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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arto Bambang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Katchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Katchenko swinging wildly here.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katchenko. That's going to slow Bambang down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katchenko.
Katchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambang.
Katchenko lands an overhand right.
Katchenko looks to land a combination. Bambang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko has Bambang up against the cage in a clinch.
Katchenko leaning against his opponent.
Katchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katchenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Katchenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katchenko prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Katchenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bambang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Katchenko lands with a right to the head.
Katchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bambang controls the action.
Bambang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katchenko is defending well.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Katchenko.
Bambang avoiding damage as Katchenko throws knees to the body.
Katchenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Bambang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katchenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andrei Katchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Bambang off balance momentarily.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Katchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katchenko clinches up with Bambang and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katchenko missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bambang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Katchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Bambang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Katchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Bambang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katchenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bambang's knee momentarily.
Katchenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katchenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Bambang looks gassed!
Katchenko scores with a push kick.
Katchenko connects with a body shot that sends Bambang's belly button to the back.
Katchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bambang under the eye.
Katchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katchenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Katchenko tries to work over Bambang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katchenko stalling in the clinch.
Katchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Katchenko connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bambang up against the cage.
Katchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bambang doesn't seem bothered though.
Katchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Katchenko scores with a jab. Bambang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Katchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko connects with a high kick.
Katchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bambang ducks right into an uppercut from Katchenko.
Katchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bambang at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Katchenko scores with a four punch combination!
Bambang tries to clinch
and Katchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambang was well out of range. Poor timing from Katchenko.
Jab by Katchenko.
Bambang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katchenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Katchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bambang can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Katchenko. No joy for Bambang on that attempt.
Katchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Bambang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Katchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bambang, pushing him back against the cage.
Katchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bambang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang prevents a body shot from Katchenko.
Katchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bambang looking for a takedown.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Katchenko works on Bambang's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katchenko.
Katchenko avoiding damage.
Katchenko breaks the clinch.
Andrei Katchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bambang instigates a clinch.
Katchenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Katchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko leaning against his opponent.
Katchenko pushes Bambang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katchenko lands a body punch.
Katchenko is struggling to control the position.
Katchenko scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Arto Bambang's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Katchenko.
Katchenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Katchenko scores with a push kick.
Katchenko moves into range and clinches up with Bambang.
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bambang tries for a takedown but Katchenko circles away easily
and Bambang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko rushes Bambang and presses him up against the cage.
Katchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Katchenko pushes Bambang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katchenko pushes Bambang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Katchenko lands an elbow that stopped Bambang in his tracks for a moment.
Katchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Katchenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bambang blocks it with crossed arms.
Katchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bambang.
Katchenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bambang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katchenko feints and then cracks Bambang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bambang down.
Bambang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bambang drops his hands momentarily and Katchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katchenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bambang shoots and misses
and Katchenko counters with a body kick.
Katchenko has managed to clinch.
Katchenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Katchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Katchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katchenko.
Katchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Katchenko stalling against the cage.
Katchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Bambang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bambang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Katchenko after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bambang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Katchenko lands but Bambang takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Katchenko slams his shin into Bambang's torso.
Katchenko has managed to clinch.
Katchenko avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Katchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Katchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko throws a leg kick which misses Bambang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bambang tries to avoid it.
Katchenko scores with a nice body kick.
Katchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bambang's calf.
Andrei Katchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Katchenko lands an elbow inside that Bambang shrugs off.
Katchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bambang closes the distance and clinches up with Katchenko, looking for a takedown. Bambang pushes Katchenko against the cage but Katchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bambang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katchenko.
Bambang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katchenko has closed the distance and engaged Bambang in a clinch.
Katchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Katchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrei Katchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Katchenko.
Katchenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Katchenko slows down the pace here.
Katchenko lands an uppercut.
The cut above Arto Bambang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bambang goes for a takedown attempt but Katchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bambang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Katchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang shoots in looking for a takedown but Katchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bambang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bambang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bambang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arto Bambang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katchenko clinches up with Bambang and pushes him back against the cage.
Katchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bambang's elbow.
Katchenko breaks from the clinch.
Bambang misses with a takedown
and Katchenko counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katchenko drives through and clinches with Bambang against the cage.
Katchenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Katchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katchenko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Katchenko!
A relieved looking Andrei Katchenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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