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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Bieber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Bieber!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieber shoots in and bounces Ware off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bieber tries to stand but Ware is controlling from the bottom.
Bieber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber tries to stand but Ware is controlling from the bottom.
Bieber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bieber tries to free his leg and advance position but Ware is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware has a closed guard, preventing Bieber from standing up.
Ware is pulling down on Bieber's head. It's preventing any offense from Bieber, at least for the moment.
Bieber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Bieber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bieber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bieber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bieber tries to move to full mount but Ware actually manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware trying to control here.
Ware is in trouble now - Bieber has advanced to mount!
Bieber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bieber has control of Ware's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ware regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bieber lands with some strikes.
It looks like Ricardo Ware has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ware sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bieber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bieber tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bieber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bieber is thwarting Ware's attempts to control the position.
Bieber tries to stand and escape but Ware is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
Ware is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Bieber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ware's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ware dives in for a single leg takedown but Bieber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bieber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bieber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bieber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bieber is pushing down on Ware's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ware is fighting to maintain full guard but Bieber has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber is working for a submission of some sort.
Bieber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bieber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bieber seems to be looking for submissions.
Bieber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ware blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bieber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Bieber seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bieber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ware tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bieber shoots in and gets a takedown into Ware's guard.
Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ware is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bieber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ware working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bieber wanted to stand there but Ware had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bieber throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bieber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bieber trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Bieber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ware's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bieber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bieber lands in his opponent's guard.
Bieber content to stall in guard here.
Ware trying to control the position.
Bieber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ware is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ware has escaped and now he's on top!
Ware has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bieber working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bieber looking to control.
Ware stops Bieber from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bieber throws an off balance right hand
and Ware counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bieber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bieber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bieber is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Ware that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ware tries to lock up and control but Bieber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bieber tries to control but Ware wriggling away.
Ware wants to control but Bieber is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieber lands a big elbow.
Ware wants to control but Bieber is having none of it.
Bieber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ware tries to reverse the position but Bieber maintains control.
Ware is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bieber controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Bieber.
Bieber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bieber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bieber lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Bieber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bieber 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 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Bieber!
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FIGHT
RATING
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