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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason John Sarceda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgen Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evgen Konstantinov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason John Sarceda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgen Konstantinov! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sarceda misses with a double jab.
Sarceda is looking to clinch. Konstantinov drives through and clinches with Sarceda against the cage.
Konstantinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Konstantinov working hard to break the clinch. Sarceda tries to pull guard but Konstantinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sarceda drops back down to his feet.
Konstantinov stops a takedown attempt from Sarceda.
A frustrated look appears on Sarceda's face as he tries to break the clinch. Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Sarceda is controlling the position. Sarceda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Konstantinov tries to break free but Sarceda pushes him back against the cage. Sarceda has Konstantinov pressed against the cage, preventing Konstantinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Konstantinov misses with some punches.
Konstantinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sarceda backwards. Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch but Sarceda keeps him there for the moment. Konstantinov scores with a shoulder strike. Konstantinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sarceda being controlled against the cage. Konstantinov is trying to force a seperation but Sarceda has the dominant position. Konstantinov looks gassed! Sarceda drags the fight down to the ground.
Sarceda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Konstantinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sarceda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sarceda wants to sweep here but Konstantinov controlling him for the moment. Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarceda's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Konstantinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sarceda is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konstantinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Sarceda keeps moving. Konstantinov wants to stand but Sarceda is controlling his posture from full guard. Konstantinov throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sarceda working a defensive guard but Konstantinov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sarceda on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Konstantinov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Konstantinov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Konstantinov tries for a kimura but Sarceda is defending well. Sarceda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Konstantinov's best efforts. Sarceda wants to control but Konstantinov passes into side.
Sarceda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Sarceda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Konstantinov working the ground and pound. Sarceda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Konstantinov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Konstantinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Konstantinov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sarceda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgen Konstantinov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Konstantinov takes the fight into the clinch. Konstantinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarceda won't allow it.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight moves into the clinch position. A shot in the inside from Konstantinov. Konstantinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarceda has double underhooks. Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarceda has him pressed against the cage. Konstantinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Sarceda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konstantinov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Sarceda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Konstantinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarceda has Konstantinov in his guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Konstantinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sarceda's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarceda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Konstantinov preventing the sweep. Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarceda swivels though and keeps the full guard. Konstantinov postures up and lands a big shot to Sarceda's brow. Konstantinov distracts Sarceda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarceda wants to stand up but Konstantinov is controlling him. Konstantinov stands up and waves to Sarceda to follow him. Konstantinov has closed the distance and engaged Sarceda in a clinch.
Sarceda prevents Konstantinov from breaking the clinch. Sarceda jumps guard but Konstantinov stands there with Sarceda around his waist. Sarceda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarceda.
Konstantinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sarceda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konstantinov is fending him off so far but Sarceda persists. Nope, Konstantinov circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason John Sarceda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Konstantinov has Sarceda up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Konstantinov clinches up with Sarceda and pushes him back against the cage. Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Sarceda is controlling the position. Sarceda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sarceda shoots in and drives through. Konstantinov sprawls well. Konstantinov clinches. Konstantinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Konstantinov wants to break free but Sarceda has control.
Konstantinov working hard to break the clinch. Sarceda tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Sarceda tries to clinch there but Konstantinov circles away.
Konstantinov closes the distance and clinches. Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Sarceda is controlling the position. Sarceda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Konstantinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Evgen Konstantinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Konstantinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov has closed the distance and engaged Sarceda in a clinch.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Konstantinov leaves Sarceda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sarceda scores with a head kick.
Sarceda tries to keep at a distance but Konstantinov has taken the fight into the clinch. Konstantinov lands a right hand. Sarceda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Konstantinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sarceda is trying to push Konstantinov away but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Konstantinov is trying to push Sarceda away but Sarceda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Konstantinov can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konstantinov. Konstantinov wants to break free but Sarceda has control.
Sarceda fails to pull guard.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgen Konstantinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sarceda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sarceda fails to land the takedown. Sarceda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away. Sarceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konstantinov but Konstantinov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Konstantinov clinches with his opponent.
Konstantinov is trying to break free. Konstantinov lands an uppercut. Sarceda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Konstantinov walks away with a smile on his face. Sarceda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason John Sarceda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sarceda wants to clinch up but Konstantinov keeps it at a distance. Konstantinov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sarceda manages to break the clinch.
Konstantinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sarceda lands a nice knee to the body. Konstantinov is trying to break free. Konstantinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Konstantinov clinches. Konstantinov wants to break free but Sarceda has control.
Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarceda has him pressed against the cage. Sarceda tries a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks it.
Sarceda jumps guard but Konstantinov stands there with Sarceda around his waist. Sarceda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sarceda tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Sarceda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Konstantinov walks away with a smile on his face. Sarceda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Konstantinov closes the distance and clinches. Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Konstantinov rushes Sarceda and presses him up against the cage. Konstantinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Sarceda. Konstantinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sarceda, pushing him back against the cage. Konstantinov tries to circle away but Sarceda has him pinned against the cage. Sarceda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Konstantinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sarceda can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarceda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Konstantinov smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action! Konstantinov closes the distance and pushes Sarceda back into the cage. Sarceda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Konstantinov wants to break free but Sarceda has control.
Konstantinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarceda has double underhooks. Sarceda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Sarceda has him pressed against the cage. Sarceda jumps guard but Konstantinov stands there with Sarceda around his waist. Sarceda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sarceda keeps control of Konstantinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Sarceda is controlling the position. Sarceda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sarceda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Sarceda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Konstantinov passes into side control.
Sarceda taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Jason John Sarceda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Konstantinov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Konstantinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sarceda down.
Sarceda looks to move to half guard but instead Konstantinov has passed into mount! Damn! Konstantinov with the ground and pound from mount. Sarceda is desperately trying to improve his position but Konstantinov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Konstantinov looking to finish Sarceda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sarceda! Sarceda is looking to improve his position but Konstantinov isn't that keen on the idea. Konstantinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sarceda hang on? Sarceda wants to hold on but Konstantinov pushes him away. Konstantinov with good strikes from the mount here! Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Konstantinov punishing his opponent with strikes. Sarceda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Evgen Konstantinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sarceda is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight! Evgen Konstantinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Konstantinov 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgen Konstantinov!
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