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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rullete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetric Gradkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dennis Rullete has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Dennis Rullete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetric Gradkowski!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rullete throws a series of punches but Gradkowski avoids them all with ease.
Gradkowski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gradkowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gradkowski postures up.
Rullete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gradkowski is one step ahead there.
Rullete is controlling Gradkowski's posture.
Gradkowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rullete dives on top into guard.
Rullete forces his way into half guard.
Gradkowski tries to get to full guard but Rullete has control of the leg.
Rullete trying to pass the guard but Gradkowski defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rullete is looking for a kimura here.
Rullete scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rullete wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gradkowski keeps working.
Rullete is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rullete prevents Gradkowski from improving his position.
Rullete is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gradkowski is staying active underneath Rullete, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rullete in particular looking to stall.
Rullete is tying to control. Gradkowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rullete fails to land with a series of punches.
Rullete fails to land with a series of punches.
Gradkowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rullete's guard.
Gradkowski trying to control but Rullete is working from the bottom.
Rullete keeping full guard, as Gradkowski tries to pass.
Rullete bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gradkowski's guard.
Gradkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rullete wants to pass the guard but Gradkowski is keeping the position.
Rullete trying to control but Gradkowski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gradkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Gradkowski looking for a guillotine here but Rullete defends easily.
Gradkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rullete throws a series of punches but Gradkowski avoids them all with ease.
Rullete misses with a two punch combination.
Gradkowski slips a jab and a cross from Rullete.
Gradkowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gradkowski drops back looking for a leg! Rullete is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rullete manages to kick Gradkowski off! Gradkowski jumps back into Rullete's guard.
Rullete lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gradkowski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demetric Gradkowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rullete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gradkowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rullete stuffs the takedown attempt from Gradkowski. Gradkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Gradkowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rullete lands a glancing blow to the side of Gradkowski's head.
Dennis Rullete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rullete misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Rullete.
Rullete lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rullete.
Rullete throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rullete cracks Gradkowski with a good jab.
Dennis Rullete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rullete lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rullete misses with a wild combination.
Gradkowski slips a jab and a cross from Rullete.
Gradkowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Rullete, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gradkowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gradkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rullete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rullete misses with a double jab
and Gradkowski counters with a shoot takedown. Rullete fights it but they end up in guard.
Gradkowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rullete looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rullete looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rullete!
Gradkowski tries to bench press Rullete off him but Rullete keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradkowski is not content to let Rullete control the position.
Gradkowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rullete's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gradkowski is refusing to be controlled, as Rullete sits in half guard.
Gradkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rullete wants to work for an arm triangle but Gradkowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradkowski moves into full guard.
Rullete throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gradkowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rullete passes into side control.
Gradkowski is looking to reverse the position.
Gradkowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rullete off and has taken his back!
Gradkowski working for a choke but Rullete is defending well.
Gradkowski working for a choke but Rullete is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradkowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rullete is defending well though. Gradkowski let's go of the attempt for now.
Gradkowski tightening his grip on Rullete, looking for the choke.
Rullete is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gradkowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rullete is defending well though. Gradkowski let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demetric Gradkowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gradkowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Rullete.
Rullete clobbers Gradkowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rullete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gradkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Gradkowski wants to take a breather but Rullete is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Gradkowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rullete is trying to maintain the position but Gradkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Gradkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demetric Gradkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gradkowski is thwarting Rullete's attempts to control the position.
Gradkowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rullete defends it well.
Gradkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gradkowski shoots in for a double leg but Rullete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gradkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rullete swivels and escapes.
Gradkowski dodges the punch combination from Rullete.
Rullete looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gradkowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Rullete counters with a one-two to the body.
Dennis Rullete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetric Gradkowski.
Rullete connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gradkowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Gradkowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradkowski tries to control but Rullete wriggling away.
Rullete is trying desperately to improve position.
Rullete is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gradkowski scoring with strikes but Rullete is staying in there.
Gradkowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gradkowski wants to take his opponent's back but Rullete doesn't allow it.
Rullete is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rullete is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gradkowski wants to control the pace but Rullete is squirming around nicely.
Rullete is desperately trying to improve his position but Gradkowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rullete regains half guard.
Gradkowski is looking to take a break and control but Rullete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gradkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rullete is looking for a sweep. Gradkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dennis Rullete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gradkowski wants to control but Rullete is keeping him busy.
Gradkowski trying to mount his opponent but Rullete defends it.
Gradkowski is tying to control. Rullete wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetric Gradkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gradkowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetric Gradkowski!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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