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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Show (ranked 4777 p4p, 4576 weight class) and Viktor Rudenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Michael Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Rudenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show avoids the body shot from Rudenko.
Show went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rudenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rudenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Show.
Show tries to clinch there but Rudenko circles away.
Show moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudenko lands a shot to the body.
Show lands a knee to the body.
Rudenko dodges an elbow strike from Show.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudenko tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Rudenko tries to circle away but Show has him pinned against the cage.
Rudenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudenko misses with a body punch.
Rudenko has a couple of punches blocked by Show.
Rudenko tries to throw a body punch but Show avoids it by throwing Rudenko back against the cage.
Show is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rudenko to keep the fight standing.
Show prevents Rudenko from breaking the clinch.
Show lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rudenko.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudenko's elbow.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Rudenko controls the action.
Rudenko tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rudenko tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Show stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rudenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Show can't get the takedown.
Come on Rudenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Show unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rudenko has Show pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Show manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Show breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rudenko.
Show takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rudenko misses with a head kick.
Show ducks under a wild hook from Rudenko.
Show is looking for a counter combo.
Rudenko misses with a low kick as Show jumps back.
Show was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Show gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Show keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Rudenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Show tries to clinch up but Rudenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Show tries to clinch up.
Rudenko loads up on a big right hand but Show slips the punch.
Rudenko tries to bum rush Show with a series of wild strikes but Show uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rudenko dives in and grabs Show's left leg, looking for a takedown. Show pushes down on Rudenko's head and hops out.
Show instigates a clinch.
Rudenko tries to work over Show's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show jumps guard but Rudenko stands there with Show around his waist. Show gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Show just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Show will probably get the nod.
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.
Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Show tries to clinch but Rudenko moves away
and Rudenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Show scores with a three punch combo!
Rudenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Show, pushing him back against the cage.
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Show is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rudenko.
Viktor Rudenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rudenko counters with a two punch combo.
Show checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rudenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show rushes Rudenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rudenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Show.
Show gets through Rudenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudenko tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Good body shot from Show.
Michael Show has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudenko jumps guard but Show turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rudenko is trying to pull guard but Show turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudenko can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show scores with a shoulder strike.
Show pushes Rudenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Show jumps guard but Rudenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Rudenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudenko.
We've been informed that Rudenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rudenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Show working Rudenko over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko prevents a body shot from Show.
Rudenko has Show pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Show manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Rudenko.
Show letting Rudenko take a breather here.
Rudenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Show gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rudenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Show.
It looks like Viktor Rudenko has been cut.
That's four 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.
Show comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Show will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rudenko up against the cage.
Show avoids a wild elbow strike from Rudenko.
Rudenko is pushing Show up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rudenko is working for takedown but Show is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudenko lands a shot to the body.
Rudenko is trying to pull guard but Show turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Show dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Rudenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rudenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Show counters with a crisp one two that drops Rudenko! Show thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rudenko to his feet! Rudenko is in big trouble!
Rudenko is rocked!
Show blocks a head kick by Rudenko.
Rudenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Show finish him?
Show clinches.
Rudenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Show pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Show scores with a hook to the body.
Rudenko is trying to break free.
Rudenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Show leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Show pulls guard effortlessly.
Show has control of Rudenko's left arm, preventing Rudenko from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Show is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Show seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rudenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Rudenko working for a triangle but Show defends it easily.
Rudenko keeping full guard, as Show tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Show is one step ahead there.
Show has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rudenko is proving hard to escape from.
Show seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rudenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Show stands up and waves to Rudenko to follow him.
Rudenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rudenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rudenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rudenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Show to keep the fight standing.
Viktor Rudenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Rudenko.
Rudenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rudenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Show.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rudenko misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudenko.
Michael Show is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudenko tries to circle away but Show has him pinned against the cage.
Show blocks an uppercut.
Rudenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudenko misses with a body punch.
Rudenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Rudenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Show has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Show!
After winning the bout, Michael Show thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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