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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Olegovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Olegovich!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olegovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olegovich showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olegovich trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Olegovich might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olegovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oleg Olegovich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olegovich sprawls well. Olegovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Oleg Olegovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Olegovich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Olegovich is controlling well.
Olegovich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Olegovich sits in half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olegovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olegovich pulls his head out easily.
Olegovich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olegovich pulls his head out easily.
Olegovich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Oleg Olegovich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Olegovich shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Rermes Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Olegovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Olegovich getting side control.
Olegovich trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Olegovich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oleg Olegovich.
Olegovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Olegovich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Olegovich trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Olegovich dominates the positioning.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olegovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olegovich staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Olegovich slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Olegovich trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Olegovich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Olegovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Olegovich is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olegovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Olegovich dominated that round.
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.
Olegovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olegovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Olegovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Olegovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rermes Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie has his foot on Olegovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olegovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Olegovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olegovich defends it easily.
Olegovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Olegovich stalls from top position.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Olegovich is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olegovich is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oleg Olegovich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie leaves Olegovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Olegovich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Olegovich control the position.
Olegovich throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Olegovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olegovich defends it nicely.
Olegovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olegovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Olegovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olegovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oleg Olegovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olegovich pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich controlling the pace.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Olegovich trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olegovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Olegovich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olegovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Olegovich trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Olegovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Rermes Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olegovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Olegovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Olegovich shoots in.
Olegovich throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Olegovich fails with the takedown.
Rermes Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Olegovich gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olegovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olegovich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
Olegovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Olegovich moves into full guard.
Olegovich wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olegovich is on top in guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olegovich is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olegovich defends it easily.
Olegovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Olegovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olegovich is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Olegovich pushes his legs off easily.
Olegovich postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Olegovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Olegovich wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Olegovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Olegovich dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Olegovich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie tries to buck Olegovich off but Olegovich is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Olegovich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Olegovich shoots in.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Olegovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oleg Olegovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olegovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Olegovich content to stall in guard here.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olegovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olegovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olegovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oleg Olegovich.
Well Olegovich 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Olegovich!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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