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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ellison (ranked 2914 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Albert Mendeleev (ranked 376 p4p, 150 weight class). Albert Mendeleev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaiah Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Mendeleev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Mendeleev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ellison has managed to clinch.
Ellison has picked Mendeleev up - he's going for a ride! Ellison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ellison is looking for a kimura but Mendeleev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ellison to get the leverage.
Mendeleev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison is taking a breather. Mendeleev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ellison is trying to control. Mendeleev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellison wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendeleev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ellison is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendeleev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev looking for a guillotine here but Ellison defends easily.
Ellison won't allow Mendeleev to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendeleev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ellison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ellison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Ellison both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison throws a head kick that misses.
Mendeleev blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ellison misses.
Mendeleev with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendeleev.
Ellison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellison forces Mendeleev back against the cage and clinches.
Mendeleev lands with a right to the head.
Mendeleev gets control of Ellison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendeleev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellison stopping the sweep attempt from Mendeleev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendeleev keeps trying to improve his position.
Ellison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ellison tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendeleev is retaining full guard.
Mendeleev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison is one step ahead there.
Ellison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendeleev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendeleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellison is controlling him.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Mendeleev keeps moving.
Ellison won't allow Mendeleev to sweep him here.
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.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendeleev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison is fending him off so far but Mendeleev persists. Nope, Ellison circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendeleev misses with a takedown attempt
so Ellison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ellison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendeleev seems keen to control Ellison's posture.
Mendeleev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendeleev working a defensive guard here.
Mendeleev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendeleev is tightening it up a little... Ellison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ellison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ellison taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendeleev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Mendeleev!
A victorious Albert Mendeleev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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