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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Bernard (ranked 5996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib KhabibKhabibalov (ranked 5980 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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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 St Petersburg, Elroy Bernard!
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, Khabib KhabibKhabibalov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard tries to clinch but KhabibKhabibalov is having none of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bernard.
KhabibKhabibalov rushes Bernard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KhabibKhabibalov lands a takedown into guard.
KhabibKhabibalov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernard is keeping the position for now.
KhabibKhabibalov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
KhabibKhabibalov won't allow Bernard to sweep him here.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KhabibKhabibalov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KhabibKhabibalov cracks Bernard with a solid left hand.
KhabibKhabibalov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like KhabibKhabibalov 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.
Bernard wants to stand and escape but KhabibKhabibalov is having none of it.
Bernard keeping full guard, as KhabibKhabibalov tries to pass.
KhabibKhabibalov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
KhabibKhabibalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard drops down looking for an ankle pick but KhabibKhabibalov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KhabibKhabibalov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
KhabibKhabibalov misses with a double jab.
KhabibKhabibalov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bernard to the ground. KhabibKhabibalov is now in Bernard's guard.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KhabibKhabibalov throws a big elbow that misses.
KhabibKhabibalov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
KhabibKhabibalov stopping the sweep attempt from Bernard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard trying to control the position here.
KhabibKhabibalov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KhabibKhabibalov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. KhabibKhabibalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KhabibKhabibalov clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says KhabibKhabibalov as he avoids it easily.
KhabibKhabibalov has closed the distance and engaged Bernard in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
KhabibKhabibalov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
KhabibKhabibalov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KhabibKhabibalov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
KhabibKhabibalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KhabibKhabibalov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
KhabibKhabibalov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
KhabibKhabibalov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
KhabibKhabibalov is continuing to stall.
KhabibKhabibalov cracks Bernard with a solid left hand.
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.
KhabibKhabibalov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as KhabibKhabibalov controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bernard fails in his attempt to clinch.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
KhabibKhabibalov closes the distance and clinches.
KhabibKhabibalov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bernard uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KhabibKhabibalov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernard manages to get himself to full guard.
KhabibKhabibalov stopping the sweep attempt from Bernard.
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernard wants to stand but KhabibKhabibalov is controlling the position.
KhabibKhabibalov 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.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KhabibKhabibalov looking to pass the guard.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
KhabibKhabibalov forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
KhabibKhabibalov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that KhabibKhabibalov 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.
Bernard tries to roll over but KhabibKhabibalov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KhabibKhabibalov is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bernard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KhabibKhabibalov is fending him off so far but Bernard persists. Nope, KhabibKhabibalov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
KhabibKhabibalov kicks Bernard off and gets back to his feet.
KhabibKhabibalov moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
KhabibKhabibalov has Bernard pressed against the cage, preventing Bernard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KhabibKhabibalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernard tries to clinch up but KhabibKhabibalov circles away and keeps his distance.
KhabibKhabibalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but KhabibKhabibalov pushes him off.
KhabibKhabibalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard gets caught napping as KhabibKhabibalov dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard.
KhabibKhabibalov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
KhabibKhabibalov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KhabibKhabibalov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bernard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
KhabibKhabibalov wants to hit a switch here but Bernard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for KhabibKhabibalov there!
KhabibKhabibalov has given up his back here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KhabibKhabibalov trying to control but not successfully.
KhabibKhabibalov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
KhabibKhabibalov tries to break free.
KhabibKhabibalov breaks Bernard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KhabibKhabibalov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bernard trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard wants to stand up but KhabibKhabibalov is controlling him.
KhabibKhabibalov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Bernard pulls KhabibKhabibalov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KhabibKhabibalov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elroy Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KhabibKhabibalov looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib KhabibKhabibalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KhabibKhabibalov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib KhabibKhabibalov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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