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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 1092 p4p, 985 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 150 p4p, 133 weight class). Roach is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jump Around, House of Pain. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class 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 29 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roach is looking to clinch.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Roach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roach jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Roach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Roach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach unleashes a big counter combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko feints and as Roach raises his hands in defense, Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko content to stall in guard here.
Mamchenko works over Roach with some ground and pound from guard.
Roach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach 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.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Mamchenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach has his hands on Mamchenko's head, controlling the position.
Mamchenko is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Roach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamchenko. Mamchenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamchenko's guard! Nice work there by Roach!
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Roach tries to pass.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment.
Roach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roach is aware though and is defending well.
Mamchenko looking to control but Roach passes into half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Roach in his half guard.
Mamchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily.
Roach trying to mount his opponent but Mamchenko defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach is taking a breather. Mamchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mamchenko is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Roach is tapping! Great win for Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evgenii Mamchenko!
A relieved looking Evgenii Mamchenko 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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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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