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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Charles (ranked 22582 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Greek (ranked 4715 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikel Charles!
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, Nick Greek!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Charles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Greek has Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Greek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charles up against the cage.
Greek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charles's guard.
Greek wants to stand but Charles is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Greek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greek wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Greek wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charles tries to clinch but Greek is having none of it.
Greek has Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles fails to pull guard.
Charles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charles tries to pull guard but Greek won't allow it.
Charles tries to pull guard but Greek holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charles tries to keep at a distance but Greek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greek breaks from the clinch.
Charles tries to clinch up but Greek circles away and keeps his distance.
Greek scores with a takedown into Charles's guard.
Greek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Greek wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greek defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles pulls Greek in close to his closed guard and prevents Greek from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Greek 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.
Greek moves into the clinch.
Greek manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Greek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles throwing strikes from guard but Greek blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greek lands an upkick as Charles stands over him.
Charles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charles.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Charles prevents Greek from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Greek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Charles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Greek turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Greek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Greek working the head and body with strikes.
Nick Greek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charles is not content to let Greek control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Charles is looking to reverse the position.
Greek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greek decides to stand back up.
Greek feints and as Charles raises his hands in defense, Greek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Greek manages to pass to side control.
Greek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Greek is keeping busy.
Charles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Greek trying to control the pace.
Charles missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Charles gets caught napping as Greek dives in and scores a takedown. Charles manages to retain guard.
Greek chips away with some ground and pound.
Greek is pushing down on Charles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charles is fighting to maintain full guard but Greek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greek is keen to just control but Charles is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Greek postures up.
Greek working over Charles with some ground and pound. Charles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greek content to control rather than advance.
Greek is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greek stalling.
Greek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charles gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Greek from controlling successfully.
Greek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greek feints and as Charles raises his hands in defense, Greek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles is wriggling around but Greek manages to pass to half guard.
Greek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Charles!
Greek stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek misses with a low kick.
Greek shoots in and bounces Charles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Charles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Greek is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Charles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Charles looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Greek's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Greek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greek 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Greek!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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