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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Hand (ranked 1277 p4p, 1663 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 192 p4p, 242 weight class). Sergey Vinogradov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diamond Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinogradov is defended easily by Hand.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Vinogradov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hand slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Vinogradov with that takedown attempt.
Hand throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinogradov thinking.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinogradov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hand pinned against the cage. Hand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinogradov dives in and grabs Hand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hand pushes down on Vinogradov's head and hops out.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hand tries to avoid it but Vinogradov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hand to the ground. Hand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Vinogradov misses.
Hand lands a nice shot that snaps Vinogradov's head back.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand misses the jab.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hand is fending him off so far but Vinogradov persists. Nope, Hand circles away and we're back to standing.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Hand misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinogradov! But no joy.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Hand misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Hand throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Hand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Hand avoids the punch easily.
Hand throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinogradov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hand takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Vinogradov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vinogradov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hand has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hand. Beautiful body shot.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Hand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hand moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Diamond Hand is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Vinogradov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Vinogradov - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Hand misses.
It seemed like Vinogradov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
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 Diamond Hand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Hand looks to land a combination but Vinogradov avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Vinogradov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Hand throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Hand blocks a jab.
Vinogradov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hand pinned against the cage. Hand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Vinogradov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vinogradov has his takedown stuffed
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
Vinogradov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vinogradov lands in his opponent's guard.
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinogradov advances position into side control!
Diamond Hand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov misses with the ground and pound.
Vinogradov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hand, who protects the arm well.
Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinogradov can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Hand is working from the bottom.
Hand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hand tries to get out of the position.
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand is not content to let Vinogradov control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hand 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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