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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atarian Uksard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Atarian Uksard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund takes a swing at Uksard's ribcage but misses.
Uksard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Backlund avoids it really well and circles away.
Uksard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Uksard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Uksard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Backlund is now in Uksard's guard. A big mistake from Uksard there, giving up the dominant position!
Backlund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Backlund wanted to stand there but Uksard had control of the position.
Uksard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Backlund wants to stand but Uksard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard is looking for a triangle but Backlund pushes his legs off easily.
Uksard working for a triangle but Backlund defends it easily.
Uksard is looking for a triangle here but Backlund uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Uksard is trying to improve his position.
Uksard regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uksard wants to get back to full guard.
Uksard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uksard is breathing heavily.
Uksard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Backlund has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Backlund controlling the pace for now.
Uksard is working to get back to half guard.
Uksard tries to lock up and control but Backlund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is desperately trying to improve his position but Backlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Backlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uksard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uksard is working hard here to advance position.
Backlund looking to control but Uksard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Uksard is desperately trying to improve his position but Backlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Uksard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Uksard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Backlund perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atarian Uksard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uksard fails with a takedown attempt.
Uksard shoots for a double leg takedown but Backlund sprawls well. He's pushed Uksard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Backlund cracks Uksard with an open hand slap.
Uksard shoots for a double leg takedown but Backlund sprawls well. He's pushed Uksard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atarian Uksard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uksard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Backlund is fending him off so far but Uksard persists. Nope, Backlund circles away and we're back to standing.
Uksard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Uksard with that takedown attempt.
Atarian Uksard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uksard.
Uksard fails with the takedown.
Backlund scores with a body shot.
Atarian Uksard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backlund throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backlund drops Uksard with a right and a left! Backlund comes rushing in but Uksard regains his composure and manages to keep Backlund in guard.
It looks like Atarian Uksard has been cut.
Backlund stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard ducks right into an uppercut from Backlund.
Backlund throws out a powerful jab.
Backlund scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Backlund. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uksard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Backlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Backlund digs a good hook to Uksard's body.
Uksard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backlund.
Atarian Uksard's cut is getting worse.
Backlund cracks Uksard with a good jab.
Backlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uksard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Backlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Backlund has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uksard shoots for a double leg takedown but Backlund sprawls well. He's pushed Uksard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uksard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uksard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice combo by Backlund! Oh, that's hurt him - Uksard falls to the canvas and Backlund follows him into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is trying to get back to half guard.
Backlund wants to stand but Uksard has his arm trapped.
Backlund is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Backlund is looking to take a break and control but Uksard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uksard is looking to regain half guard here but Backlund keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund tries to stand but Uksard is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Backlund there.
Atarian Uksard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Backlund digs a good body shot into Uksard's ribs.
Backlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backlund connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uksard momentarily.
Backlund jabs Uksard right on the nose. Uksard blinks but takes it well.
Uksard moves in looking to clinch but Backlund pushes him off.
Bob Backlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backlund scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Backlund connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uksard. Uksard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeez, Atarian Uksard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Backlund stuffs the takedown attempt from Uksard. Uksard gets slowly back to his feet.
Uksard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Backlund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backlund pushes Uksard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Uksard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Uksard tries for a kimura but Backlund is defending well.
Uksard is trying to get an arm triangle but Backlund is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backlund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atarian Uksard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Uksard shoots in for a takedown but Backlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Backlund lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Uksard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backlund.
Backlund lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uksard.
Backlund jabs at Uksard's body.
Uksard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atarian Uksard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uksard moves forwards but Backlund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uksard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Backlund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uksard somewhat.
Uksard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Backlund defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Backlund both land. Nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Atarian Uksard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Backlund!
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energy
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hype
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