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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Sidorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Sidorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelly Wells!
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, Marko Sidorov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wells lands with a nice combination. Sidorov backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Marko Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov throws a head kick but Wells moves out of range.
Sidorov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wells tries to keep at a distance but Sidorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wells has had enough of the clinch but Sidorov keeps him there for the moment.
Sidorov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidorov works on Wells's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidorov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Sidorov.
Sidorov missing with knees to the body.
Sidorov has Wells pressed against the cage, preventing Wells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sidorov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wells misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidorov tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Sidorov tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells is trying to force a seperation but Sidorov has the dominant position.
Sidorov blocks a body shot from Wells.
Wells managing to block the knees to the body from Sidorov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sidorov tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells blocks an elbow strike.
Sidorov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sidorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells can't find room to land a body shot as Sidorov controls the action.
Sidorov lands an elbow inside that Wells shrugs off.
Wells managing to block the knees to the body from Sidorov.
Sidorov lands an elbow inside.
Sidorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidorov lands a body punch.
Sidorov lands an elbow inside.
Wells on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sidorov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidorov misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sidorov fails to land.
Sidorov throws a head punch that misses.
Sidorov tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wells is trying to break free.
Sidorov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wells or not.
Wells misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Sidorov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidorov. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidorov throws a hook but Wells blocks it.
Wells throws a shot from downtown. Sidorov moves away and avoids it.
Sidorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Sidorov slips the punch.
Sidorov looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sidorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sidorov blocks a body shot from Wells.
Sidorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sidorov.
Sidorov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wells tries a body shot but Sidorov blocks it.
Sidorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.
Sidorov can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sidorov as the two fighters clinch.
Sidorov tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Sidorov back against the cage.
Sidorov lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Sidorov.
Wells wants to get back to striking at distance but Sidorov won't allow it.
Sidorov keeps control of Wells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sidorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Sidorov.
A body shot lands from Sidorov.
Sidorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sidorov has Wells pressed against the cage.
Sidorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wells.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells prevents a body shot from Sidorov.
Sidorov has Wells pressed against the cage, preventing Wells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sidorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wells.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sidorov obliges.
Sidorov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wells is defending well for now.
Sidorov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wells lands a body shot.
Wells letting Sidorov take a breather here.
Wells misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidorov stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sidorov.
Sidorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sidorov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidorov lands a body shot.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.
Sidorov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Sidorov lands an elbow inside.
Sidorov pushes off an throws an elbow but Wells leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidorov lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidorov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wells's brow.
Sidorov avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidorov tries to land knees in the clinch but Wells avoids the damage to the body.
Sidorov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidorov lands a left hand.
Wells tries to break free but Sidorov pushes him back against the cage.
Wells on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidorov. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wells throws a right hand that Sidorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidorov also avoids with ease.
Kelly Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sidorov moves into the clinch.
Sidorov working Wells over with knees to the body.
Sidorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sidorov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidorov.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidorov.
Sidorov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wells's defenses.
Sidorov misses with a body punch.
Wells tries to break free but Sidorov pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Sidorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Sidorov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sidorov clinches.
Sidorov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidorov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidorov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wells is defending well for now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidorov. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidorov moves in looking to clinch but Wells pushes him off.
Wells scores with the left hand. Sidorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Wells looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidorov is just out of range.
Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sidorov throws a sloppy head kick and Wells moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sidorov clinches up with Wells and pushes him back against the cage.
Sidorov lands a right hand.
Sidorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wells wants to get back to striking at distance but Sidorov won't allow it.
Sidorov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wells.
Wells avoiding damage as Sidorov throws knees to the body.
Sidorov is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov keeps control of Wells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Sidorov on the inside.
Wells is trying to break free.
Sidorov looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Sidorov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Wells.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidorov - that landed with a thud.
Sidorov tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Sidorov back against the cage.
Wells takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidorov misses with a body punch.
Sidorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Sidorov tries to land knees in the clinch but Wells avoids the damage to the body.
Sidorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.
Sidorov lands a nice knee to the body.
Sidorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sidorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wells.
A hook to the body from Sidorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov stalling.
Wells blocks a body shot from Sidorov.
Sidorov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wells is defending well for now.
Sidorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidorov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Sidorov.
Sidorov lands a knee to the body.
Sidorov missing with knees to the body.
Sidorov presses Wells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Sidorov is controlling him.
Sidorov misses with some punches.
Sidorov misses with a punch to the body.
Wells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wells takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sidorov keeps control of Wells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sidorov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidorov can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Wells looking to stall.
Wells is trying to break free.
Wells misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sidorov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Sidorov.
A short right from Sidorov on the inside.
Sidorov digs a right hand into Wells's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wells's gas tank.
Marko Sidorov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wells working hard to break the clinch.
Wells tries to circle away but Sidorov has him pinned against the cage.
Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidorov.
Wells takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Sidorov - that landed with a thud.
Sidorov leaning against his opponent.
Wells blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wells being controlled against the cage.
Wells tries to break the clinch but Sidorov is controlling the position.
Sidorov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidorov missing with knees to the body.
Wells trying to control the position but instead, Sidorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wells into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wells.
Still in the clinch, Sidorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidorov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wells up against the cage.
Wells managing to block the knees to the body from Sidorov.
Sidorov tries to land knees in the clinch but Wells avoids the damage to the body.
Sidorov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sidorov is leaning against Wells and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sidorov.
Sidorov lands with a right to the head.
Sidorov tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wells takes an elbow to the temple.
Wells looking to stall.
Sidorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wells on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Sidorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Sidorov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sidorov moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Sidorov blocks a body shot from Wells.
Sidorov lands with a right to the head.
Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wells takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidorov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sidorov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sidorov.
Wells has a couple of punches blocked by Sidorov.
Sidorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wells working hard to break the clinch.
Sidorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Nice elbow from Sidorov.
Sidorov is leaning against Wells and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wells takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sidorov is working Wells over against the cage.
Sidorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sidorov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sidorov.
Sidorov lands an elbow inside that Wells shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sidorov.
Sidorov missing with knees to the body.
Sidorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wells.
Wells blocking some punches.
Wells managing to block the knees to the body from Sidorov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidorov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidorov.
Wells wants to break free but Sidorov has control.
Sidorov scores with a hook to the body.
Sidorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidorov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells tries to circle away but Sidorov has him pinned against the cage.
Wells takes a shot to the head.
Wells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wells on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
A hook to the body from Wells.
Sidorov avoiding damage.
Sidorov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wells prevents a body shot from Sidorov.
Sidorov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wells up against the cage.
Wells breaks the clinch.
Wells thuds his right hand into Sidorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidorov.
Sidorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wells swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sidorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wells swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sidorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Wells misses.
Sidorov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sidorov misses with a head kick.
Sidorov closes the distance and pushes Wells back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Sidorov is controlling him.
Sidorov tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Sidorov lands an elbow that stopped Wells in his tracks for a moment.
Sidorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Sidorov lands a body punch.
Sidorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Wells has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wells misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Sidorov to work.
Wells misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidorov lands an elbow just above Wells 's eye.
Wells tries to break the clinch but Sidorov is controlling the position.
Sidorov scores with a hook to the body.
Wells is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidorov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidorov.
Sidorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wells.
A body shot lands from Sidorov.
Sidorov slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Sidorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head punch on the inside from Wells fails to land.
Sidorov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sidorov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wells is defending well for now.
Sidorov presses Wells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sidorov trying to land knees to the body.
Sidorov lands a shoulder strike.
Wells is trying to break free.
Sidorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sidorov crunches a lovely knee into Wells's ribcage.
Sidorov is working Wells over against the cage.
Sidorov digs a right hand underneath Wells's ribcage. Wells let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidorov.
Sidorov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marko Sidorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wells takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Sidorov - that landed with a thud.
Wells working aggressively here.
Sidorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wells's efforts to push away.
Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidorov lands an elbow that stopped Wells in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Sidorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sidorov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Sidorov!
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RATING
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