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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg dives in and scores a takedown into Hector's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg clinches up against the cage.
Hector goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soderberg prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Soderberg.
Hector has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soderberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soderberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rufus Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Hector.
Soderberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soderberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hector gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soderberg is pressed up against the cage. Hector has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soderberg down to the mat. Soderberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soderberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hector tries to work over Soderberg's front leg with a kick but Soderberg checks it.
Soderberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soderberg trying to move into half guard but instead Hector has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Hector is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hector is aware though and is defending well.
Hector must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Hector is proving a slippery customer.
Hector scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soderberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hector cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Hector throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soderberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hector trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is controlling Hector's posture.
Soderberg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soderberg digs a good hook to Hector's body.
Soderberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg moves into the clinch.
Soderberg has picked Hector up - he's going for a ride! Soderberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soderberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hector closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Hector shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hector shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soderberg as he jumps to the side.
Dexter Hector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hector.
Soderberg dives in and grabs Hector's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hector pushes down on Soderberg's head and hops out.
Hector misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hector thows a leg kick but Soderberg checks it
and Soderberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Hector tries to land a front kick but Soderberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector throws a solid leg kick but Soderberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hector.
Hector keeps the fight on the outside.
Hector throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hector swinging wildly here.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soderberg is pressing down on Hector's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hector is holding on for now.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Hector is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Hector is defending well.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Hector defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to control but Hector wriggling away.
Soderberg mounts Hector! Really nice guard pass there!
Soderberg tries to control but Hector wriggling away.
Soderberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soderberg rushes Hector and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Soderberg.
Soderberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Hector controls his hands.
Soderberg has hold of one of Hector's legs. Hector is fighting the takedown attempt but Soderberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soderberg trying to control but Hector is working from the bottom.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Hector gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rufus Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Hector is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Hector lands a couple of elbows.
Hector trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Hector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soderberg working for a triangle but Hector defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector throwing strikes but missing.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Hector tries to pass.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Soderberg has control of Hector's left arm, preventing Hector from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector throwing strikes but missing.
Soderberg has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Hector really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soderberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg wants to get back to his feet but Hector is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soderberg's head.
Hector wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Hector got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hector has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Hector tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg is looking to stand up but Hector isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hector accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hector connects with a couple of short punches.
Dexter Hector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Soderberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hector is looking to work some ground and pound but Soderberg has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soderberg 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Soderberg!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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