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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vakhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Vakhula has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Emilio Moore's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emilio Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Vakhula!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Vakhula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vakhula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vakhula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vakhula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakhula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vakhula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vakhula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vakhula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vakhula cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhula controls the pace.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vakhula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vakhula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhula controls the pace.
Let's hope that Vakhula has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vakhula works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhula defends it easily.
Vakhula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Vakhula might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Vakhula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vakhula wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Vakhula scoring with some ground and pound.
Vakhula trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vakhula tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Vakhula will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vakhula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vakhula showed some decent athleticism there.
Moore kicks Vakhula off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakhula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhula is looking for the big counter here.
Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vakhula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moore has his feet on Vakhula's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore closes the distance but Vakhula moves to the side
and Vakhula counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Vakhula to acknowledge the strikes.
Vakhula scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vakhula is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhula slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moore trying to control the position.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vakhula is aware though and is defending well.
Vakhula stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
Vakhula working some strikes from top position.
Moore looking for a guillotine here but Vakhula defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakhula landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakhula slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vakhula landing some decent shots from guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
Vakhula stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
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.
Vakhula connects with a couple of short punches.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhula defends it easily.
Vakhula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhula defends it easily.
Vakhula controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakhula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moore on his heels. He'll look to pass Moore's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Vakhula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vakhula darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vakhula is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moore!
Vakhula controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Vakhula.
Moore flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vakhula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Vakhula gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vakhula postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moore looks a forlorn figure.
Moore is rocked!
Moore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Oh Moore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakhula just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vakhula has Moore flattened out and is raining down punches.
Moore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vakhula.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhula is continuing to stall.
Moore trying to control the position but Vakhula manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vakhula tightening his grip on Moore, looking for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhula has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore is really stuck here.
Moore trying to control the hands but Vakhula won't let him.
Moore showing good submission defense here.
Moore rolls, trying to escape but Vakhula keeps control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhula has good solid back control here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moore wants to control his opponent's hands but Vakhula gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakhula working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vakhula looking for the choke but no joy.
Moore can't escape the position.
Vakhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vakhula is riding his opponent, not letting Moore buck him off.
Moore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to escape the position.
Moore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vakhula's arms.
Moore prevents Vakhula from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakhula gets his hands free as Moore looks to control.
Emilio Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Vakhula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vakhula is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vakhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vakhula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Vakhula!
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hype
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RATING
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