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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adler Hiddler (ranked 4986 p4p, 4961 weight class) and Derek Dong (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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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adler Hiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Dong!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong jabs at Hiddler's body.
Hiddler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dong throws Hiddler to one side and escapes!
Hiddler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dong avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiddler dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dong's half guard.
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.
Hiddler is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hiddler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hiddler tries to pull guard but Dong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adler Hiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddler trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Hiddler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dong on the ground.
Hiddler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiddler working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
Hiddler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiddler 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.
Hiddler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong gets to his feet - Hiddler follows without any prompting.
Hiddler wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiddler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Hiddler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiddler attempts a counter takedown but Dong avoids it well and moves away.
Hiddler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dong.
Hiddler is rocked!
It looks like Adler Hiddler has been cut.
Dong darts in and clinches Hiddler up against the cage.
Oh Hiddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Dong.
A nice left hand lands by Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong looks winded!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiddler uses from the top position.
Hiddler is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him.
Hiddler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dong dives on top into guard.
Dong stands up from Hiddler's guard - Dong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dong throws a head kick but Hiddler moves out of range.
Dong misses with a wild combination.
Hiddler closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Hiddler pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hiddler tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong tries to clinch but Hiddler is having none of it.
Hiddler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiddler misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddler throws a head kick that misses.
Hiddler is looking to clinch.
Hiddler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dong quickly recovers to half guard.
Hiddler trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong wants to improve his position but Hiddler is controlling well.
Hiddler wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Hiddler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hiddler is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddler is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddler tries to pass to full mount but Dong defends it.
Hiddler is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiddler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiddler trying to control the pace.
Hiddler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hiddler trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Hiddler trying to mount his opponent but Dong defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adler Hiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong gets a clinch.
Dong jumps guard and drags Hiddler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hiddler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dong is trying to control the position but Hiddler postures up.
Hiddler 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.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Hiddler from controlling successfully.
Hiddler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddler throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiddler stops Dong from standing up.
Hiddler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hiddler.
Hiddler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.
Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dong misses with a combination
and Hiddler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiddler.
Hiddler wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Hiddler wants to take a breather but Dong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hiddler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeping full guard, as Hiddler tries to pass.
Hiddler wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Hiddler is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiddler looking to pass the guard.
Hiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddler is really struggling to control Dong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiddler tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiddler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiddler won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Hiddler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derek Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddler wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Hiddler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiddler wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Derek Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiddler is looking to clinch.
That's four 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.
Dong tries to bum rush Hiddler with a series of wild strikes but Hiddler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiddler shoots in but Dong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiddler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiddler moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Hiddler tries to clinch up.
Dong stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiddler. Hiddler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adler Hiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries to clinch up but Hiddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiddler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dong to the ground. Hiddler is now in Dong's guard.
Dong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiddler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Hiddler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adler Hiddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adler Hiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hiddler dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiddler wants to break free but Dong has control.
Hiddler gets underhooks to prevent Dong's takedown attempt.
Hiddler blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Hiddler wants to break free but Dong has control.
Hiddler has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Hiddler tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong stalling.
Dong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiddler uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddler looking to pass the guard.
Hiddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hiddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiddler has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dong is trying to keep Hiddler in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Dong won't allow Hiddler to sweep him here.
Hiddler looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Hiddler looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddler controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself.
Hiddler pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage.
Dong won't allow Hiddler to sweep him here.
Hiddler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Hiddler.
Hiddler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hiddler tries to get out of the position.
Hiddler looking to control.
Hiddler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiddler has Dong pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddler working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong throws a series of punches but Hiddler moves out of range.
Hiddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiddler is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiddler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Derek Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hiddler darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Hiddler into the cage.
Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong blocks a head kick by Hiddler.
Dong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong lands a body shot.
Hiddler tries to pull guard but Dong won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adler Hiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Hiddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiddler moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Dong tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddler shakes him off and moves away.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddler swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Hiddler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dong's guard now, I'm sure.
Dong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adler Hiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dong 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Derek Dong!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Derek Dong!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Derek Dong!
Derek Dong wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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