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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Akhmedovich (ranked 3813 p4p, 4930 weight class) and Storm Father (ranked 354 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamil Akhmedovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155
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145
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shamil Akhmedovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Storm Father!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Father tries to clinch but Akhmedovich moves away
and Akhmedovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Father tries to kick Akhmedovich off but Akhmedovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akhmedovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Father won't allow Akhmedovich to pass to mount.
Akhmedovich not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akhmedovich connects with a nice short shot to Father's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Father on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akhmedovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Father is trying to stand back up but Akhmedovich is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedovich wants to pass the guard but Father is defending well.
Father is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akhmedovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Akhmedovich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akhmedovich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Father pushes Akhmedovich off looking to stand but Akhmedovich dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Father is looking to clinch but Akhmedovich is avoiding it.
Father misses with an uppercut. Akhmedovich saw that one coming.
Akhmedovich swings for the body but Father moves out of range.
Father wants to counter the offense by Akhmedovich and move into the clinch position.
Akhmedovich misses with a body shot.
Father tries to clinch but Akhmedovich is having none of it.
Akhmedovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Father is looking to get back to is feet but Akhmedovich passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Akhmedovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Father on the ground.
Akhmedovich decides to stand back up. Akhmedovich steps back and let's Father get back to his feet.
Father tries to clinch there but Akhmedovich circles away.
Akhmedovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Father doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhmedovich circles away.
Akhmedovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhmedovich throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akhmedovich tries to pass to full mount but Father defends it.
Akhmedovich controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Akhmedovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akhmedovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhmedovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akhmedovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Father to the ground. Akhmedovich is now in Father's guard.
Akhmedovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Father's head.
Akhmedovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Father, up you get!
Father tries to clinch but Akhmedovich moves out of range.
Father wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Father circles away.
Father tries to clinch up.
Akhmedovich keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Father sprawls well. Father wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akhmedovich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Akhmedovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmedovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Father's waist but Father gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akhmedovich off to one side.
Akhmedovich sets himself, and Father steps forward looking for the clinch! Akhmedovich avoids it this time.
Akhmedovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Father sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akhmedovich somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Father wants to clinch
so Akhmedovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Father pushes Akhmedovich off and gets back to his feet.
Akhmedovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Father fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akhmedovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Father as he jumps to the side.
Father tries to clinch up but Akhmedovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Father connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhmedovich. Akhmedovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Father lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Father doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhmedovich circles away.
Akhmedovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akhmedovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Father defending well though.
Akhmedovich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father is trying to stand.
Akhmedovich not doing much here.
Father wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akhmedovich drives through and clinches with Father against the cage.
Father throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhmedovich.
Akhmedovich manages to pull guard.
Father decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akhmedovich, up you get!
A punch combination from Father misses.
It looked like Akhmedovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Storm Father seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Father wants to clinch.
Father gets caught napping as Akhmedovich dives in and scores a takedown. Father manages to retain guard.
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 Shamil Akhmedovich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Akhmedovich clinches up against the cage.
Akhmedovich breaks from the clinch.
Shamil Akhmedovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akhmedovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Father is fending him off so far but Akhmedovich persists. Nope, Father circles away and we're back to standing.
Father is looking for the big counter here.
Akhmedovich closes the distance and pushes Father back into the cage.
Akhmedovich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Akhmedovich looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedovich prevents Father from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Father is looking to stand up but Akhmedovich isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akhmedovich tries to clinch up.
Father let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Father circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Akhmedovich does no damage.
Father is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akhmedovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Father avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Father.
Father digs a good body shot into Akhmedovich's ribs.
Akhmedovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Father's guard.
Akhmedovich gets to his feet - Father follows without any prompting.
Father is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhmedovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhmedovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Father to the ground. Akhmedovich is now in Father's guard.
Akhmedovich is standing up over Father. Father looks to escape but Akhmedovich dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedovich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shamil Akhmedovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akhmedovich shoots and misses
and Father counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Akhmedovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmedovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm Father is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhmedovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Father tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhmedovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhmedovich tries to counter by clinching up but Father breaks away and moves out of range.
Akhmedovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Father.
Akhmedovich throws a quick counter head kick but Father was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father is looking to clinch.
Akhmedovich feints and as Father raises his hands in defense, Akhmedovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akhmedovich stops Father from standing up.
Akhmedovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father is looking to stand up but Akhmedovich isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhmedovich wants to pass the guard but Father is keeping the position.
Storm Father has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhmedovich is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Akhmedovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhmedovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Akhmedovich!
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energy
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hype
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