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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orzan Vichof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orzan Vichof has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alphonse Foley's chin.
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279 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alphonse Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orzan Vichof!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vichof moves into the clinch.
Foley has Vichof pressed against the cage, preventing Vichof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vichof smiles and moves away.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Vichof.
Vichof tries to clinch but Foley moves out of range.
Vichof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Vichof does no damage.
Vichof lands a head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vichof is defended easily by Foley.
Vichof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vichof tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley tries to keep at a distance but Vichof has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley wants to break free but Vichof has control.
Foley effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vichof has Foley pressed against the cage, preventing Foley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vichof is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vichof digs a right hand underneath Foley's ribcage. Foley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vichof is trying to break the clinch but Foley has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vichof keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foley's efforts to push away.
Vichof is trying to break free.
Vichof tries to circle away but Foley has him pinned against the cage.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vichof has him pressed against the cage.
Vichof tries to circle away but Foley has him pinned against the cage.
Vichof is looking to break free of the clinch but Foley has double underhooks.
Foley can't break the clinch.
Foley slows down the pace here.
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vichof takes the fight into the clinch.
Foley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Foley prevents Vichof from breaking the clinch.
Foley fails to pull guard.
Foley is looking to control Vichof's arms but Vichof gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foley has his back to the cage.
Vichof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley tries to keep at a distance but Vichof has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vichof just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Foley is trying to pull guard but Vichof has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vichof lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley keeps control of Vichof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foley tries to break free but Vichof pushes him back against the cage.
Vichof has had enough of the clinch but Foley keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orzan Vichof dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vichof instigates a clinch.
Vichof has had enough of the clinch but Foley keeps him there for the moment.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Vichof.
Vichof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vichof keeps control of Foley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foley tries to circle away but Vichof has him pinned against the cage.
Vichof is looking to break free of the clinch but Foley has double underhooks.
Vichof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vichof defends well and Foley ends up having to push Vichof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vichof has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foley.
Vichof working hard to break the clinch.
Vichof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vichof tries to break the clinch but Foley is controlling the position.
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vichof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vichof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vichof as he avoids it easily.
Foley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Alphonse Foley has been cut.
Vichof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vichof clinches up with Foley and pushes him back against the cage.
Foley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vichof's efforts to push away.
Foley tightens his grip and picks Vichof up, before dumping him to the ground. Vichof manages to land in guard.
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!
Vichof is pulling down on Foley's head. It's preventing any offense from Foley, at least for the moment.
Foley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vichof is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vichof has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley wants to stand but Vichof is controlling the position.
Vichof's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vichof defends well.
Vichof wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Foley has an active guard here but Vichof has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vichof takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foley is looking to improve his position.
Vichof stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Orzan Vichof.
Vichof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orzan Vichof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alphonse Foley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vichof as he avoids it easily.
Vichof defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foley.
Nice body punch from Vichof.
Vichof rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
Vichof is looking to break free of the clinch but Foley has double underhooks.
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vichof lands a big right hand that sends Foley crashing to the mat! Vichof stays standing though and waves Foley back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vichof rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
Foley is trying to break free.
Vichof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foley has him pressed against the cage.
Vichof is trying to push Foley away but Foley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foley tries for a takedown but Vichof manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley has Vichof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vichof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vichof wants to break free but Foley has control.
Vichof tries to break the clinch but Foley is controlling the position.
Foley jumps guard but Vichof stands there with Foley around his waist. Foley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foley keeps control of Vichof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Vichof won't allow it.
Vichof wants to break free but Foley has control.
Foley looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Vichof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foley wants to break free but Vichof has control.
Foley is trying to pull guard but Vichof turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Foley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Foley prevents Vichof from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vichof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vichof wants to break free but Foley has control.
Foley jumps guard but Vichof stands there with Foley around his waist. Foley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foley stalling in the clinch but Vichof improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley jumps guard but Vichof stands there with Foley around his waist. Foley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foley keeps control of Vichof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Foley keeps control of Vichof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vichof wants to get back to striking at distance but Foley won't allow it.
Foley tries to break free but Vichof pushes him back against the cage.
Foley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley looking to slow down the pace here.
Vichof wants to get back to striking at distance but Foley won't allow it.
Vichof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vichof drives through and clinches with Foley against the cage.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Vichof won't allow it.
Vichof digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Foley keeps control of Vichof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vichof tries to break the clinch but Foley is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vichof prevents Foley from breaking the clinch.
Alphonse Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orzan Vichof is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foley has Vichof pressed against the cage, preventing Vichof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orzan Vichof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vichof 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orzan Vichof!
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