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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Hinds!
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, Artur Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matyushenko throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Matyushenko misses.
Matyushenko cracks a nice hook into Hinds's ribs.
Matyushenko lands with a cross.
Matyushenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hinds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matyushenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hinds has time to react.
Matyushenko misses with a hook.
Hinds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hinds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hinds stands up from half guard.
Matyushenko throws a series of punches but Hinds avoids them all with ease.
Matyushenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hinds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds slips a jab from Matyushenko.
Hinds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matyushenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hinds manages to pass to side control.
Matyushenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hinds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hinds wants to take a breather but Matyushenko is having none of it.
Matyushenko pushes Hinds off looking to stand but Hinds dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is refusing to be controlled, as Hinds sits in half guard.
Hinds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matyushenko defending well though.
Hinds thows a huge punch but Matyushenko dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matyushenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hinds misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Matyushenko misses its intended target.
Hinds shoots in but Matyushenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Matyushenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds shoots in for a takedown but Matyushenko shows good takedown defense.
Matyushenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matyushenko throws a shot to the body.
Hinds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matyushenko thuds his right hand into Hinds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hinds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinds stalling the fight.
Matyushenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hinds won't allow it.
Matyushenko has Hinds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hinds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hinds drags the fight down to the ground.
Matyushenko preventing the sweep.
Hinds is breathing heavily.
Hinds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matyushenko stands up from Hinds's guard - Matyushenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko cracks a nice hook into Hinds's ribs.
Matyushenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matyushenko digs a good body shot into Hinds's ribs.
Matyushenko works over Hinds's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot by Matyushenko.
Matyushenko misses the shot to the body.
Hinds shoots in looking for a takedown. Matyushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Hinds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matyushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hinds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matyushenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hinds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hinds takes one on the button.
Hinds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matyushenko is fending him off so far but Hinds persists. Nope, Matyushenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Matyushenko.
Matyushenko misses with a body shot.
Matyushenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matyushenko connects with a body shot.
Matyushenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hinds backs up against the cage.
Hinds slips under a jab from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Robert Hinds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinds clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hinds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hinds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matyushenko can't fight it off and eventually Hinds manages to take the fight to the floor. Matyushenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matyushenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Hinds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko is trying to stand.
Matyushenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hinds is looking for a kimura but Matyushenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hinds to get the leverage.
Matyushenko tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hinds manages to move to mount!
Matyushenko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hinds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hinds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Matyushenko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matyushenko with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hinds on the side of the head.
A left lands for Matyushenko.
Hinds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matyushenko.
Hinds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hinds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matyushenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Artur Matyushenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matyushenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matyushenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hinds shoots in for a double leg but Matyushenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hinds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hinds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hinds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matyushenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hinds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko scores with a nice right hand.
Matyushenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Hinds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hinds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matyushenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Hinds's head.
Matyushenko lands with a hook. Hinds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matyushenko lands a body shot.
Matyushenko lands a right hook to the body.
Hinds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matyushenko tries to bum rush Hinds with a series of wild strikes but Hinds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matyushenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinds shoots in looking for a takedown. Matyushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Hinds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matyushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matyushenko lands a nice shot that snaps Hinds's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Matyushenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hinds ducks right into an uppercut from Matyushenko.
Hinds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matyushenko scores with a jab. Hinds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hinds walks into a stiff left hand from Matyushenko.
Hinds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matyushenko is fending him off so far but Hinds persists. Nope, Matyushenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Hinds has a takedown stuffed.
Matyushenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Hinds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matyushenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matyushenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matyushenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Matyushenko misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matyushenko tests Hinds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Hinds with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hinds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matyushenko lands the left hand.
Matyushenko lands the left hand.
Hinds tries for a takedown but Matyushenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matyushenko scores with a body shot.
Matyushenko tests Hinds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matyushenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matyushenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hinds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Hinds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matyushenko cracks Hinds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hinds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matyushenko's waist but Matyushenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hinds off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matyushenko sizes up Hinds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matyushenko looks to land a combination but Hinds avoids it well.
Matyushenko throws a series of punches but Hinds avoids them all with ease.
Matyushenko lands a with a good body shot.
Hinds shoots for a takedown but Matyushenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matyushenko catches Hinds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Matyushenko.
Hinds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matyushenko pinned against the cage. Matyushenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matyushenko throws a nice looking combination but Hinds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matyushenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hinds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hinds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matyushenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hinds was well out of range. Poor timing from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko with a hook.
Hinds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matyushenko but Matyushenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hinds takes one to the chin there.
Hinds tries for a takedown but Matyushenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matyushenko misses with a two punch combination.
Matyushenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matyushenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hinds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matyushenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matyushenko throws a hook to the side of Hinds's head but Hinds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matyushenko misses with a double jab
and Hinds counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matyushenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matyushenko throws a series of punches but Hinds moves out of range.
Matyushenko scores with a jab.
Matyushenko cracks a nice hook into Hinds's ribs.
Matyushenko misses with a wild combination.
Hinds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matyushenko swinging wilding here.
Matyushenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinds moves away from the strike by Matyushenko.
Matyushenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hinds counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Hinds misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Matyushenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matyushenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Matyushenko!
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