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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Slaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cole Slaw was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ruben Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cole Slaw!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaw has his takedown stuffed
and Cameron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cameron.
Slaw goes for a takedown attempt but Cameron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slaw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Slaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cameron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruben Cameron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Slaw.
Cameron working Slaw over with strikes.
Cameron tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Slaw.
Slaw trying to hold on to Cameron's head to control him but Cameron postures up.
Cameron wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Slaw uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron wants to stand but Slaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slaw is working an open guard so Cameron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slaw is defended easily by Cameron.
Slaw looks winded!
Slaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cameron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slaw somewhat.
Cameron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Slaw has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cameron decides to stand and escape the position.
Cole Slaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cameron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cameron.
Slaw clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cameron breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaw moves into range and clinches up with Cameron.
Cameron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cameron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slaw.
Cameron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cameron counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cameron.
Cameron breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cameron.
Cameron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cameron defends well and Slaw ends up having to push Cameron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Cameron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slaw goes for a double leg but Cameron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cameron continues to drive forward.
Cameron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cameron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaw has a takedown stuffed.
Slaw misses with a takedown
and Cameron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruben Cameron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Slaw.
Cameron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Cameron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cameron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaw is breathing heavily.
Cameron controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron winds up and cracks Slaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cameron decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Slaw.
Cameron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Cameron is working for takedown but Slaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Cameron.
Cameron breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slaw.
Slaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cameron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slaw somewhat.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cameron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slaw is just riding it out for now. Cameron eventually gives up the hold.
Cameron wants to stand up but Slaw has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron stops Slaw from getting back to his feet.
Cameron is thwarting Slaw's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Cameron is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is working for a kimura here but Slaw manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cameron's guard.
Cameron wants to sweep but no luck.
Slaw wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
Cameron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaw wants to stand but Cameron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Cameron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cameron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slaw tries to keep at a distance but Cameron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cameron blocks an elbow strike.
Cameron pulls guard.
Slaw trying to control but Cameron is working from the bottom.
Slaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaw stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Slaw wanted to stand there but Cameron had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slaw wants to stand but Cameron is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cameron is pulling down on Slaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Slaw, at least for the moment.
Cameron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaw on the ground.
Ruben Cameron has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cameron moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slaw prevents it.
Cameron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cameron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Cameron with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cameron moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaw goes for a takedown attempt but Cameron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cameron closes the distance and clinches up with Slaw, looking for a takedown. Cameron pushes Slaw against the cage but Slaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cameron doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaw circles away.
Slaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cameron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slaw somewhat.
Cameron stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cameron.
Nice takedown defense from Cameron. No joy for Slaw on that attempt.
Cole Slaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cameron counters with a nice leg kick.
Slaw has Cameron up against the cage in a clinch.
Cameron has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slaw uses from the top position.
Ruben Cameron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cameron is trying to control the position but Slaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Cameron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cameron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Cameron!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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