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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josefski Slabadavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rome comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samoan Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Samoa Rome will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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7 - 0 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josefski Slabadavski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slabadavski avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome scores with a shot to the body.
Rome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slabadavski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slabadavski defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slabadavski defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rome wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Slabadavski wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Rome is looking for a triangle but Slabadavski pushes his legs off easily.
Rome working for a triangle but Slabadavski defends it easily.
Slabadavski preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome has his foot on Slabadavski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slabadavski works his way back into a safe position though.
Slabadavski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slabadavski wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
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.
Slabadavski is really struggling to control Rome but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rome working a defensive guard here.
Rome manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome trying to control but Slabadavski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Slabadavski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rome misses with a takedown
and Slabadavski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slabadavski.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slabadavski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slabadavski defends it easily.
Slabadavski is pushing down on Rome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rome is fighting to maintain full guard but Slabadavski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome trying to control but Slabadavski postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slabadavski lands a nice short elbow.
Slabadavski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rome's head.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Slabadavski prevents Rome from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slabadavski is looking to stall here but Rome recovers full guard.
Rome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slabadavski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slabadavski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slabadavski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slabadavski has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slabadavski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome wants to sweep here but Slabadavski controlling him for the moment.
Slabadavski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slabadavski has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josefski Slabadavski dominated that second round.
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!
Slabadavski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rome gets back to full guard.
Rome is looking for a triangle but Slabadavski pushes his legs off easily.
Slabadavski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rome lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slabadavski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slabadavski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rome on the ground.
Rome is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Slabadavski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Slabadavski!
Slabadavski passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome is trying to stand up here but Slabadavski is controlling him well.
Josefski Slabadavski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Slabadavski has control of the leg.
Slabadavski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slabadavski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rome.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slabadavski.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Rome wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rome tries to improve position but can't.
Rome manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slabadavski's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slabadavski pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josefski Slabadavski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slabadavski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josefski Slabadavski!
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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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