stewart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stewart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stewart!
Stewart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lungu as he avoids it easily.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lungu misses with a takedown
and Stewart counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Lungu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lungu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lungu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Lungu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stewart wants to control but Lungu postures up.
Stewart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lungu tries for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Lungu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu tries for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Lungu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lungu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stewart some visible discomfort.
Lungu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Stewart holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lungu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stewart has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lungu but great work by Stewart.
Paul Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart trying to control the action but Lungu is working from the bottom.
Lungu is trying to get back to half guard.
Lungu is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart scores with punches from side control.
Lungu throws Stewart to one side and escapes!
Stewart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lungu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart tries to avoid it but Lungu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart to the ground. Stewart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lungu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lungu pinned against the cage. Lungu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lungu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lungu pinned against the cage. Lungu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stewart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lungu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lungu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Lungu looking for a guillotine here but Stewart defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lungu tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Lungu is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lungu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lungu manages to get to full guard.
Stewart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lungu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lungu actively working from the bottom here.
Lungu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lungu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lungu is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard.
Lungu looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stewart clinches with his opponent.
Lungu can't get the takedown.
Lungu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Lungu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stewart no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lungu.
Lungu wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Stewart tries to strike from the bottom.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Lungu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stewart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stewart has escaped and now he's on top!
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lungu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Lungu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lungu wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lungu closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Lungu pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandru Lungu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stewart!
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RATING
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