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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puch.
Puch throws a big right hand that misses.
Puch looking to pass the guard.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hicks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Puch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
Puch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puch trying to mount his opponent but Hicks defends it.
Hicks tries to roll over but Puch keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Hicks has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Warrior MMA and Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Puch controlling the pace.
Puch trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Puch wants to free his trapped foot but Hicks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Puch has control of the leg.
Puch wants to pass the guard but Hicks is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks trying to control but Puch postures up.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch is looking to advance position but Hicks won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is staying active underneath Puch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Puch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
Puch 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.
Hicks is staying active underneath Puch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Puch sprawls well.
Puch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puch trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Robledo Puch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Puch misses with a head shot. Hicks uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Puch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Puch pushes down on Hicks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puch trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Puch wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Puch is very close to passing his half guard.
Hicks is staying active underneath Puch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puch not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Puch trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robledo Puch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Puch shoots in and bounces Hicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hicks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Puch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Puch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puch is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Puch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks is controlling Puch's trapped leg to prevent Puch from advancing to side control.
Puch seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hicks defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Puch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puch is defended easily by Hicks.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Puch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Puch or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hicks lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Puch is looking for a sweep.
Puch can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch is looking to reverse the position.
Hicks working away.
Puch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puch trying to control but Hicks postures up.
Puch is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Puch is working away.
Hicks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Puch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hicks is working away from the top position though.
Puch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch gets full guard.
Puch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Puch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puch advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Puch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sloppy strikes there by Puch.
The ground and pound from Puch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Puch landing strikes.
Puch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puch scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robledo Puch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puch 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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