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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake DeSalvo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tibor Stojakovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by DeSalvo there.
Stojakovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
DeSalvo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSalvo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stojakovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSalvo fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo lands a jab to the head.
DeSalvo moves in looking to clinch but Stojakovic pushes him off.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stojakovic looks for a takedown but DeSalvo sprawls well.
DeSalvo tries to clinch up but Stojakovic circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeSalvo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeSalvo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stojakovic is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo controlling from mount.
Stojakovic tries to reverse the position but DeSalvo maintains control.
DeSalvo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stojakovic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo controlling the pace for now.
Stojakovic tries to reverse the position but DeSalvo maintains control.
BOOM! DeSalvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSalvo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stojakovic on the ground.
BOOM! DeSalvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stojakovic tries to lock up and control but DeSalvo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stojakovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic is squirming around, avoiding DeSalvo's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojakovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stojakovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stojakovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stojakovic is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeSalvo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stojakovic is on top in guard.
DeSalvo pulls Stojakovic in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake DeSalvo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stojakovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeSalvo!
DeSalvo gets back to half guard.
DeSalvo won't allow Stojakovic to pass to mount.
DeSalvo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stojakovic.
DeSalvo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stojakovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stojakovic's back!
Stojakovic tries to roll but DeSalvo sticks to his back.
Stojakovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stojakovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSalvo wants to control but Stojakovic is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to pass Stojakovic's guard but actually Stojakovic recovers to full guard.
DeSalvo controlling from the top position.
Stojakovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stojakovic tries to strike from the bottom.
Stojakovic wants to sweep here but DeSalvo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stojakovic has a closed guard, preventing DeSalvo from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stojakovic throws a series of punches but DeSalvo avoids them all with ease.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeSalvo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeSalvo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeSalvo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stojakovic bucks up and throws DeSalvo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeSalvo rushes Stojakovic and presses him up against the cage.
DeSalvo has had enough of the clinch but Stojakovic keeps him there for the moment.
DeSalvo tries to stall but Stojakovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stojakovic tries for a takedown but DeSalvo manages to get underhooks.
DeSalvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSalvo throws a sloppy head kick and Stojakovic moves out of range easily.
DeSalvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stojakovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeSalvo's guard.
Stojakovic won't allow DeSalvo to sweep him here.
Stojakovic wants to control from the top but DeSalvo keeps moving.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo keeping full guard, as Stojakovic tries to pass.
DeSalvo wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stojakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSalvo is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Stojakovic.
DeSalvo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stojakovic's guard.
DeSalvo preventing the sweep.
DeSalvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stojakovic is keeping the position for now.
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 Jake DeSalvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stojakovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeSalvo counters with a single leg into guard. Stojakovic didn't expect that.
Stojakovic managing to control the position.
DeSalvo postures up.
Stojakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSalvo's guard.
Stojakovic trying to control but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
Stojakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSalvo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo trying to keep a closed guard but Stojakovic is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stojakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSalvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is trying to keep Stojakovic in close.
DeSalvo wants to stand up but Stojakovic is controlling him.
DeSalvo keeping moving, preventing Stojakovic from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeSalvo gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic tries to improve position but can't.
Stojakovic is trying to control DeSalvo's posture but DeSalvo avoids it.
Stojakovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
DeSalvo is looking to take a break and control but Stojakovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stojakovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeSalvo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stojakovic is pressing down on DeSalvo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stojakovic 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.
Stojakovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tibor Stojakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stojakovic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeSalvo stacks Stojakovic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeSalvo!
Stojakovic is not content to let DeSalvo control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stojakovic wants to control but DeSalvo postures up.
Stojakovic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
DeSalvo trying to control the action but Stojakovic is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stojakovic misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo swings for the body but Stojakovic moves out of range.
Jake DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSalvo shoots in and drives through. Stojakovic sprawls well.
DeSalvo misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake DeSalvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSalvo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake DeSalvo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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