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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Al Sulwi (ranked 5990 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Aliev (ranked 25228 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Aliev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Gabriel Al Sulwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Sulwi shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Sulwi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Sulwi's waist but Al Sulwi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aliev off to one side.
Al Sulwi pushes Aliev up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Sulwi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aliev rushes Al Sulwi and presses him up against the cage.
Al Sulwi is trying to drag Aliev to the mat but Aliev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Al Sulwi pulls Aliev into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Sulwi is on top in guard.
Al Sulwi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Sulwi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aliev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Sulwi is staying tight to Aliev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al Sulwi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Sulwi working away.
Al Sulwi working the ground and pound but Aliev is defending the strikes.
Al Sulwi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Sulwi. 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 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.
Al Sulwi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Al Sulwi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aliev tries to avoid it but Al Sulwi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aliev to the ground. Aliev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Al Sulwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Sulwi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Sulwi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Sulwi works over Aliev's head and body with a nice combination.
Al Sulwi throws a head kick but Aliev moves out of range.
Al Sulwi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Sulwi throws a head kick that misses.
Aliev pushes Al Sulwi up against the cage in a clinch.
Aliev has Al Sulwi pushed against the cage.
Aliev is trying to drag Al Sulwi to the mat but Al Sulwi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aliev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Sulwi lands a really nice looking cross but Aliev seems unphased.
Aliev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Sulwi defends well and Aliev ends up having to push Al Sulwi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aliev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Sulwi somewhat.
Aliev connects with the punch.
Al Sulwi fails to land the takedown.
Aliev throws a series of strikes that have Al Sulwi backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Sulwi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aliev moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Al Sulwi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aliev throws a head kick but Al Sulwi moves out of range.
Al Sulwi misses with a takedown attempt
and Aliev counters with a nice body shot.
Aliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Sulwi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Sulwi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aliev sprawls well. Aliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Sulwi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabriel Al Sulwi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Sulwi takes a swing at Aliev's ribcage but misses.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Sulwi tries to sprawl out of it but Aliev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Sulwi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Sulwi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Al Sulwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Sulwi is looking to land body kicks.
Aliev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Sulwi is looking to counter the offense by Aliev and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aliev.
A little feinted left hand from Al Sulwi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Sulwi.
Al Sulwi darts in looking for a takedown but Aliev gets double underhooks and turns Al Sulwi into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Sulwi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aliev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Sulwi's efforts to push away.
Al Sulwi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Sulwi.
Aliev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Sulwi counters with a series of strikes. Aliev will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aliev is defended easily by Al Sulwi.
Al Sulwi gets tackled into the cage by Aliev. Aliev maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Sulwi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Sulwi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Sulwi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Sulwi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Sulwi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Sulwi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Sulwi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Al Sulwi 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Al Sulwi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Al Sulwi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Sulwi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aliev is just riding it out for now. Al Sulwi eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Al Sulwi seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Sulwi stops Aliev from getting back to his feet.
Al Sulwi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Sulwi passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Sulwi decides to stand back up.
Al Sulwi shoots in and drives through. Aliev sprawls well.
Aliev forces Al Sulwi back against the cage and clinches.
Al Sulwi has Aliev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Sulwi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aliev after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Al Sulwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Sulwi prevents the takedown attempt.
Aliev is looking for a takedown.
Aliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi tries to close the distance and clinch but Aliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Sulwi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Sulwi tries to keep at a distance but Aliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aliev keeps control of Al Sulwi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aliev keeps control of Al Sulwi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Sulwi smiles and moves away.
Al Sulwi tries to keep at a distance but Aliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Sulwi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aliev prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliev trying to land knees to the body.
Aliev effectively controlling the action here.
Albert Aliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Sulwi is looking for a takedown.
Aliev stalling the fight.
Aliev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aliev looking for a takedown.
Al Sulwi is working Aliev over against the cage.
Aliev jumps guard but Al Sulwi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aliev has Al Sulwi pressed against the cage, preventing Al Sulwi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Sulwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?
Al Sulwi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Sulwi tries to clinch up.
Aliev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Sulwi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aliev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aliev wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Sulwi misses the shot to the body.
Al Sulwi throws a series of punches but Aliev moves out of range.
Aliev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Sulwi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Sulwi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aliev avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Sulwi dives in and grabs Aliev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aliev pushes down on Al Sulwi's head and hops out.
Aliev throws a right hand that Al Sulwi ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Sulwi also avoids with ease.
Albert Aliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Al Sulwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Sulwi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aliev's waist but Aliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Sulwi off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Aliev.
I think Al Sulwi 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Al Sulwi!
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