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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh's entrance music is Robyn - Indestructible. A fine choice. Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. Sevent Seagull will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
34 - 18 - 0 |
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32
165 lbs
24 - 15 - 3 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chamakh's calf.
Seagull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seagull throws a low kick but Chamakh avoids it.
Chamakh checks a low kick from Seagull.
Chamakh keeps the fight on the outside.
Seagull moves to clinch but Chamakh breaks away
so Chamakh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chamakh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chamakh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seagull is keeping the position for now.
Seagull pulls Chamakh in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chamakh manages to get himself to full guard.
Seagull wanted to stand there but Chamakh had control of the position.
Seagull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull wants to get up but he can't break Chamakh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sevent Seagull was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Seagull throws a sloppy head kick and Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Seagull tries to clinch but Chamakh moves away
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Seagull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chamakh is controlling him.
Chamakh throws an elbow that misses. Seagull uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chamakh's guard. Nice move by Seagull!
Chamakh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chamakh wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Seagull wants to stand but Chamakh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sevent Seagull has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Seagull looks to clinch
and Chamakh counters with a single leg into guard. Seagull didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seagull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chamakh trying to control but Seagull is working from the bottom.
Chamakh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chamakh throwing strikes but missing.
Seagull working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamakh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chamakh trying to control but Seagull is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seagull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seagull thows a body shot but no joy.
Seagull throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Seagull throws a solid leg kick but Chamakh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seagull.
Seagull misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chamakh can't get the takedown.
Seagull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chamakh backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Seagull.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seagull effectively controlling the action here.
Seagull taking a breather.
Seagull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chamakh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagull scores with a kick to the body.
Seagull misses with a looping right.
Seagull throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chamakh checks a leg kick.
Seagull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chamakh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Chamakh.
Seagull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chamakh checks the leg kick.
Seagull tries to clinch up but Chamakh circles away and keeps his distance.
Chamakh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagull tries to avoid it but Chamakh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagull to the ground. Seagull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seagull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chamakh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull thows a leg kick but Chamakh checks it
and Chamakh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seagull's guard now.
Seagull pulls Chamakh in close to prevent any damage.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.
Seagull kicks Chamakh off and gets to his feet.
Seagull throws a head kick but Chamakh moves out of range.
Seagull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chamakh is out of range.
Chamakh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seagull throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh gets tackled into the cage by Seagull. Seagull maintains the clinch.
Chamakh goes for a takedown attempt but Seagull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Chamakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagull wants to land a leg kick but Chamakh is out of range.
Chamakh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagull throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagull misses with an uppercut.
Seagull feints and then cracks Chamakh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chamakh down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Seagull lands with a hook. Chamakh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seagull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seagull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seagull shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seagull clinches with his opponent.
Chamakh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seagull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Seagull.
Chamakh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chamakh is trying to force a seperation but Seagull has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamakh has Seagull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Chamakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagull is pushing Chamakh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seagull swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamakh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamakh being controlled against the cage.
Seagull tries to stall but Chamakh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chamakh can't get the takedown.
Chamakh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chamakh trying to stall but Seagull improves his position.
Seagull just leaning against Chamakh, taking a breather.
Chamakh wants to take the fight to the mat but Seagull manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chamakh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull tries to throw a body punch but Chamakh avoids it by throwing Seagull back against the cage.
Seagull tries to throw a body punch but Chamakh avoids it by throwing Seagull back against the cage.
Seagull lands a right hand.
Chamakh wants the takedown. Seagull is fighting it off but Chamakh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seagull's guard against the cage.
Chamakh connects with a couple of short punches.
Seagull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Chamakh throwing strikes but missing.
Seagull looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chamakh won't allow Seagull to get back to his feet.
Chamakh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamakh content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sevent Seagull.
I think Seagull 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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