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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudolpho Sacramanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolpho Sacramanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacramanto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taktarov's guard.
Sacramanto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taktarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taktarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taktarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sacramanto.
Sacramanto trying to control the position from guard on top but Taktarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sacramanto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sacramanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taktarov is keeping the position for now.
Sacramanto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacramanto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sacramanto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taktarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taktarov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacramanto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sacramanto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sacramanto advances position into side control!
Sacramanto tries for a kimura but Taktarov is defending well.
Taktarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sacramanto with the ground and pound but Taktarov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sacramanto trying to control the action but Taktarov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto thows a huge punch but Taktarov dodges it nicely.
Taktarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sacramanto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taktarov is refusing to be controlled, as Sacramanto sits in half guard.
Sacramanto 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.
Still in half guard, Sacramanto seems content to control.
Sacramanto is thwarting Taktarov's attempts to control the position.
Sacramanto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taktarov tries to roll over but Sacramanto keeps him under control.
Sacramanto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sacramanto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov taking some punishment here, with Sacramanto in his half guard.
Taktarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sacramanto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taktarov taking some punishment here, with Sacramanto in his half guard.
Sacramanto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sacramanto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sacramanto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sacramanto landing strikes from the mount and Taktarov is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto looking to control but Taktarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Taktarov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sacramanto landing strikes from the mount.
Taktarov is bucking up trying to escape but Sacramanto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sacramanto looking to control but Taktarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taktarov is looking to get to half guard.
Sacramanto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taktarov tries to lock up and control but Sacramanto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Sacramanto.
Taktarov tries to reverse the position but Sacramanto maintains control.
Sacramanto landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolpho Sacramanto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sacramanto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rudolpho Sacramanto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taktarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sacramanto controls the pace.
Sacramanto landing some decent shots from guard.
Sacramanto is looking to pass into half guard but Taktarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taktarov is in guard.
Sacramanto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sacramanto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
Taktarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sacramanto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taktarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacramanto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sacramanto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sacramanto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sacramanto controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sacramanto connects with a nice short shot to Taktarov's temple.
Sacramanto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto trying to control from half guard but Taktarov is working away.
Sacramanto working the head and body with strikes.
Sacramanto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sacramanto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sacramanto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taktarov trying to control here.
Taktarov is looking for a sweep. Sacramanto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto wants to pass to mount but Taktarov is defending the position.
Sacramanto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sacramanto is nestled in close to Taktarov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sacramanto is trying to control. Taktarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sacramanto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sacramanto is looking to advance position but Taktarov won't allow it.
Sacramanto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sacramanto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sacramanto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taktarov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taktarov taking some punishment here, with Sacramanto in his half guard.
Sacramanto is working for a kimura but Taktarov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sacramanto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sacramanto lands strikes from half guard.
Taktarov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolpho Sacramanto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sacramanto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sacramanto controls the position from side control.
Taktarov tries to buck Sacramanto off but Sacramanto is having none of it.
Sacramanto is trying to get an arm triangle but Taktarov is defending well.
Taktarov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacramanto working the ground and pound.
Sacramanto scoring with punches from side control.
Taktarov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taktarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sacramanto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacramanto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taktarov is looking for a sweep.
Sacramanto landing a few strikes.
Sacramanto is chipping away with strikes.
Taktarov trying to remain calm as Sacramanto controls from the top position.
Sacramanto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taktarov down.
Sacramanto working the ground and pound.
Sacramanto is working Taktarov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sacramanto trying to control the position but Taktarov is working away.
Taktarov is looking to reverse the position.
Sacramanto scores with punches from side control.
Sacramanto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taktarov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sacramanto is landing with some decent strikes but Taktarov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sacramanto breaks from Taktarov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sacramanto controlling the position easily from mount.
Taktarov is looking to improve his position but Sacramanto isn't that keen on the idea.
Sacramanto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taktarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taktarov is bucking up trying to escape but Sacramanto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sacramanto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sacramanto working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Sacramanto.
Sacramanto looking to finish Taktarov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taktarov!
Sacramanto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sacramanto lands a nice shot to the head.
Taktarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sacramanto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sacramanto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto cracks Taktarov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sacramanto lands a couple of good shots and Taktarov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Taktarov trying to control the action but Sacramanto just sinks the hooks in.
Sacramanto lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Taktarov 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 Sacramanto gets his way!
Sacramanto lands with a hammerfist to the side of Taktarov's head.
Sacramanto lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Taktarov rolls, trying to escape but Sacramanto keeps control of the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Taktarov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sacramanto!
Oleg Taktarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taktarov is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolpho Sacramanto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sacramanto 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 William Gold scores the fight for Rudolpho Sacramanto!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Rudolpho Sacramanto!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rudolpho Sacramanto!
Rudolpho Sacramanto wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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