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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Chulalongkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamaz Otstoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulalongkorn comes to the cage accompanied by "Sagat's Theme," by Takayuki Aihara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rama Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamaz Otstoev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otstoev avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Otstoev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Otstoev has eaten all the pies!
Otstoev avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Rama Chulalongkorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otstoev avoids the head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Otstoev moves into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulalongkorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Otstoev looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Otstoev to the floor! Chulalongkorn dives in looking for the finish!
Otstoev is rocked!
It looks like Kamaz Otstoev has been cut.
Chulalongkorn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Otstoev is still in real trouble! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
Otstoev actively working from the bottom here.
Otstoev seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn content to control rather than advance.
Chulalongkorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Otstoev on the ground.
Otstoev is looking for a sweep. Chulalongkorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chulalongkorn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Otstoev controls his leg.
Otstoev is trying to maintain the position but Chulalongkorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Chulalongkorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otstoev trying to hold on to Chulalongkorn's head to control him but Chulalongkorn postures up.
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.
Otstoev is looking for a sweep. Chulalongkorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chulalongkorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Otstoev. Otstoev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Otstoev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulalongkorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a front kick but Otstoev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otstoev takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Rama Chulalongkorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick but Otstoev moves out of range.
Otstoev moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chulalongkorn. That's going to slow Otstoev down.
Chulalongkorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Otstoev stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chulalongkorn follows into mount!
Chulalongkorn controlling his opponent.
Otstoev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Otstoev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otstoev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Otstoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulalongkorn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Otstoev gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otstoev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otstoev wants to work for an arm triangle but Chulalongkorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Chulalongkorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaz Otstoev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chulalongkorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Otstoev's head.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that misses.
Otstoev blocks a head kick by Chulalongkorn.
Rama Chulalongkorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otstoev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chulalongkorn's guard.
Chulalongkorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chulalongkorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chulalongkorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn keeping moving, preventing Otstoev from controlling successfully.
Otstoev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chulalongkorn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chulalongkorn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chulalongkorn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Otstoev!
Otstoev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulalongkorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Otstoev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chulalongkorn trying to control but Otstoev is having none of it.
Otstoev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulalongkorn has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Chulalongkorn controlling the position easily from mount.
Otstoev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chulalongkorn controlling the pace for now.
Otstoev can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn trying to control but Otstoev is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn prevents Otstoev from getting the reversal.
Chulalongkorn controlling the position easily from mount.
Otstoev working to try and regain half guard.
Chulalongkorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otstoev can do to turn this around?
That's four 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.
Otstoev is squirming around, avoiding Chulalongkorn's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otstoev is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulalongkorn has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Chulalongkorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamaz Otstoev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Chulalongkorn.
Otstoev tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
Chulalongkorn misses with a head kick.
Otstoev tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn is having none of it.
Chulalongkorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Chulalongkorn as Otstoev shoots in.
Chulalongkorn throws a looping overhand right but Otstoev ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chulalongkorn throws a head kick that misses.
Rama Chulalongkorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Otstoev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Otstoev trying to control the action but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
Otstoev seems to be working for a kimura but Chulalongkorn defends the submission attempt.
Otstoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otstoev wants to pass the guard but Chulalongkorn is defending well.
Otstoev is working for a submission of some sort.
Chulalongkorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Otstoev.
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.
Otstoev looking for a submission but Chulalongkorn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Otstoev postures up.
Otstoev trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulalongkorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otstoev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chulalongkorn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Otstoev, into his guard.
Rama Chulalongkorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chulalongkorn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Otstoev controls Chulalongkorn momentarily but Chulalongkorn frees himself.
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.
Otstoev has his foot on Chulalongkorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chulalongkorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Otstoev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chulalongkorn tries to stand but Otstoev is controlling from the bottom.
Otstoev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chulalongkorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulalongkorn tries to stand but Otstoev is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamaz Otstoev.
I think Chulalongkorn 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Chulalongkorn!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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