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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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136 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Slava Rysakov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rysakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delaroca.
Slava Rysakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaroca throws a jab but it's blocked by Rysakov.
Rysakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rysakov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lolo Delaroca has been cut.
Rysakov tries to clinch but Delaroca is having none of it.
Rysakov avoids the body shot from Delaroca.
Delaroca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Delaroca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rysakov is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Delaroca are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Delaroca is staying tight to Rysakov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rysakov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Rysakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rysakov wants to control but Delaroca postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca is trying to ground and pound but Rysakov uses the momentary lack of control by Delaroca to regain half guard.
Delaroca wants to control but Rysakov is keeping him busy.
Rysakov wants to get back to full guard.
Delaroca trying to control from half guard but Rysakov is working away.
Rysakov wants to improve his position but Delaroca is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delaroca.
Delaroca is pressing down on Rysakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rysakov is holding on for now.
Delaroca prevents Rysakov from improving his position.
Delaroca wants to control but Rysakov is keeping him busy.
Delaroca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaroca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca stalling.
Rysakov trying to control here.
Rysakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Rysakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rysakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delaroca controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rysakov is keeping the position for now.
Rysakov is pulling down on Delaroca's head. It's preventing any offense from Delaroca, at least for the moment.
Delaroca throwing strikes but missing.
Delaroca postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Delaroca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rysakov.
Delaroca takes a swing at Rysakov's ribcage but misses.
Rysakov throws a leg kick which misses Delaroca's front leg but catches the back leg as Delaroca tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rysakov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delaroca's head.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown but Rysakov shows good takedown defense.
Rysakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delaroca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rysakov is fending him off so far but Delaroca persists. Nope, Rysakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rysakov cracks the inside of Delaroca's front leg.
Delaroca drives through with a takedown into Rysakov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rysakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rysakov working a defensive guard here.
Delaroca throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaroca trying to control but Rysakov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rysakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rysakov trying to keep a closed guard but Delaroca is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Delaroca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slava Rysakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rysakov cracks the inside of Delaroca's front leg.
A slow jab from Delaroca misses its intended target.
Rysakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delaroca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rysakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delaroca somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rysakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov feints and then cracks Delaroca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delaroca down.
Delaroca just misses with a punch to the body.
Delaroca is looking to wear down Rysakov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rysakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Rysakov tenderised Delaroca's leg. Delaroca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Rysakov.
Rysakov lands a leg kick that knocks Delaroca off balance momentarily.
Rysakov throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Delaroca tries for a takedown but Rysakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rysakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaroca.
Delaroca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delaroca throws a looping overhand right but Rysakov ducks down to avoid it.
Delaroca walks into a straight right hand from Rysakov.
Rysakov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delaroca momentarily.
Delaroca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rysakov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Delaroca with that takedown attempt.
Rysakov moves into range and clinches up with Delaroca.
Rysakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Delaroca tries to break free but Rysakov pushes him back against the cage.
Rysakov scores with a knee to the head.
Delaroca wants the takedown. Rysakov is fighting it off but Delaroca persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rysakov's guard against the cage.
Rysakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delaroca wants to pass the guard but Rysakov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov wants to sweep here but Delaroca controlling him for the moment.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Rysakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca cracks Rysakov with a solid left hand.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Rysakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rysakov as he avoids it easily.
Delaroca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rysakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delaroca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Delaroca with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rysakov.
Delaroca avoids the head kick by Rysakov.
Delaroca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rysakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rysakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rysakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delaroca is one step ahead there.
Delaroca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rysakov looking for a guillotine here but Delaroca defends easily.
Rysakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Rysakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rysakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Rysakov keeps moving.
Delaroca forces his way into half guard.
Delaroca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delaroca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rysakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delaroca is looking to advance position but Rysakov won't allow it.
Delaroca wants to control but Rysakov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rysakov is looking to improve his position.
Delaroca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Delaroca is taking a breather. Rysakov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rysakov is refusing to be controlled, as Delaroca sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov wants to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Lolo Delaroca wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Delaroca dives in and grabs Rysakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rysakov pushes down on Delaroca's head and hops out.
Delaroca has a takedown stuffed.
Delaroca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rysakov cracks the inside of Delaroca's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Rysakov.
Rysakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delaroca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rysakov but Rysakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaroca dives in and grabs Rysakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rysakov pushes down on Delaroca's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rysakov throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delaroca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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