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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Sabel (ranked 4340 p4p, 5705 weight class) and Moins Dufort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loke Sabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moins Dufort!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dufort regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dufort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dufort wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Sabel won't allow Dufort to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel distracts Dufort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Dufort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
Dufort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabel pushes Dufort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dufort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dufort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but Dufort is having none of it.
Dufort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufort has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dufort blocks Sabel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sabel is working to get back to half guard.
Dufort throwing strikes here but Sabel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dufort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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!
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dufort lands with some strikes.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dufort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dufort cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dufort prevents Sabel from getting the reversal.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Dufort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort lands a heavy elbow.
Dufort avoids the attempt from Sabel to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort misses with a head shot.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort landing strikes from the mount and Sabel is in trouble!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moins Dufort dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sabel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dufort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Sabel.
Dufort is looking for a sweep.
Dufort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sabel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabel wants to take a breather but Dufort is having none of it.
Dufort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sabel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Dufort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
Dufort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
Dufort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabel throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but Dufort is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufort misses with the ground and pound.
Dufort throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dufort passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sabel!
Sabel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sabel tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dufort. What's that going to do exactly?
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort avoids the attempt from Sabel to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Sabel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but he can't manage it.
Dufort in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabel is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort misses with a head shot.
Sabel tries to hold on but Dufort postures up.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort prevents Sabel from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dufort on the ground.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort throwing strikes here but Sabel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dufort lands a big elbow.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moins Dufort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dufort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dufort somewhat.
Sabel shoots for a double leg takedown but Dufort sprawls well. He's pushed Sabel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dufort shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabel as he jumps to the side.
Dufort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loke Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moins Dufort.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dufort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabel avoids it really well and circles away.
Dufort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sabel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sabel wants to control but Dufort is keeping him busy.
Dufort manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sabel's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dufort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dufort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dufort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dufort stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.
Moins Dufort has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufort throws a big elbow that misses.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dufort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dufort advances to half guard.
Dufort works his way into side control.
Dufort tries to score with some ground and pound. Sabel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dufort advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabel is trying desperately to improve position.
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dufort tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
Dufort working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sabel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dufort. What's that going to do exactly?
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort dominating with strikes here.
Dufort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabel tries to lock up and control but Dufort gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loke Sabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dufort blocks Sabel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sabel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moins Dufort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dufort 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moins Dufort!
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