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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slava Rysakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Slava Rysakov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rysakov feints and then cracks Ovaltrades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ovaltrades down.
Rysakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rysakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rysakov forces Ovaltrades back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rysakov.
Ovaltrades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ovaltrades takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rysakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ovaltrades tries to pull guard but Rysakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ovaltrades drops back down to his feet.
Rysakov landing knees to the body.
Rysakov connects with a knee to the head.
Rysakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ovaltrades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovaltrades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rysakov with a knee to the head.
Ovaltrades tries to pull guard but Rysakov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rysakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rysakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ovaltrades jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rysakov walks away with a smile on his face. Ovaltrades gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rysakov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades is rocked!
Rysakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Ovaltrades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rysakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rysakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ovaltrades seems to have got his legs back now.
Rysakov has managed to clinch.
Ovaltrades decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ovaltrades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rysakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rysakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ovaltrades wants to stand and escape but Rysakov is having none of it.
Ovaltrades might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rysakov wants to control from the top but Ovaltrades keeps moving.
Ovaltrades trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Rysakov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is looking for a triangle but Rysakov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovaltrades is controlling Rysakov's posture.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Rysakov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rysakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovaltrades is keeping the position for now.
Ovaltrades pulls Rysakov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Slava Rysakov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ovaltrades shoots in and bounces Rysakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades won't allow Rysakov to sweep him here.
Ovaltrades trying to control but Rysakov is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades tries to free his leg and advance position but Rysakov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rysakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rysakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rysakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to control but Rysakov is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rysakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Ovaltrades just wasn't active enough.
Rysakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ovaltrades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rysakov's waist but Rysakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ovaltrades off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rysakov is trying to defend but Ovaltrades finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovaltrades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rysakov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Rysakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rysakov motions for Ovaltrades to come forward. Rysakov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ovaltrades fails with a takedown attempt.
Ovaltrades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rysakov's waist but Rysakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ovaltrades off to one side.
Rysakov wants to clinch up but Ovaltrades keeps it at a distance.
Rysakov throws a low kick, looking for Ovaltrades's leg but Ovaltrades calmly moves out of range.
Rysakov throws a head kick that misses.
Rysakov lands with a right hand.
Rysakov throws a head kick but Ovaltrades moves out of range.
Rysakov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ovaltrades avoids the head kick by Rysakov.
Rysakov wants to slow Ovaltrades down by chopping away at his legs.
Rysakov wants to slow Ovaltrades down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice takedown defense from Rysakov. No joy for Ovaltrades on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rysakov wants to clinch up but Ovaltrades keeps it at a distance.
Rysakov throws out a loose jab but Ovaltrades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Ovaltrades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rysakov misses with an uppercut. Ovaltrades saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rysakov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Ovaltrades with that takedown attempt.
Ovaltrades shoots in but Rysakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Ovaltrades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rysakov tries to clinch but Ovaltrades moves out of range.
Ovaltrades moves out of range of the strikes.
Ovaltrades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rysakov pinned against the cage. Rysakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rysakov misses with a leg kick.
Ovaltrades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rysakov tries to clinch there but Ovaltrades circles away.
Ovaltrades takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ovaltrades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rysakov can pounce on him.
Slava Rysakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rysakov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ovaltrades checks it well.
Ovaltrades looks for a takedown but Rysakov sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rysakov feints and then cracks Ovaltrades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ovaltrades down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rysakov.
Ovaltrades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Rysakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rysakov lands a head kick!
Rysakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ovaltrades's sensitive parts.
Ovaltrades needs to keep his hands up - Rysakov had a free shot at his head there.
Rysakov lands a leg kick that knocks Ovaltrades off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Ovaltrades or perhaps it was just good defense by Rysakov which made him look bad.
Ovaltrades avoids the head kick by Rysakov.
Rysakov clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rysakov smiles and moves away.
Rysakov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ovaltrades's calf.
Ovaltrades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rysakov lands a head kick!
Rysakov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Rysakov as Ovaltrades shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rysakov. Ovaltrades does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rysakov does it's job there.
Ovaltrades drives through with a takedown into Rysakov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ovaltrades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ovaltrades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Rysakov keeps moving.
Ovaltrades throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Rysakov pulls Ovaltrades in close to his closed guard and prevents Ovaltrades from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ovaltrades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Rysakov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Rysakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rysakov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ovaltrades. That did some damage!
Ovaltrades shoots in but no luck this time.
Rysakov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rysakov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rysakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ovaltrades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ovaltrades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rysakov misses with a head kick.
Ovaltrades scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rysakov is refusing to be controlled, as Ovaltrades sits in half guard.
Ovaltrades takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ovaltrades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rysakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ovaltrades is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ovaltrades is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ovaltrades is controlling the pace.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Rysakov is defending well.
Ovaltrades perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov keeping hold of Ovaltrades's head, controlling as best he can.
Rysakov tries to roll over but Ovaltrades keeps him under control.
Rysakov actively working from the bottom here.
Ovaltrades tries to pass to full mount but Rysakov defends it.
Ovaltrades seems to be working for a kimura but Rysakov defends the submission attempt.
Ovaltrades trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rysakov is not content to let Ovaltrades control the position.
Ovaltrades slows the pace down in half guard.
Jack Ovaltrades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slava Rysakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack Ovaltrades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ovaltrades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rysakov is just riding it out for now. Ovaltrades eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ovaltrades showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rysakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Rysakov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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