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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Featherstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Vladinascov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oleg Vladinascov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherstone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vladinascov is trying to defend but Featherstone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Featherstone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vladinascov trying to control but Featherstone postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladinascov moves into full guard.
Featherstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Featherstone wanted to stand there but Vladinascov had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladinascov wants to sweep here but Featherstone controlling him for the moment.
Featherstone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Featherstone wanted to stand there but Vladinascov had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladinascov working for submissions but it's allowed Featherstone to get to half guard.
Featherstone wants to stand up but Vladinascov is controlling the position.
Vladinascov tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Vladinascov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vladinascov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Vladinascov trying to control here.
Featherstone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vladinascov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Featherstone postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vladinascov to stand up.
Vladinascov slips a jab from Featherstone.
Featherstone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Featherstone looks to land a combination but Vladinascov avoids it well.
Featherstone lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Featherstone. No joy for Vladinascov on that attempt.
Vladinascov looks gassed!
Vladinascov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladinascov moves forwards but Featherstone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Featherstone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Featherstone scores with a hook to the body. Vladinascov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Featherstone lands with a straight right. Vladinascov didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Featherstone.
Vladinascov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Featherstone as he jumps to the side.
Francis Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vladinascov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vladinascov.
Featherstone darts in and clinches Vladinascov up against the cage.
Featherstone breaks from the clinch.
Featherstone digs a good body shot into Vladinascov's ribs.
Vladinascov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vladinascov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Featherstone tries to avoid it but Vladinascov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Featherstone to the ground. Featherstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Featherstone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Featherstone lands an overhand right.
A jab from Featherstone does it's job there.
Featherstone lands with a nice combination. Vladinascov backs away looking to recover.
Featherstone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Featherstone has closed the distance and engaged Vladinascov in a clinch.
Featherstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vladinascov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Featherstone.
Featherstone pulls guard successfully.
Featherstone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Featherstone wants to stand but Vladinascov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vladinascov gets full guard.
Featherstone cracks Vladinascov with a solid left hand.
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!
Featherstone postures up in Vladinascov's guard and throws a big left but Vladinascov blocks it.
Vladinascov pulls Featherstone in close to prevent any damage.
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladinascov is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Featherstone won't allow Vladinascov to sweep him here.
Featherstone slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Featherstone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vladinascov walks into a straight right hand from Featherstone.
Vladinascov has his takedown stuffed
and Featherstone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vladinascov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Featherstone.
Featherstone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vladinascov keeps working.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Vladinascov's hands, connecting with Vladinascov's forehead.
Vladinascov is pressing down on Featherstone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vladinascov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vladinascov, not yet.
Featherstone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vladinascov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Featherstone has Vladinascov in his guard.
Vladinascov stops Featherstone from standing up.
Vladinascov is breathing heavily.
Featherstone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladinascov trying to control but Featherstone is working from the bottom.
Vladinascov wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.
Featherstone is looking to stand up but Vladinascov isn't so interested in that idea.
Vladinascov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Featherstone controls Vladinascov momentarily but Vladinascov frees himself.
Vladinascov stands up from Featherstone's guard - Vladinascov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Featherstone throws a jab when Vladinascov was well out of range.
Featherstone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Featherstone feints and then cracks Vladinascov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vladinascov down.
Vladinascov slips a jab from Featherstone.
Featherstone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vladinascov is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Featherstone.
Vladinascov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Featherstone pinned against the cage. Featherstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladinascov shoots and misses
and Featherstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francis Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vladinascov.
Featherstone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Featherstone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vladinascov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Featherstone to the mat! Featherstone manages to get full guard.
Vladinascov stopping the sweep attempt from Featherstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone is looking to stand up but Vladinascov isn't so interested in that idea.
Vladinascov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vladinascov prevents Featherstone from getting back to his feet.
Francis Featherstone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladinascov postures up.
Featherstone wants to stand and escape but Vladinascov is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Featherstone thumps Vladinascov with a low kick.
Vladinascov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Featherstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Featherstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Featherstone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Featherstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Featherstone catches Vladinascov right on the button with a cross.
Featherstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladinascov tries for a takedown but Featherstone circles away easily
and Featherstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Featherstone drives through and clinches with Vladinascov against the cage.
Vladinascov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vladinascov stops a takedown attempt from Featherstone.
Featherstone manages to break the clinch.
Featherstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Featherstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladinascov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladinascov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Featherstone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Featherstone.
Featherstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vladinascov ducks right into an uppercut from Featherstone.
A nice combination there by Featherstone.
Featherstone lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Featherstone lunges at Vladinascov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vladinascov's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Featherstone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vladinascov shoots and misses
and Featherstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Featherstone.
Vladinascov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Featherstone circles away.
Vladinascov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Featherstone stuns Vladinascov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Featherstone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Featherstone has closed the distance and engaged Vladinascov in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Featherstone.
Featherstone misses with a knee to the head.
Vladinascov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francis Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vladinascov.
Featherstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Featherstone lands a jab to the nose.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Featherstone.
Featherstone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Featherstone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vladinascov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Featherstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Vladinascov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladinascov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Featherstone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Featherstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vladinascov backwards.
Vladinascov looking for a takedown.
Featherstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Featherstone lands with a cross.
Vladinascov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Featherstone.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Featherstone.
Featherstone pulls guard successfully.
Featherstone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladinascov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Featherstone trying to control but Vladinascov is having none of it.
Vladinascov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vladinascov is looking to improve his position but Featherstone isn't that keen on the idea.
Featherstone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Featherstone lands a big elbow.
Featherstone lands a nice shot to the head.
Featherstone trying to control but Vladinascov is having none of it.
Featherstone lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone avoids the attempt from Vladinascov to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Featherstone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vladinascov is desperately trying to improve his position but Featherstone has a good base and remains in mount.
Featherstone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vladinascov is squirming around, avoiding Featherstone's attempts to control the action.
Vladinascov is bucking up trying to escape but Featherstone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Featherstone is landing with some decent strikes but Vladinascov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Featherstone controlling from mount.
Featherstone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Francis Featherstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone with the ground and pound from mount.
Vladinascov tries to hold on but Featherstone postures up.
Featherstone dominating with strikes here.
Featherstone tries to control but Vladinascov wriggling away.
Featherstone with shots to the head and body - Vladinascov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Featherstone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vladinascov?
Featherstone tries to control but Vladinascov wriggling away.
Oleg Vladinascov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladinascov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vladinascov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Featherstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Featherstone 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Featherstone!
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