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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Savchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Saint Randy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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173 cm
25
143 lbs
13 - 23 - 0 |
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184 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Saint Randy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Savchuk! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saint Randy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savchuk defends it nicely. Saint Randy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savchuk backs up against the cage.
Saint Randy leaves Savchuk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Saint Randy misses with a takedown attempt and Savchuk counters with a nice double leg into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saint Randy keeping full guard, as Savchuk tries to pass. Saint Randy is trying to keep Savchuk in close.
Savchuk wants to stand but Saint Randy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Saint Randy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Saint Randy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savchuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Savchuk lands a couple of digs. Savchuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Savchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Saint Randy keeping moving, preventing Savchuk from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Savchuk. Savchuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Randy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savchuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Saint Randy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Savchuk is lucky that one didn't land flush. Saint Randy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savchuk tries to clinch but Saint Randy moves away and Saint Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Savchuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Savchuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Brandon Saint Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Savchuk. Saint Randy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savchuk as he avoids it easily. Saint Randy lands a slapping body shot.
Saint Randy tries to keep at a distance but Savchuk has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Savchuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Randy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savchuk is working for takedown but Saint Randy is calmly controlling the position for now. Saint Randy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint Randy is trying to break free. Saint Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Savchuk throws a leg kick but Saint Randy checks it. Saint Randy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Savchuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saint Randy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Saint Randy fails with a takedown attempt. Saint Randy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savchuk misses with a takedown attempt and Saint Randy counters with a stiff right hand. Danga de danga de dang - Saint Randy scores with a four punch combination! Savchuk has his takedown stuffed and Saint Randy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saint Randy clinches up with Savchuk and pushes him back against the cage. Saint Randy keeps control of Savchuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Saint Randy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saint Randy manages to end up in side control. Saint Randy controlling the position from side mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Savchuk is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Saint Randy dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Savchuk pushes Saint Randy up against the cage in a clinch. Savchuk wants a takedown but no success here.
Savchuk is trying to force a seperation but Saint Randy has the dominant position. Saint Randy lands a right hand. Savchuk tries to circle away but Saint Randy has him pinned against the cage. Saint Randy jumps guard and drags Savchuk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Saint Randy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Savchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Roman Savchuk has got the better of the ground game so far. Saint Randy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savchuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Savchuk wants to control from the top but Saint Randy keeps moving.
Roman Savchuk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Savchuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint Randy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savchuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint Randy tries to avoid it but Savchuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint Randy to the ground. Saint Randy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Brandon Saint Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Savchuk. Savchuk tries to sprawl but Saint Randy drives through with a takedown into half guard. Saint Randy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savchuk defends it well. Savchuk is trying to get back to full guard. Savchuk wants to control but Saint Randy is keeping busy and won't allow it. Savchuk won't allow Saint Randy to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savchuk trying to hold on to Saint Randy's head to control him but Saint Randy postures up.
Roman Savchuk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Saint Randy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saint Randy feints and as Savchuk raises his hands in defense, Saint Randy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Savchuk is looking for a triangle but Saint Randy pushes his legs off easily.
Savchuk can't keep his opponent in guard - Saint Randy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Saint Randy trying to control from half guard but Savchuk is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savchuk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saint Randy is trying to work for a kimura but Savchuk is defending well.
Still in half guard, Saint Randy seems content to control. Saint Randy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saint Randy is working for a submission of some sort.
Savchuk manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Savchuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint Randy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Saint Randy dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Saint Randy. Savchuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint Randy defends it nicely. Savchuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Saint Randy with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jab, jab by Saint Randy - just one landing. Savchuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Randy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savchuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Brandon Saint Randy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Saint Randy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savchuk swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint Randy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savchuk's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Saint Randy scoring with some ground and pound. Saint Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Saint Randy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Saint Randy won't allow Savchuk to sweep him here. Savchuk trying to control the position.
Savchuk striking off his back. Savchuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saint Randy controls the pace. Savchuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint Randy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint Randy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint Randy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Saint Randy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savchuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saint Randy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savchuk scrambles back to his feet. Saint Randy clinches with his opponent.
Savchuk is looking to control Saint Randy's arms but Saint Randy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savchuk has his back to the cage. Savchuk can't get the takedown.
Brandon Saint Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Savchuk. Savchuk looking to stall.
Saint Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savchuk leaves Saint Randy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Saint Randy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savchuk circles away. Savchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint Randy's waist but Saint Randy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savchuk off to one side. Savchuk tries to sprawl but Saint Randy drives through with a takedown into half guard. Saint Randy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savchuk's head. Saint Randy wants to stand but Savchuk has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saint Randy is working for a kimura but Savchuk is defending it quite comfortably.
Savchuk works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Randy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Saint Randy throws a big elbow that misses. Savchuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint Randy slips nicely into half guard. Brandon Saint Randy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saint Randy content to control rather than advance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Saint Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savchuk keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Saint Randy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Saint Randy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Saint Randy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
56% |
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