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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almaz Method (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
21
161 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Almaz Method!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Method tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Method to the ground. Method escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall drives through with a takedown into Method's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Method looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Method avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Method is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Method is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Method seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Method throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Method passes into side control, despite Hall's attempt to control the position.
Method is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Method working away.
Hall tries to bench press Method off him but Method keeps the position.
Method prevents Hall from escaping the position.
Hall is not content to let Method control the position.
Method has hold of Hall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Method cranks the arm and Hall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Almaz Method! Almaz Method retains his lightweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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