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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hancock (ranked 4167 p4p, 4880 weight class) and Murad Dalgatov (ranked 322 p4p, 346 weight class). Murad Dalgatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murad Dalgatov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock jabs Dalgatov right on the nose. Dalgatov blinks but takes it well.
Hancock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hancock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dalgatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hancock lands an overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalgatov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hancock, as that shot connected.
Hancock lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalgatov misses the target.
Hancock dips to his left and cracks Dalgatov with an uppercut!
Dalgatov throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range.
Dalgatov lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hancock.
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dalgatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hancock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dalgatov.
Hancock stuns Dalgatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hancock lands a nice looking body shot.
Dalgatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hancock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalgatov has time to react.
Dalgatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hancock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock digs a good body shot into Dalgatov's ribs.
Dalgatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hancock to score with a decent uppercut.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalgatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock lands with a cross.
Dalgatov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dalgatov scores with a body shot.
Hancock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hancock throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalgatov.
Hancock stuffs the takedown.
Hancock scores with a sloppy right hand. Dalgatov should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalgatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hancock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hancock misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock cracks Dalgatov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hancock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalgatov manages to avoid it.
Hancock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov misses with a looping right.
Hancock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hancock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalgatov.
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dalgatov misses the jab.
Dalgatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hancock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hancock misses with a wild body shot.
Dalgatov throws out a loose jab but Hancock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hancock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay Hancock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Dalgatov moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Hancock finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dalgatov.
Dalgatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hancock with a body shot.
Hancock cracks Dalgatov with an open hand slap.
Hancock throws a hook but Dalgatov blocks it.
Dalgatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hancock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hancock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hancock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dalgatov misses with a hook.
Dalgatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hancock defending well as Dalgatov loads up on a big left hand.
Dalgatov swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock cracks a nice hook into Dalgatov's ribs.
Dalgatov takes a swing at Hancock's ribcage but misses.
Hancock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalgatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalgatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Dalgatov moves away and avoids it.
Hancock thuds a left hand into Dalgatov's body.
Dalgatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hancock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalgatov.
A swing and a miss from Dalgatov.
A jab from Hancock misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov throws a hook but Hancock avoids it easily.
A big right from Hancock misses.
Dalgatov closes the distance and clinches up with Hancock, looking for a takedown. Dalgatov pushes Hancock against the cage but Hancock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalgatov loads up on a big right hand but Hancock slips the punch.
Dalgatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hancock finds it's way round the side to connect with Dalgatov's head.
Dalgatov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Hancock misses.
Hancock throws a jab when Dalgatov was well out of range.
It seemed like Dalgatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalgatov looks to throw the jab but Hancock is out of range.
Hancock lands a jab to the head.
Dalgatov slips a jab from Hancock.
Hancock misses with a hook.
Hancock missing with a left hand there. Dalgatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hancock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hancock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dalgatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalgatov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hancock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov drops his hands momentarily and Hancock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hancock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalgatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clay Hancock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hancock looks to land a left hand but Dalgatov moved out of range nicely.
Dalgatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalgatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hancock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock misses with an uppercut.
Dalgatov slips a jab from Hancock.
Hancock misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalgatov counters with a nice body shot.
Dalgatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hancock.
A nice side step and Dalgatov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hancock lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalgatov's head.
Dalgatov slips under a jab from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hancock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalgatov can do to turn this around?
Hancock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalgatov's head backwards.
Dalgatov misses with an uppercut. Hancock saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hancock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov missing with a left hand there. Hancock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalgatov throws the left hand but Hancock avoids the punch easily.
Dalgatov throws a hook but Hancock avoids it easily.
Hancock misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock lunges at Dalgatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalgatov's hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dalgatov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hancock has got the better of the exchanges.
Hancock throws a looping overhand right but Dalgatov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalgatov. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalgatov blocks a jab.
Dalgatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Dalgatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hancock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hancock lands a right hook to the body.
Hancock slips a straight right by Dalgatov.
Hancock throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dalgatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalgatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.
Hancock with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Dalgatov misses its intended target.
Dalgatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hancock connects with a nice looking jab.
Hancock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dalgatov's head.
Dalgatov cracks Hancock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalgatov lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov moves out of range as Hancock strikes.
Dalgatov walks into a left hand.
Dalgatov misses with a body shot.
Hancock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hancock works the jab nicely.
Dalgatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalgatov misses the target.
A big right from Dalgatov misses.
Dalgatov avoids the body shot from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a shot to the body.
Hancock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Hancock catches Dalgatov right on the button with a cross.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalgatov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hancock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Dalgatov moves away and avoids it.
Hancock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalgatov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands a jab to Dalgatov's midsection.
Hancock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalgatov throws a body punch but Hancock moves out of range.
Dalgatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Dalgatov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hancock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalgatov manages to avoid it.
Hancock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hancock with a body shot.
Dalgatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dalgatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Hancock.
Hancock jabs Dalgatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hancock throws a looping overhand right but Dalgatov ducks down to avoid it.
Hancock throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalgatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalgatov.
Hancock connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hancock throws a hook but Dalgatov blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalgatov. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalgatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hancock swings for the body but Dalgatov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock takes a swing at Dalgatov's ribcage but misses.
Hancock lands a body shot.
Hancock just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalgatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hancock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalgatov fails with the takedown.
Hancock throws a jab when Dalgatov was well out of range.
Dalgatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hancock throws a good cross that connects.
Hancock looks to land a left hand but Dalgatov moved out of range nicely.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
Dalgatov moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalgatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hancock.
An attempted straight right counter from Hancock misses the target.
Hancock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hancock punishes Dalgatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hancock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalgatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalgatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Dalgatov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hancock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dalgatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalgatov.
Murad Dalgatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hancock slips under a jab.
Dalgatov misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hancock finds it's way through Dalgatov's defenses.
Hancock misses the shot to the body.
Hancock works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dalgatov.
Hancock throws a shot to the body.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Dalgatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalgatov slips under a jab from Hancock.
Hancock throws a body punch but Dalgatov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalgatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalgatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hancock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
Dalgatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Hancock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hancock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Dalgatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hancock's waist but Hancock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dalgatov off to one side.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Dalgatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalgatov lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dalgatov.
Hancock lunges at Dalgatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalgatov's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hancock there.
Dalgatov swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hancock stuns Dalgatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hancock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalgatov swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock lunges at Dalgatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalgatov's hand.
Dalgatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hancock avoids the body shot from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dalgatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hancock stuns Dalgatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalgatov lands with a good body shot.
Hancock thuds a left hand into Dalgatov's body.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hancock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalgatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hancock lands an overhand right.
Hancock scores with a hook to the body. Dalgatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalgatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalgatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalgatov misses with a looping right.
Dalgatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov throws a body punch but Hancock moves out of range.
Dalgatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hancock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dalgatov takes one on the button.
Dalgatov throws a shot from downtown. Hancock moves away and avoids it.
Dalgatov throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range.
Dalgatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hancock to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalgatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hancock connects with a right hand. Dalgatov shakes it off.
Dalgatov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalgatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hancock.
Dalgatov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hancock rather than just go for the knockout.
Hancock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalgatov.
Hancock connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock cracks Dalgatov with an open hand slap.
Hancock lands with a shot to the body.
Hancock staying out of range there.
Dalgatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands a slapping body shot.
Dalgatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalgatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Hancock avoids the body shot from Dalgatov.
Hancock scores with a jab to the body.
Dalgatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dalgatov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hancock throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hancock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalgatov tries to move into range but Hancock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dalgatov ducks right into an uppercut from Hancock.
Hancock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dalgatov under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalgatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dalgatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock jabs Dalgatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hancock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalgatov in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hancock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hancock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hancock!
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