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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Pap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sss Aaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Aaa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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171 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonis Pap! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sss Aaa! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Aaa with that takedown attempt. Pap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pap moves out of range of the body kick from Aaa.
Aaa drives through and clinches with Pap against the cage.
Aaa manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Aaa pulls Pap in close to his closed guard and prevents Pap from doing any damage or advancing position. Aaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Aaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Aaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaa, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sss Aaa wasn't active enough on the ground. Aaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Pap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Aaa is looking to clinch but Pap is avoiding it.
Aaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Antonis Pap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Aaa. Pap doesn't manage to clinch there - Aaa circles away.
Pap instigates a clinch. Aaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pap smiles and moves away.
Aaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pap swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aaa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Aaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pap is retaining full guard. Pap wants to get back to his feet but Aaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Aaa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sss Aaa wasn't active enough on the ground. Aaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Pap gets tackled into the cage by Aaa. Aaa maintains the clinch. Aaa breaks from the clinch.
Antonis Pap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pap.
Aaa tries to clinch up. Aaa has managed to clinch.
Aaa looking to throw knees to the head but Pap is blocking nicely.
Pap is trying to break the clinch but Aaa has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aaa pulls guard. Aaa trying to control the position.
Aaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pap defends well. Pap wants to stand but Aaa is controlling his posture from full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pap! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sss Aaa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Pap. Aaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pap! Aaa punching from mount but Pap doing a good job of avoiding damage. Aaa get's back to his feet. Pap rushes Aaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Aaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pap smiles and moves away.
Aaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round. Aaa controlling the pace for now. Aaa with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aaa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pap has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pap! Aaa 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. Pap stands up from guard. Let's bang! An inside leg kick from Aaa misses. Pap throws a sloppy head kick and Aaa moves out of range easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aaa dives in and scores a takedown into Pap's guard. Pap is working an open guard so Aaa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Pap gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Aaa stands up and waves to Pap to follow him. Aaa closes the distance and clinches up with Pap, looking for a takedown. Aaa pushes Pap against the cage but Pap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Aaa throws a series of punches but Pap moves out of range. Antonis Pap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Pap counters with a head kick. That will keep Aaa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Aaa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Antonis Pap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Aaa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No luck with that takedown attempt from Aaa. Pap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Pap. Pap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aaa clinches up against the cage. Aaa is trying to drag Pap to the mat but Pap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sss Aaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aaa wants to clinch up but Pap keeps it at a distance. No joy there for Aaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aaa wants to clinch. A head kick misses from Pap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pap wants to clinch up but Aaa keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Aaa shoots in and drives through. Pap sprawls well. Aaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pap tries to clinch up but Aaa circles away and keeps his distance. Pap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sss Aaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aaa shoots in but Pap avoids the takedown attempt easily. Antonis Pap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Aaa. Aaa blocks a head kick by Pap.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aaa misses with a takedown attempt - Pap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pap lands a jab-cross combination. Aaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pap sprawls well. Pap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aaa gets slowly back to his feet. Pap shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aaa eats them both and turns towards Pap to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Pap tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pap is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aaa avoids the head kick by Pap.
Pap throws a lazy head kick and Aaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Pap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aaa paws at him with a jab and circles away. No luck for Aaa with that takedown attempt. Pap misses with a double jab.
Aaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pap sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aaa paws at him with a jab and circles away. No luck for Aaa with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pap misses with a two punch combination.
Aaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aaa scores with a jab to the head.
Pap throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Aaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aaa closes the distance and pushes Pap back into the cage. Antonis Pap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sss Aaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Aaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pap smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sss Aaa. Well Aaa 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sss Aaa!
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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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