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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 584 p4p, 647 weight class) and Duncan Farquharson (ranked 73 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov scores with a jab. Farquharson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Vinogradov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vinogradov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov cracks Farquharson with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Farquharson is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinogradov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.
Vinogradov is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinogradov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vinogradov controlling the position for now.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson wants to control but Vinogradov is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Farquharson.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vinogradov is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinogradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vinogradov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farquharson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov trying to control the position.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vinogradov lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov misses with a low kick.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov lands a body shot.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov sizes up Farquharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinogradov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Vinogradov defends it.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vinogradov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard.
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
Farquharson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vinogradov's guard.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farquharson drops an elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Vinogradov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vinogradov is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinogradov taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Farquharson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson walks into a stiff left hand from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Farquharson moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov misses with a body punch
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan Farquharson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farquharson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vinogradov is looking to escape.
Farquharson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farquharson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vinogradov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson lands a nice shot to the head.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Vinogradov is looking to get to half guard.
Farquharson working the ground and pound effectively.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinogradov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position but Farquharson isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov tries to hold on but Farquharson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Farquharson.
I've got Farquharson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duncan Farquharson!
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