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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mareks Stepaneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpien Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mareks Stepaneks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scorpien Rua!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepaneks shoots and misses
so Rua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stepaneks 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.
Rua stands up and waves to Stepaneks to follow him.
Stepaneks misses with a takedown
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stepaneks's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepaneks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stepaneks has a closed guard, preventing Rua from standing up.
Stepaneks working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Stepaneks.
Stepaneks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stepaneks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks misses with a double jab.
Rua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stepaneks sprawls well initially but Rua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stepaneks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepaneks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepaneks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rua escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rua!
Rua stands up and beckons Stepaneks to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stepaneks.
Stepaneks tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mareks Stepaneks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepaneks 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.
Stepaneks has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Stepaneks looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Rua tries to stand but Stepaneks is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Stepaneks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stepaneks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Rua is looking to stand up but Stepaneks won't let him.
Stepaneks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepaneks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Stepaneks wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scorpien Rua will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stepaneks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Stepaneks fights it but they end up in guard.
Rua gets to his feet - Stepaneks follows without any prompting.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stepaneks enables Rua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stepaneks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stepaneks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua wants to stand but Stepaneks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stepaneks, up you get!
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!
Stepaneks has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stepaneks won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks is looking for a sweep.
Stepaneks gets back to half guard.
Stepaneks tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stepaneks wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Stepaneks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stepaneks has a closed guard, preventing Rua from standing up.
Stepaneks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpien Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua is looking to stand up but Stepaneks isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepaneks looking to pass the guard.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Stepaneks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Stepaneks passes into half guard.
Stepaneks wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Stepaneks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stepaneks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rua is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stepaneks, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua tries to stand but Stepaneks is controlling from the bottom.
Rua stands up from Stepaneks's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpien Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Stepaneks is controlling the position.
Rua decides to stand up.
Stepaneks with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stepaneks wants to get back to full guard.
Rua stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!
Stepaneks with a lazy takedown attempt
so Rua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stepaneks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stepaneks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks is working hard here to advance position.
Stepaneks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Stepaneks is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
Stepaneks is looking to pass Rua's guard but actually Rua recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks advances to half guard.
Stepaneks wants to work for an arm triangle but Rua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stepaneks passes to side control.
Stepaneks advances to full mount.
Stepaneks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rua!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stepaneks looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stepaneks, up you get!
Stepaneks shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mareks Stepaneks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
Rua decides to return to a standing position.
Stepaneks with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rua gets to his feet - Stepaneks follows without any prompting.
Stepaneks throws a head kick that misses.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rua gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stepaneks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Stepaneks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rua stands and steps away. Stepaneks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mareks Stepaneks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepaneks fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scorpien Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Scorpien Rua!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Scorpien Rua!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Scorpien Rua!
Scorpien Rua wins by unanimous decision!
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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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