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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koko Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gusi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marsirala Kralja Petra Garda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koko Beware!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beware as he jumps to the side.
Beware swinging wilding here.
Gusi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beware postures up.
Gusi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beware gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gusi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gusi, not yet.
Gusi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gusi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gusi wants to sweep here but Beware controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi has a closed guard, preventing Beware from standing up.
Gusi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beware is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gusi.
Beware trying to control the action but Gusi is working from the bottom.
Gusi regains half guard.
Gusi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gusi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beware scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gusi is trying to control but Beware passes into side control!
Beware thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gusi looking for a sweep but Beware has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gusi working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gusi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gusi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beware's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beware's back!
Gusi goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Beware escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Gusi is breathing heavily.
Gusi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beware tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gusi won't allow Beware to pass to mount.
Gusi moves into full guard.
Beware drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beware jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beware preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gusi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gusi working a defensive guard but Beware passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gusi avoids the head kick by Beware.
Gusi has his takedown stuffed
and Beware counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gusi actively working from the bottom here.
Beware is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gusi trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusi tries to get to full guard but Beware has control of the leg.
Gusi wants to control but Beware is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi is doing well to control the position and prevent Beware from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beware is thwarting Gusi's attempts to control the position.
Gusi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beware scores with a takedown into Gusi's guard.
Gusi wants to hit a switch here but Beware passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gusi there!
Beware can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gusi is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Beware gets his way!
Beware doesn't have the hooks in and Gusi manages to turn into his guard.
Beware keeping full guard, as Gusi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware controls Gusi momentarily but Gusi frees himself.
Gusi looking to pass the guard.
Gusi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beware manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gusi has Beware in his guard.
Beware with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gusi looking for a guillotine here but Beware defends easily.
Beware showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gusi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gusi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beware uses it to pass to side control.
Gusi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beware looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gusi!
Beware stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gusi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gusi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beware is keeping the position for now.
Gusi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusi has gone for a leg lock! Beware slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gusi's guard.
Gusi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beware escapes and throws Gusi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gusi is trying to get back to half guard.
Beware working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gusi tries to bench press Beware off him but Beware keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi sneaks back into half guard.
Gusi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beware prevents Gusi from improving his position.
Gusi is looking to control Beware's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gusi avoid being mounted?
Beware tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gusi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gusi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gusi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gusi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beware lands a high kick!
Gusi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beware holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beware escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sasa Gusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gusi blocks a head kick by Beware.
Gusi blocks a head kick by Beware.
A solid body kick from Beware.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beware will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusi wants to clinch but Beware slips to the side
and Beware counters with a stiff right hand.
Gusi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beware holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beware throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beware decides to pull guard.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gusi wants to control from the top but Beware keeps moving.
Gusi has gone for a leg lock! Beware slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gusi's guard.
Beware throwing strikes from guard but Gusi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gusi trying to keep a closed guard but Beware is proving a slippery customer.
Beware trying to control but Gusi is working from the bottom.
Gusi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beware!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gusi controlling his opponent.
Gusi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beware has worked his arm free - good work by Beware!
Gusi tries to advance to mount but Beware instead regains half guard.
Gusi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gusi throws a strike but Beware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beware decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gusi, up you get!
Gusi tries to keep at a distance but Beware has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beware gets underhooks to prevent Gusi's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware decides to pull guard.
Beware is trying to control the position but Gusi postures up.
Gusi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beware is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beware has escaped and now he's on top!
Gusi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gusi wants to improve his position but instead Beware has moved into half guard.
Beware looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Beware connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusi darts in trying to clinch
and Beware counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gusi jumps guard but Beware stands there with Gusi around his waist. Gusi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gusi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gusi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Beware as he works his way to full guard.
Beware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gusi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gusi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware keeping full guard, as Gusi tries to pass.
Beware is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beware dives on top into guard.
Gusi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beware gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gusi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beware escapes and throws Gusi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi is looking for a sweep.
Gusi can't do much from the bottom here.
Beware takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Gusi to pass into mount.
Gusi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Beware scores with a takedown into Gusi's guard.
Gusi wants to improve his position but instead Beware has moved into half guard.
Beware trying to control the action but Gusi is working from the bottom.
Gusi tries to get to full guard but Beware has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware is looking for a kimura but Gusi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beware to get the leverage.
Gusi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Beware pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gusi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koko Beware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sasa Gusi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beware landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Beware comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beware 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Beware!
Koko Beware is the new welterweight champion!
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