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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Jones!
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, Jacob Kellerman!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but Kellerman moves out of range.
Kellerman has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Kellerman.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kellerman lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Kellerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Kellerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Kellerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kellerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kellerman controlling the action here.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Kellerman is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping hold of Kellerman's head, controlling as best he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kellerman shows good takedown defense.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Kellerman throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kellerman avoids it well.
Kellerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kellerman rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Kellerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kellerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kellerman fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kellerman counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Kellerman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones controls Kellerman momentarily but Kellerman frees himself.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kellerman defends it easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Kellerman in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kellerman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kellerman tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones feints and as Kellerman raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kellerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kellerman throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kellerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kellerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Kellerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kellerman tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Kellerman sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kellerman, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kellerman against the cage but Kellerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kellerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Kellerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kellerman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kellerman.
Kellerman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kellerman counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kellerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kellerman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Kellerman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Kellerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman controlling from mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Kellerman pushes him away.
Kellerman looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Jones has given up his back here.
Jones turns into Kellerman and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kellerman keeps moving.
Kellerman pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones has Kellerman up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Kellerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Kellerman working Jones over with knees to the body.
Kellerman pulls guard.
Jones stops Kellerman from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kellerman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kellerman wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kellerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacob Kellerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Kellerman tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown by Kellerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kellerman moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kellerman has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kellerman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kellerman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kellerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kellerman drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Kellerman lands a high kick!
Kellerman throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Kellerman counters with a head kick.
Kellerman scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kellerman shoots and misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kellerman.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kellerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kellerman lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kellerman is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kellerman's waist but Kellerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Kellerman connects with a high kick.
Kellerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kellerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
A head kick by Kellerman misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Kellerman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kellerman!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kellerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman tries to control the position but Jones now has his back.
Kellerman controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
What can Kellerman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kellerman is really stuck here.
Kellerman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kellerman up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kellerman trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Kellerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Kellerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kellerman 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Kellerman!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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