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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekcey Susaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elvis Cage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alekcey Susaev's chin.
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elvis Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alekcey Susaev!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susaev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Susaev tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Elvis Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susaev stuffs the takedown.
Cage has managed to clinch.
Susaev is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Susaev has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Susaev is working for takedown but Cage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elvis Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekcey Susaev.
Susaev stops a takedown attempt from Cage.
Susaev tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Susaev drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susaev is trying to keep Cage in close.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Susaev blocks nicely.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Susaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a kick to the temple. Susaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Susaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Susaev wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Susaev gets caught napping as Cage dives in and scores a takedown. Susaev manages to retain guard.
Cage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cage 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.
Cage postures up in Susaev's guard and throws a big left but Susaev blocks it.
Susaev being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cage trying to control but Susaev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cage looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Susaev. Susaev gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Susaev enables Cage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Susaev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Susaev pinned against the cage. Susaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susaev can do to turn this around?
Jab by Cage.
Cage shoots in but Susaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
Susaev moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage delivers a nice body kick.
Susaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cage instigates a clinch.
Cage jumps guard and drags Susaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susaev looking to sit in guard and control but Cage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Susaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cage controls the pace.
Cage seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Susaev for as long as he can get away with.
Cage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Susaev striking off his back but it's not causing Cage any problems.
Cage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Cage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alekcey Susaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Susaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Susaev is breathing heavily.
Susaev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Susaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Susaev tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Elvis Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekcey Susaev.
Cage pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cage is taking a breather. Susaev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Susaev defending well though.
Cage controlling the action here.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Susaev defending well though.
Cage thows a huge punch but Susaev dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Cage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cage tries for a takedown but Susaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Susaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Susaev but Susaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cage dives in and grabs Susaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Susaev pushes down on Cage's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvis Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cage looks for a takedown but Susaev sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Susaev shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Susaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Susaev tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Susaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage connects with a high kick.
Susaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Susaev moves out of range easily.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage shoots in and drives through. Susaev sprawls well.
Susaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cage shoots in but Susaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Cage.
Susaev tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Cage has double underhooks.
Cage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Susaev uses from the top position.
Susaev throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susaev's guard. Nice move by Cage!
Elvis Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage postures up in Susaev's guard and throws a big left but Susaev blocks it.
Susaev wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cage wants to control from the top but Susaev keeps moving.
Cage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage throwing strikes but missing.
Susaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A looping hook to the body misses from Susaev. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage drags the fight down to the ground.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cage 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Cage!
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