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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafeal Heimlech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Iumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iumi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Stir It Up. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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243 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafeal Heimlech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Iumi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iumi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iumi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Heimlech avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heimlech shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iumi as he jumps to the side.
Iumi looks to land a combination but Heimlech avoids it well.
Iumi leaves Heimlech with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heimlech lands a high kick!
Heimlech shoots in and bounces Iumi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Heimlech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heimlech throws a big elbow that misses.
Heimlech has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimlech throwing strikes but missing.
Iumi wants to stand but Heimlech is controlling the position.
Heimlech throwing strikes from guard but Iumi blocks nicely.
Heimlech throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heimlech postures up in Iumi's guard and throws a big left but Iumi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimlech postures up in Iumi's guard and throws a big left but Iumi blocks it.
Heimlech loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heimlech missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heimlech throws a big right hand that misses.
Heimlech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heimlech loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimlech throwing strikes from guard but Iumi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimlech trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heimlech won't allow Iumi to get back to his feet.
Iumi keeping full guard, as Heimlech tries to pass.
Heimlech postures up and lands a big shot to Iumi's brow.
Heimlech throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iumi wants to stand and escape but Heimlech is having none of it.
Heimlech lands a couple of digs.
Heimlech postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heimlech could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iumi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heimlech working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heimlech lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimlech throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heimlech trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iumi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heimlech postures up in Iumi's guard and throws a big left but Iumi blocks it.
Iumi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heimlech.
Heimlech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iumi has momentary wrist control but Heimlech slips an elbow through the middle.
Heimlech scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heimlech won't allow Iumi to get back to his feet.
Heimlech throws a big elbow that misses.
Heimlech missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heimlech trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heimlech loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heimlech working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iumi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heimlech in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iumi wants to get back to his feet but Heimlech is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iumi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heimlech throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iumi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heimlech is looking to work some ground and pound but Iumi has wrist control.
Heimlech trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iumi wants to stand but Heimlech is controlling the position.
Heimlech stands up and waves to Iumi to follow him.
Heimlech tries to clinch but Iumi moves out of range.
Heimlech fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iumi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heimlech counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heimlech.
Heimlech can't find room to land a body shot as Iumi controls the action.
Heimlech wants to take the fight to the mat but Iumi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafeal Heimlech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iumi prevents a body shot from Heimlech.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimlech has Iumi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Heimlech pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Iumi tumbling to the mat - Heimlech dives into Iumi's guard.
Iumi wants to get back to his feet but Heimlech is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iumi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Heimlech decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iumi, up you get!
Carl Iumi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimlech closes the distance and clinches up with Iumi, looking for a takedown. Heimlech pushes Iumi against the cage but Iumi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heimlech instigates a clinch.
Heimlech is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iumi to keep the fight standing.
Heimlech has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iumi uses from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iumi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafeal Heimlech dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heimlech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iumi misses with a few strikes there.
Heimlech shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iumi pinned against the cage. Iumi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iumi looks to land a combination but Heimlech avoids it well.
Heimlech clinches with his opponent.
Heimlech is looking for a takedown.
Iumi gets underhooks to prevent Heimlech's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafeal Heimlech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimlech is looking for a takedown.
Iumi is trying to push Heimlech away but Heimlech has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heimlech jumps guard but Iumi stands there with Heimlech around his waist. Heimlech gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heimlech is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iumi to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimlech drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iumi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heimlech is trying to pull guard but Iumi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Heimlech keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iumi's efforts to push away.
Heimlech manages to break the clinch.
Heimlech shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iumi but Iumi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iumi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iumi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heimlech turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimlech shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iumi pinned against the cage. Iumi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heimlech clinches.
Heimlech tries to pull guard but Iumi holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimlech drops back down to his feet.
Iumi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iumi is trying to force a seperation but Heimlech has the dominant position.
Heimlech is looking for a takedown.
Iumi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Heimlech is working for takedown but Iumi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heimlech goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iumi prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iumi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heimlech tries to pull guard but Iumi holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimlech drops back down to his feet.
Heimlech is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iumi is trying to break free.
Heimlech wants to take the fight to the mat but Iumi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heimlech stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iumi is looking to break free of the clinch but Heimlech has double underhooks.
Heimlech looking for a takedown.
Heimlech tries to pull guard but Iumi won't allow it.
Heimlech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iumi has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iumi gets underhooks to prevent Heimlech's takedown attempt.
Heimlech tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iumi smiles and moves away.
Iumi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heimlech shoots for a double leg takedown but Iumi sprawls well. He's pushed Heimlech's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iumi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iumi clinches up with Heimlech and pushes him back against the cage.
Heimlech misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iumi tries to circle away but Heimlech has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimlech tries for a takedown but Iumi manages to get underhooks.
Heimlech fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heimlech goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iumi prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafeal Heimlech will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Iumi throws a right and a left that Heimlech avoids nicely.
Iumi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carl Iumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimlech closes the distance and clinches.
Heimlech tries to pull guard but Iumi holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimlech drops back down to his feet.
Iumi has had enough of the clinch but Heimlech keeps him there for the moment.
Heimlech is looking for a takedown.
Heimlech has Iumi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iumi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafeal Heimlech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimlech jumps guard but Iumi stands there with Heimlech around his waist. Heimlech gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heimlech has Iumi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iumi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heimlech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rafeal Heimlech has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iumi working hard to break the clinch.
Heimlech working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heimlech fails to land.
Iumi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heimlech.
Heimlech keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iumi's efforts to push away.
Heimlech escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heimlech moves into the clinch successfully.
Heimlech drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iumi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimlech working hard to break the clinch.
Heimlech tries for a takedown but Iumi manages to get underhooks.
Heimlech tries to throw a body punch but Iumi avoids it by throwing Heimlech back against the cage.
Iumi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iumi misses with a series of wild punches.
Heimlech tries to close the distance and clinch but Iumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heimlech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heimlech drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rafeal Heimlech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimlech throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iumi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iumi dodges the ground and pound from Heimlech.
Heimlech tries to advance to mount but Iumi denies him.
Iumi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Iumi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iumi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heimlech tries to clinch up.
Heimlech slips a jab and a cross from Iumi.
Heimlech rushes Iumi and presses him up against the cage.
Heimlech tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iumi is trying to push Heimlech away but Heimlech has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heimlech tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iumi smiles and moves away.
Iumi scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimlech shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iumi pinned against the cage. Iumi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iumi throws a series of punches but Heimlech moves out of range.
Iumi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heimlech circles away quickly and effectively.
Heimlech fails to land the takedown.
Rafeal Heimlech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iumi throws a right and a left that Heimlech avoids nicely.
Iumi misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iumi tries to close the distance and clinch but Heimlech swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Iumi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carl Iumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iumi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heimlech counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafeal Heimlech showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heimlech has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafeal Heimlech!
Rafeal Heimlech seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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