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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Gluchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Kimoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimoura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 CENT. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kostya Gluchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruben Kimoura!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimoura shoots in for a takedown but Gluchov shows good takedown defense.
Gluchov tries to clinch there but Kimoura circles away.
Kimoura dives in for a single leg takedown but Gluchov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gluchov throws an elbow that misses.
Gluchov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gluchov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gluchov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kimoura's brow.
Gluchov throws an elbow that misses.
Gluchov throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluchov lands an elbow just above Kimoura 's eye.
Gluchov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kimoura avoids a wild elbow strike from Gluchov.
Kimoura dodges an elbow strike from Gluchov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow.
Gluchov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kimoura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gluchov prevents it.
Kostya Gluchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Kimoura.
Kimoura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gluchov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gluchov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kimoura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gluchov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gluchov gets underhooks to prevent Kimoura's takedown attempt.
Gluchov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gluchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kimoura blocks an elbow strike from Gluchov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gluchov lands an elbow just above Kimoura 's eye.
Gluchov lands an elbow just above Kimoura 's eye.
Gluchov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kimoura takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gluchov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kimoura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gluchov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kimoura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gluchov after a bit of a struggle.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow.
Gluchov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gluchov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gluchov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gluchov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gluchov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gluchov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gluchov throws an elbow but misses.
Gluchov lands an elbow inside.
Gluchov lands an elbow that stopped Kimoura in his tracks for a moment.
Gluchov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kimoura blocks an elbow strike from Gluchov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimoura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gluchov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gluchov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gluchov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kimoura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gluchov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kimoura takes an elbow to the temple.
Gluchov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow.
Gluchov misses with an elbow strike.
Kimoura is looking for a takedown.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Gluchov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gluchov tries to clinch but Kimoura moves out of range.
Kimoura throws a chopping leg kick but Gluchov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gluchov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimoura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gluchov tries to clinch but Kimoura is having none of it.
Kostya Gluchov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gluchov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gluchov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kimoura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimoura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimoura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gluchov is trying to keep Kimoura in close.
Gluchov wants to stand and escape but Kimoura is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimoura passes into half guard.
Gluchov wants to get back to full guard.
Kimoura works his way into full mount!
Kimoura with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Gluchov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kimoura with shots to the head and body - Gluchov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kimoura looking to control but Gluchov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimoura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gluchov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimoura unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kimoura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gluchov is looking to escape.
Gluchov is trying desperately to improve position.
Gluchov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimoura on the ground.
BOOM! Kimoura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gluchov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimoura works his way into full mount!
Kimoura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov is working to get back to half guard.
Gluchov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimoura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gluchov hang on?
Kimoura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gluchov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gluchov shrugs it off.
Gluchov wants to control but Kimoura is having none of it.
Kimoura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kimoura tries to control but Gluchov wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimoura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kimoura avoids the attempt from Gluchov to control.
Kimoura trying to control but Gluchov is having none of it.
Gluchov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimoura can do to turn this around?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kimoura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gluchov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimoura trying to control but Gluchov is having none of it.
Gluchov is in a horrible position here. Kimoura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Kimoura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Gluchov. No joy for Kimoura on that attempt.
Kimoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimoura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Kimoura does no damage.
Kimoura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gluchov swivels and escapes.
Gluchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluchov clinches up with Kimoura and pushes him back against the cage.
Kimoura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kimoura avoids a wild elbow strike from Gluchov.
Kimoura avoids a wild elbow strike from Gluchov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimoura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gluchov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kostya Gluchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Kimoura.
Gluchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Gluchov.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gluchov.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kimoura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluchov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kimoura's defenses.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kimoura blocks an elbow strike from Gluchov.
Kimoura dodges an elbow strike from Gluchov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimoura wants a takedown.
Kimoura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gluchov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kimoura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gluchov.
Gluchov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kimoura dodges an elbow strike from Gluchov.
Gluchov lands an elbow just above Kimoura 's eye.
Gluchov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gluchov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kimoura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gluchov lands an elbow that stopped Kimoura in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimoura tries to pull guard but Gluchov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gluchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gluchov lands an elbow that stopped Kimoura in his tracks for a moment.
Gluchov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kimoura's defenses.
Gluchov lands an elbow inside that Kimoura shrugs off.
Kimoura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gluchov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gluchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gluchov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimoura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kimoura counters with a left and a right that stings Gluchov.
Gluchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gluchov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kimoura keeps the fight on the outside.
Gluchov wants to clinch up but Kimoura keeps it at a distance.
Gluchov tries to clinch but Kimoura is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gluchov darts in and clinches Kimoura up against the cage.
Gluchov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Gluchov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gluchov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Gluchov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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