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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Simbecka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Simbecka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnold Simbecka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minakov gets a clinch.
Minakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minakov off to one side.
Minakov moves in looking to clinch but Simbecka pushes him off.
Oleg Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov throws a nice looking combination but Simbecka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minakov clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minakov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbecka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minakov is stalling here.
Minakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Simbecka has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Minakov.
Simbecka is trying to pull guard but Minakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Simbecka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but Minakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Simbecka drops back down to his feet.
Minakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minakov fails with the takedown.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Minakov lands with a nice combination. Simbecka backs away looking to recover.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minakov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Minakov forces Simbecka back against the cage and clinches.
Simbecka wants a takedown.
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Simbecka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simbecka goes for a takedown attempt but Minakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov tries to clinch up.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minakov sprawls and moves away.
Minakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simbecka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simbecka pinned against the cage. Simbecka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Minakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simbecka is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Simbecka circles away and we're back to standing.
Minakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov looks to throw a body kick
so Simbecka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
Simbecka is really struggling to control Minakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbecka content to stall in guard here.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simbecka advances to half guard.
Minakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simbecka trying to control from half guard but Minakov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minakov tries to roll over but Simbecka keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
Simbecka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minakov is defended easily by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka is winning the standup battle so far.
Minakov darts in and clinches Simbecka up against the cage.
Minakov breaks the clinch.
Simbecka tries to keep at a distance but Minakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Minakov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Minakov gets control of Simbecka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minakov's guard.
Minakov won't allow Simbecka to pass to mount.
Simbecka is keen to just control but Minakov is a slippery customer.
Minakov wants to get back to full guard.
Minakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka trying to control the action but Minakov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oleg Minakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Minakov has managed to clinch.
Simbecka tries to score a body lock takedown but Minakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minakov stalling the fight.
Minakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simbecka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simbecka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simbecka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka throws a big right hand that misses.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Minakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simbecka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simbecka pushes down on Minakov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minakov fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov shoots and misses
and Simbecka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simbecka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka looking to control but Minakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold Simbecka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Minakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simbecka controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Simbecka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Minakov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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