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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Malcomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunkov comes into the arena with Eminem till i collapse blaring out of the sound system. Malcomes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blink-182 - First Date kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jake Malcomes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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134 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shunkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Malcomes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shunkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malcomes avoids it really well and circles away.
Shunkov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Malcomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Malcomes shoots in looking for a takedown but Shunkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malcomes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malcomes thuds his right hand into Shunkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shunkov clinches up against the cage.
Shunkov lands a takedown into guard.
Shunkov stops Malcomes from standing up.
Malcomes has his foot on Shunkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shunkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shunkov wants to control from the top but Malcomes keeps moving.
Malcomes wants to stand up but Shunkov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcomes keeping full guard, as Shunkov tries to pass.
Malcomes 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.
Malcomes wants to get back to his feet but Shunkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches inform us that Malcomes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Malcomes trying to keep a closed guard but Shunkov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Shunkov just wasn't active enough.
Malcomes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shunkov tries to avoid it but Malcomes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shunkov to the ground. Shunkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergei Shunkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Malcomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Malcomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shunkov misses with a head kick.
Shunkov stuffs the takedown.
Malcomes pushes Shunkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Malcomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malcomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shunkov is defending well.
Malcomes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shunkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov gets a clinch.
Shunkov tightens his grip and picks Malcomes up, before dumping him to the ground. Malcomes manages to land in guard.
Malcomes is trying to keep Shunkov in close.
Malcomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shunkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malcomes wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malcomes is trying to keep Shunkov in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Malcomes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shunkov gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shunkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malcomes is pressing down on Shunkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malcomes has his foot on Shunkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shunkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shunkov stands up and waves to Malcomes to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shunkov tries to keep at a distance but Malcomes has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergei Shunkov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shunkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malcomes.
Shunkov gets tackled into the cage by Malcomes. Malcomes maintains the clinch.
Malcomes breaks the clinch.
Malcomes looks for a takedown but Shunkov sprawls well.
Sergei Shunkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malcomes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shunkov's hands.
Shunkov tries to keep at a distance but Malcomes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malcomes gets underhooks to prevent Shunkov's takedown attempt.
Malcomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shunkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcomes manages to break the clinch.
Malcomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malcomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shunkov is trying to stand back up but Malcomes is controlling him
Malcomes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Malcomes darts in looking for a takedown but Shunkov gets double underhooks and turns Malcomes into the cage.
Sergei Shunkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Malcomes.
Malcomes tries for a takedown but Shunkov manages to get underhooks.
Malcomes jumps guard but Shunkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes is pressed up against the cage. Shunkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malcomes down to the mat. Malcomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malcomes tries for a takedown but Shunkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shunkov.
Malcomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malcomes has Shunkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shunkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shunkov is working for takedown but Malcomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shunkov breaks from the clinch.
Shunkov tries to clinch up but Malcomes circles away and keeps his distance.
Malcomes leaves Shunkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Shunkov blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes shoots in for a takedown but Shunkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shunkov clinches.
Malcomes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shunkov wants the takedown. Malcomes is fighting it off but Shunkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malcomes's guard against the cage.
Malcomes trying to control the position.
Malcomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shunkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shunkov trying to control but Malcomes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shunkov gets to his feet - Malcomes follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malcomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shunkov is fending him off so far but Malcomes persists. Nope, Shunkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Malcomes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shunkov.
Shunkov moves into range and clinches up with Malcomes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Malcomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malcomes moves into the clinch successfully.
Malcomes trying to stall but Shunkov improves his position.
Malcomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shunkov is pressed up against the cage. Malcomes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shunkov down to the mat. Shunkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malcomes shoots in looking for a takedown but Shunkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malcomes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergei Shunkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Malcomes.
Jab by Malcomes.
Shunkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shunkov breaks the clinch.
Malcomes closes the distance and pushes Shunkov back into the cage.
Malcomes pulls Shunkov into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malcomes wants to improve his position but instead Shunkov has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shunkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malcomes sees it coming and defends easily.
Shunkov trying to control from Malcomes's half guard. Malcomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malcomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malcomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shunkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shunkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shunkov postures up.
Malcomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcomes wants to get back to his feet but Shunkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shunkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shunkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malcomes for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Malcomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malcomes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jake Malcomes!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jake Malcomes!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jake Malcomes!
Jake Malcomes wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jake Malcomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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