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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cristobal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex McUshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Cristobal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorge Cristobal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex McUshin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristobal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McUshin as he avoids it easily.
McUshin gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cristobal has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McUshin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cristobal.
McUshin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cristobal is trying to keep an underhook but McUshin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McUshin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cristobal.
Cristobal tries to roll over but McUshin keeps him under control.
Cristobal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristobal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cristobal wants to control from the top but McUshin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristobal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cristobal wants to control from the top but McUshin keeps moving.
Cristobal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cristobal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McUshin swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Cristobal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McUshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cristobal is trying to control. McUshin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cristobal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cristobal drops an elbow to the side of McUshin's head.
Cristobal trying to control the action but McUshin is working from the bottom.
Cristobal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McUshin is refusing to be controlled, as Cristobal sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cristobal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cristobal is thwarting McUshin's attempts to control the position.
Cristobal is looking to pass McUshin's guard but actually McUshin recovers to full guard.
Cristobal throwing strikes from guard but McUshin blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristobal is pushing down on McUshin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McUshin is fighting to maintain full guard but Cristobal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cristobal trying to control from half guard but McUshin is working away.
Cristobal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cristobal is trying to control. McUshin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cristobal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cristobal is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cristobal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cristobal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McUshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McUshin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cristobal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McUshin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cristobal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cristobal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McUshin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristobal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McUshin throws a strike but Cristobal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McUshin wants to stand and escape but Cristobal is having none of it.
Cristobal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cristobal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cristobal throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cristobal stands up and waves to McUshin to follow him.
McUshin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cristobal keeping control of the position.
McUshin wants to stand up but Cristobal manages to regain full guard.
Cristobal pushes McUshin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cristobal shoots for a double leg takedown but McUshin sprawls well. He's pushed Cristobal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cristobal moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that McUshin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cristobal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McUshin can do to turn this around?
Cristobal forces McUshin back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McUshin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McUshin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cristobal sprawls well initially but McUshin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cristobal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McUshin is working away from the top position though.
Cristobal is pressing down on McUshin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cristobal pulls McUshin in to control the position.
Cristobal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cristobal pushes McUshin off and gets back to his feet.
Cristobal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McUshin defends well and Cristobal ends up having to push McUshin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McUshin shoots for a takedown but Cristobal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cristobal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McUshin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Cristobal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristobal slaps away a takedown attempt from McUshin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McUshin has managed to clinch.
Cristobal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McUshin to keep the fight standing.
McUshin wants to take the fight to the mat but Cristobal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cristobal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cristobal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McUshin is defending well for now.
McUshin has Cristobal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McUshin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cristobal tumbling to the mat - McUshin dives into Cristobal's guard.
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!
McUshin wants to get up but he can't break Cristobal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Cristobal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McUshin tries to bum rush Cristobal with a series of wild strikes but Cristobal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cristobal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McUshin has Cristobal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cristobal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cristobal tries for a takedown but McUshin manages to get underhooks.
McUshin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cristobal after a bit of a struggle.
McUshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cristobal moves into the clinch.
McUshin wants to stall.
Cristobal gets underhooks to prevent McUshin's takedown attempt.
Jorge Cristobal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex McUshin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristobal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McUshin jumps guard but Cristobal stands there with McUshin around his waist. McUshin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McUshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cristobal controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McUshin stops a takedown attempt from Cristobal.
McUshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cristobal backwards.
McUshin has Cristobal pressed against the cage, preventing Cristobal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McUshin is trying to drag Cristobal to the mat but Cristobal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McUshin tries to pull guard but Cristobal holds him up against the cage and eventually McUshin drops back down to his feet.
McUshin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McUshin has a couple of punches blocked by Cristobal.
McUshin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cristobal just stands there and leans against the cage.
McUshin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cristobal is defending well.
McUshin working hard to break the clinch.
McUshin tightens his grip and picks Cristobal up, before dumping him to the ground. Cristobal manages to land in guard.
Cristobal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McUshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cristobal.
McUshin can't keep his opponent in guard - Cristobal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cristobal stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McUshin to get to his feet.
Cristobal dives in and grabs McUshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. McUshin pushes down on Cristobal's head and hops out.
Cristobal shoots in for a takedown but McUshin shows good takedown defense.
McUshin shoots in for a takedown but Cristobal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cristobal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cristobal pushes McUshin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McUshin tries to pull guard but Cristobal holds him up against the cage and eventually McUshin drops back down to his feet.
McUshin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristobal dives in for a single leg takedown but McUshin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cristobal fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Cristobal as McUshin shoots in.
McUshin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cristobal's head.
Cristobal ducks under a wild hook from McUshin.
Cristobal tries to clinch but McUshin is having none of it.
Cristobal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cristobal tries for a takedown but McUshin circles away easily
and McUshin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cristobal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alex McUshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cristobal shoots in for a takedown but McUshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cristobal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McUshin as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristobal shoots for a takedown but McUshin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McUshin has Cristobal up against the cage in a clinch.
McUshin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cristobal to keep the fight standing.
Alex McUshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McUshin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McUshin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cristobal pulls guard effortlessly.
Cristobal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McUshin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cristobal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cristobal has escaped and now he's on top!
Jorge Cristobal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McUshin being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex McUshin.
I think Cristobal 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorge Cristobal!
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