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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Weston Hodkiewicz (ranked 3584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Saber (ranked 3776 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 St Petersburg, Weston Hodkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Saber!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hodkiewicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Saber. No joy for Hodkiewicz on that attempt.
Hodkiewicz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hodkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Saber lands.
A punch combination from Saber misses.
Hodkiewicz pushes Saber up against the cage in a clinch.
Hodkiewicz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saber regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hodkiewicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hodkiewicz defends well.
Saber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber looking for subs off his back but Hodkiewicz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hodkiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Saber's head.
Hodkiewicz seems to be working for a kimura but Saber defends the submission attempt.
Hodkiewicz stalling away here and it's allowed Saber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hodkiewicz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hodkiewicz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saber!
Hodkiewicz lands a few punches from side control.
Saber is trying to escape the position but Hodkiewicz is controlling the position.
Saber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hodkiewicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hodkiewicz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hodkiewicz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saber's face.
Saber defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hodkiewicz.
Hodkiewicz has hold of Saber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber is working to get back to half guard.
Hodkiewicz unloading with bombs!
Hodkiewicz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saber is looking to improve his position but Hodkiewicz isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hodkiewicz looking to control but Saber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hodkiewicz unloading with bombs!
Saber is looking to get to half guard.
Hodkiewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hodkiewicz landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saber is trying to reverse the position but instead Hodkiewicz has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Hodkiewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hodkiewicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hodkiewicz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hodkiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Saber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saber manages to kick Hodkiewicz off! Hodkiewicz jumps back into Saber's guard.
Saber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hodkiewicz passes into side control.
Saber tries to buck Hodkiewicz off but Hodkiewicz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodkiewicz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saber looking for a sweep but Hodkiewicz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saber has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saber!
Hodkiewicz pushes Saber off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hodkiewicz tries for a takedown but Saber circles away easily
and Saber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hodkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hodkiewicz shoots in for a double leg but Saber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hodkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Hodkiewicz attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Hodkiewicz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hodkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber connects with a body shot.
Saber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hodkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saber connects with a right hand. Hodkiewicz shakes it off.
Saber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodkiewicz gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hodkiewicz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hodkiewicz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hodkiewicz gets to mount! Saber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hodkiewicz looking to finish Saber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saber!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodkiewicz landing punches.
Hodkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Hodkiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saber is looking to escape.
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodkiewicz has a good base and remains in mount.
Hodkiewicz is landing with some decent strikes but Saber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hodkiewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hodkiewicz lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Hodkiewicz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hodkiewicz gets the takedown into side control.
Saber tries to buck Hodkiewicz off but Hodkiewicz is having none of it.
Saber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hodkiewicz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saber!
Saber is working to get back to half guard.
Hodkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Hodkiewicz prevents Saber from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodkiewicz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Weston Hodkiewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodkiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saber is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodkiewicz has a good base and remains in mount.
Hodkiewicz get's back to his feet.
Saber throws a nice looking combination but Hodkiewicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hodkiewicz attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber swings widly with a right hand
and Hodkiewicz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saber!
Hodkiewicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Saber is defending well.
Saber gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hodkiewicz winds up and cracks Saber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saber wants to improve his position but Hodkiewicz is controlling well.
Hodkiewicz trying to control from half guard but Saber is working away.
Saber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Hodkiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Saber's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber tries to roll over but Hodkiewicz keeps him under control.
Hodkiewicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hodkiewicz trying to control from half guard but Saber is working away.
Hodkiewicz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodkiewicz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saber!
Hodkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weston Hodkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodkiewicz with good strikes from the mount here!
Hugh Saber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hodkiewicz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weston Hodkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hodkiewicz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weston Hodkiewicz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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