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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslambek Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov has chosen Ashim - Kavkaz as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Rafael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aslambek Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael gets caught napping as Saidov dives in and scores a takedown. Rafael manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saidov looking to pass the guard.
Rafael throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rafael is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saidov is aware though and is defending well.
Saidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rafael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rafael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saidov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rafael has his foot on Saidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saidov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafael is retaining full guard.
Saidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rafael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rafael is really struggling to control Saidov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Rafael wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saidov drives through with a takedown into Rafael's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rafael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saidov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saidov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rafael looking to control.
Saidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov won't allow Rafael to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saidov tries to stand but Rafael is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Rafael wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rafael clinches up against the cage.
Rafael jumps guard and drags Saidov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rafael is trying to control the position but Saidov postures up.
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.
Saidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Rafael wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rafael shoots in looking for a takedown but Saidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rafael's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saidov trying to mount his opponent but Rafael defends it.
Saidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rafael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saidov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslambek Saidov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael throws a push kick but Saidov slaps the foot to one side.
Saidov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saidov is thwarting Rafael's attempts to control the position.
Rafael is looking for a sweep. Saidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rafael is trying to maintain the position but Saidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saidov in particular looking to stall.
Saidov trying to pass the guard but Rafael defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafael wants to get back to his feet.
Saidov content to control rather than advance.
Saidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aslambek Saidov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Saidov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rafael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov controlling from the top position.
Saidov trying to move into half guard but instead Rafael has managed to sweep!
Rafael lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saidov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rafael.
Rafael tries to free his leg and advance position but Saidov is retaining full guard.
Rafael stopping the sweep attempt from Saidov.
Rafael with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael postures up in Saidov's guard and throws a big left but Saidov blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rafael loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saidov wants to sweep here but Rafael controlling him for the moment.
Rafael being controlled here momentarily.
Rafael throwing strikes from guard but Saidov blocks nicely.
Rafael cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Saidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saidov manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Saidov's guard.
Saidov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rafael's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rafael trying to keep a closed guard but Saidov is proving a slippery customer.
Saidov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafael manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saidov's best efforts.
Rafael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saidov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aslambek Saidov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rafael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saidov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rafael sprawls well initially but Saidov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saidov content to control rather than advance.
Saidov is thwarting Rafael's attempts to control the position.
Saidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rafael is trying to maintain the position but Saidov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rafael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rafael wants to control but Saidov postures up.
Saidov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rafael's legs.
Rafael tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rafael wants to control but Saidov postures up.
A lull in the action here as Saidov stalls from top position.
Aslambek Saidov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Saidov 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aslambek Saidov.
Rafael throws a body kick that misses.
Rafael closes the distance and clinches up with Saidov, looking for a takedown. Rafael pushes Saidov against the cage but Saidov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saidov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saidov pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rafael misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jack Rafael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rafael trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aslambek Saidov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rafael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saidov.
Rafael wants to clinch up but Saidov keeps it at a distance.
Rafael tries to clinch up but Saidov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rafael was covering up waiting for the punch and Saidov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saidov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rafael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saidov is one step ahead there.
Saidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafael has his foot on Saidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saidov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslambek Saidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saidov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslambek Saidov!
A very excited looking Aslambek Saidov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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