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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Savchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Savchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Marques!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savchuk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marques's guard.
Marques is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savchuk stays in close to Marques's body and controls the position.
Marques is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marques is looking to stand up but Savchuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Savchuk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Roman Savchuk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marques moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques gets tackled into the cage by Savchuk. Savchuk maintains the clinch.
Marques misses with a knee strike.
Marques with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marques misses with a knee to the head.
Marques looks gassed!
Savchuk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savchuk manages to end up in side control.
The referee asks Savchuk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Savchuk prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savchuk advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savchuk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savchuk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savchuk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marques for as long as he can get away with.
Roman Savchuk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Savchuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marques tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savchuk is in Marques's guard.
Savchuk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savchuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savchuk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savchuk stops Marques from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Savchuk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savchuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roman Savchuk just wasn't active enough.
Marques doesn't manage to clinch there - Savchuk circles away.
Savchuk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marques is trying to defend but Savchuk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marques looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques pushes Savchuk off looking to stand but Savchuk dives back in and keeps control.
Savchuk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman Savchuk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Savchuk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marques to the mat! Marques manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Savchuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Savchuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marques did well to prevent Savchuk getting side control.
Marques trying to control from the bottom.
Savchuk controlling the pace.
Marques works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savchuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roman Savchuk just wasn't active enough.
Marques wants to clinch.
Marques shoots in but Savchuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savchuk shoots in and bounces Marques off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roman Savchuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marques is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savchuk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Savchuk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savchuk.
Savchuk controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques is pushing Savchuk's head away, looking to escape. Savchuk manages to hold on to the position though.
Marques seems a little lost for a moment, as Savchuk dominates the positioning.
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!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Savchuk.
Savchuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savchuk blocks an uppercut.
Savchuk has Marques pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Savchuk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marques tumbling to the mat - Savchuk dives into Marques's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk stays in close to Marques's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Savchuk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marques closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk slows the pace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marques is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savchuk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marques's shoulder. That is not cool.
We're going to have a standup here because Roman Savchuk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savchuk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marques to the ground. Savchuk is now in Marques's guard.
Savchuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Savchuk dominated that second round.
That's time! Savchuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Savchuk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savchuk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marques is trying to escape the mount.
Savchuk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marques takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Savchuk.
Marques displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savchuk.
Savchuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marques tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savchuk is in Marques's guard.
Savchuk stops Marques from standing up.
Savchuk is pushing down on Marques's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marques is fighting to maintain full guard but Savchuk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savchuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Savchuk.
Marques tries to clinch up but Savchuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Savchuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savchuk counters with a single leg into guard. Marques didn't expect that.
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!
Marques wants to stand but Savchuk is controlling the position.
Savchuk controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk passes Marques's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savchuk in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Savchuk.
Marques gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marques has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savchuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marques is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marques can't keep his opponent in guard - Savchuk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marques tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Savchuk manages to move to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savchuk controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Savchuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savchuk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Savchuk!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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