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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
29 - 34 - 1 |
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153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Moreno !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Moreno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moreno tries for a takedown but Simenkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simenkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simenkov.
Simenkov wants the takedown. Moreno is fighting it off but Simenkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moreno 's guard against the cage.
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.
Simenkov is fighting to break Moreno 's control of his arms but Moreno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moreno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simenkov works over Moreno with some ground and pound from guard.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Simenkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simenkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moreno trying to control the position here.
Simenkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simenkov stays in close to Moreno 's body and controls the position.
Simenkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Simenkov 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.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno being controlled here, momentarily.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simenkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moreno 's head.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simenkov is one step ahead there.
Simenkov passes Moreno 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simenkov looks to land a strike but Moreno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moreno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Simenkov looking to control.
Moreno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Simenkov.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moreno landing some decent shots from guard.
Moreno is looking to work some ground and pound but Simenkov has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov has momentary wrist control but Moreno slips an elbow through the middle.
Moreno connects with a couple of short punches.
Moreno connects with a couple of short punches.
Moreno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moreno throws a big elbow that misses.
Moreno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moreno 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moreno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moreno pushing down on Simenkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simenkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moreno .
Simenkov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Simenkov is defending well.
Simenkov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moreno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Simenkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simenkov gets a clinch.
Simenkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreno takes a swing at Simenkov's ribcage but misses.
Moreno throws a hook to the side of Simenkov's head but Simenkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simenkov's guard.
Simenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simenkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Moreno is looking for a kimura here.
Simenkov looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to kick Moreno off but Moreno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moreno wants to take a breather but Simenkov is having none of it.
Simenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Simenkov won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Simenkov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moreno .
Moreno wants to control from the top but Simenkov keeps moving.
Simenkov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moreno off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moreno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simenkov moves away.
Simenkov slips a straight right by Moreno .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a big shot that misses.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Simenkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moreno looking to control.
Simenkov cracks Moreno with a solid left hand.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Simenkov is proving a slippery customer.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simenkov is one step ahead there.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno connects with a couple of short punches.
Moreno pushing down on Simenkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simenkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno .
Simenkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simenkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreno lying in Simenkov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Simenkov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Moreno taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Simenkov!
A relieved looking Sergei Simenkov 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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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