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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murphy Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murphy Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Popov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Murphy Mcdonald has been cut.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popov is fending him off so far but Mcdonald persists. Nope, Popov circles away and we're back to standing.
Popov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcdonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Popov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Popov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov gets to his feet. Mcdonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Popov does no damage.
Popov scores with a nice right hand.
Popov misses with a few strikes there.
Popov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcdonald.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcdonald clinches with his opponent.
Popov tries to circle away but Mcdonald has him pinned against the cage.
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Mcdonald avoids the head kick by Popov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov looks to clinch
and Mcdonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Popov tries to kick Mcdonald off but Mcdonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Popov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcdonald trying to control from Popov's half guard. Popov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdonald trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep. Popov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcdonald trying to control here.
Popov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throws a head kick but Popov moves out of range.
Popov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcdonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popov walks away with a smile on his face. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Popov throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.
Popov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Popov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcdonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Popov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Popov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Popov pulls guard effortlessly.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Popov keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Popov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Popov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murphy Mcdonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Popov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard but Popov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Popov stands up and beckons Mcdonald to his feet.
Popov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcdonald!
Mcdonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andrey Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Mcdonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Popov controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popov wants to control the pace but Mcdonald is squirming around nicely.
Mcdonald tries to hold on but Popov postures up.
Popov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov tries to control but Mcdonald wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Andrey Popov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcdonald gets caught flat footed, as Popov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcdonald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murphy Mcdonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Popov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcdonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Popov misses with a wild combination.
Mcdonald has his takedown stuffed
and Popov counters with a single leg into guard. Mcdonald didn't expect that.
Mcdonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popov stands up from Mcdonald's guard - Popov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Popov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Popov is trying to defend but Mcdonald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Popov pushes Mcdonald off looking to stand but Mcdonald dives back in and keeps control.
Mcdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with a head shot. Popov uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popov as he jumps to the side.
Mcdonald tries to land a body kick
and Popov counters by clinching up.
Popov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Popov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcdonald napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Popov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mcdonald to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.
A combination from Popov does no damage.
Mcdonald with a poor takedown
and Popov counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcdonald looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald has a closed guard, preventing Popov from standing up.
Popov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Popov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Popov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Popov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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