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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McBright (ranked 4805 p4p, 4766 weight class) and Viktor Rudenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor McBright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Rudenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudenko lands a really nice looking cross but McBright seems unphased.
McBright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rudenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McBright.
McBright misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rudenko lands a right hook to the body.
Rudenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McBright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBright misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBright thinking.
McBright shoots in and drives through. Rudenko sprawls well.
Rudenko unleashes a big counter combination but McBright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McBright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBright misses with a takedown attempt - Rudenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rudenko sizes up McBright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudenko has closed the distance and engaged McBright in a clinch.
Rudenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBright has him pressed against the cage.
McBright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBright or perhaps it was just good defense by Rudenko, which made it look bad.
Rudenko is looking for the big counter here.
Rudenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McBright did well to prevent Rudenko getting side control.
McBright is breathing heavily.
Rudenko is looking to take a break and control but McBright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Still in half guard, Rudenko seems content to control.
Rudenko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudenko not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko trying to control the action but McBright is working from the bottom.
Rudenko trying to pass the guard but McBright defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rudenko avoids it really well and circles away.
McBright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudenko slaps away a takedown attempt from McBright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rudenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McBright shoots in and gets a takedown into Rudenko's guard.
McBright drops back looking for a leg! Rudenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudenko manages to kick McBright off! McBright jumps back into Rudenko's guard.
McBright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rudenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and McBright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rudenko has managed to get both his arms back between McBright's legs - danger averted.
Rudenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBright keeping moving, preventing Rudenko from controlling successfully.
Rudenko stands up from McBright's guard - Rudenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
McBright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudenko.
Nice straight punches there by Rudenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudenko.
Conor McBright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBright avoids the head kick by Rudenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Rudenko 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.
Rudenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBright doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by McBright.
Rudenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Viktor Rudenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudenko connects with a body shot that sends McBright's belly button to the back.
No luck for McBright with that takedown attempt.
Rudenko stuffs the takedown.
Rudenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudenko misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rudenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rudenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rudenko.
Rudenko is pressed up against the cage. McBright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rudenko down to the mat. Rudenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McBright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBright gets the takedown into side control.
Rudenko wants to control but McBright postures up.
McBright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rudenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rudenko struggling a bit here.
McBright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rudenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
McBright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rudenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McBright.
Rudenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rudenko regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudenko wants to get back to full guard.
McBright is trying to work for a kimura but Rudenko is defending well.
McBright seems to be working for a kimura but Rudenko defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McBright controlling the pace.
McBright is looking for a kimura here.
McBright is thwarting Rudenko's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rudenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Rudenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rudenko clinches up with McBright and pushes him back against the cage.
Rudenko tries to break the clinch but McBright is controlling the position.
McBright can't get the takedown.
McBright is working for takedown but Rudenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rudenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBright has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rudenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McBright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rudenko tries to break the clinch but McBright is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rudenko's efforts to push away.
McBright tries for a takedown but Rudenko manages to get underhooks.
Rudenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rudenko as McBright shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rudenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBright rather than just go for the knockout.
McBright tries for a takedown but Rudenko circles away easily
and Rudenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBright has his takedown stuffed
and Rudenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rudenko looks to land a combination but McBright avoids it well.
McBright tried to counter with a leg kick but Rudenko avoided it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McBright is defended easily by Rudenko.
Rudenko lands with a shot to the body.
McBright tries for a takedown but Rudenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rudenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBright tries to keep at a distance but Rudenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBright is trying to drag Rudenko to the mat but Rudenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rudenko effectively controlling the action here.
Viktor Rudenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rudenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rudenko is trying to break the clinch but McBright has him pressed against the cage.
Rudenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rudenko misses with a punch to the body.
McBright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rudenko is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBright wants a takedown.
Conor McBright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Rudenko throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Rudenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rudenko 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Rudenko!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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