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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hempdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Hempdog has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Hempdog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drake Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hempdog swings for the body but Dragon moves out of range.
Hempdog misses with an uppercut. Dragon saw that one coming.
Hempdog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but Hempdog shows good takedown defense.
Dragon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hempdog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dragon stops Hempdog from standing up.
Hempdog uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hempdog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hempdog misses with a wild combination.
Hempdog misses with a series of wild punches.
Hempdog misses with a two punch combination.
Hempdog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle Hempdog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dragon.
Dragon ducks under a wild hook from Hempdog.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hempdog swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.
Dragon clinches up against the cage.
Dragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hempdog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hempdog stuffs the takedown.
Hempdog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragon.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hempdog wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hempdog takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dragon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hempdog has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hempdog!
Dragon looks gassed!
Hempdog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hempdog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon has control of Hempdog's left arm, preventing Hempdog from doing any damage.
Hempdog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dragon dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragon looking to sit in guard and control but Hempdog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hempdog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hempdog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dragon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hempdog is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Dragon dominated that round.
That's time! Hempdog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragon fails with the takedown.
Dragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hempdog circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hempdog.
Hempdog throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
Hempdog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hempdog misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hempdog looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but Hempdog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyle Hempdog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dragon.
Hempdog misses with the combination.
Hempdog looks to land a left hand but Dragon moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hempdog looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Hempdog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kyle Hempdog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Hempdog.
Hempdog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hempdog momentarily.
Kyle Hempdog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon moves into the clinch.
Dragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dragon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hempdog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dragon has Hempdog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hempdog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dragon manages to break the clinch.
Dragon misses with a wild combination.
Hempdog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hempdog throws a combination that misses
and Dragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dragon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dragon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hempdog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dragon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hempdog drops back looking for a leg! Dragon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dragon manages to kick Hempdog off! Hempdog jumps back into Dragon's guard.
Dragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon trying to control from Hempdog's half guard. Hempdog has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dragon trying to control but Hempdog is working from the bottom.
Hempdog wants to stand up but Dragon is controlling him.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Hempdog keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hempdog pushes Dragon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hempdog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hempdog stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragon. Dragon gets slowly back to his feet.
Hempdog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragon backs up against the cage.
Dragon shoots in and drives through. Hempdog sprawls well.
Dragon takes a swing at Hempdog's ribcage but misses.
Hempdog misses with a body shot.
Dragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hempdog misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Hempdog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dragon clinches with his opponent.
Dragon tries to pull guard but Hempdog holds him up against the cage and eventually Dragon drops back down to his feet.
Dragon keeps control of Hempdog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dragon jumps guard but Hempdog stands there with Dragon around his waist. Dragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hempdog misses with a combination
and Dragon counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Dragon.
Hempdog prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle Hempdog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dragon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hempdog can't break the clinch.
Dragon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dragon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hempdog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon tries to pull guard but Hempdog won't allow it.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hempdog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hempdog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Hempdog tries to break the clinch but Dragon is controlling the position.
Hempdog tries to break the clinch but Dragon is controlling the position.
Dragon tries to stall but Hempdog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hempdog tries to circle away but Dragon has him pinned against the cage.
Dragon misses with a knee to the head.
Dragon keeps control of Hempdog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hempdog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragon has him pressed against the cage.
Dragon manages to pull guard.
Dragon has momentary wrist control but Hempdog slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hempdog scoring with some ground and pound.
Hempdog stands up over Dragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hempdog lands a couple of elbows.
Hempdog thows a big elbow that misses.
Dragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hempdog drops back looking for a leg! Dragon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dragon manages to kick Hempdog off! Hempdog jumps back into Dragon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon pulls Hempdog in close to his closed guard and prevents Hempdog from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hempdog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dragon dives on top into guard.
Hempdog keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hempdog wants to stand up but Dragon is controlling him.
Hempdog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hempdog is looking to stand up but Dragon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hempdog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragon shoots in for a double leg but Hempdog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hempdog defending well as Dragon loads up on a big left hand.
Hempdog misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Dragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Dragon!
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energy
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RATING
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