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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angoro Mwambong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Raskolnikov's choice of entrance music: Pendulum. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angoro Mwambong!
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, Vladimir Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov misses with an uppercut. Mwambong saw that one coming.
Raskolnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Raskolnikov finds it's target.
It looks like Angoro Mwambong has been cut.
Mwambong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raskolnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Raskolnikov misses.
Raskolnikov tries to bum rush Mwambong with a series of wild strikes but Mwambong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mwambong slips under a jab.
Mwambong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mwambong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong moves into the clinch.
Raskolnikov looks gassed!
Mwambong manages to break the clinch.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mwambong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mwambong counters with a left and a right that stings Raskolnikov.
Mwambong wants to clinch.
Mwambong moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mwambong.
A hook to the body from Mwambong.
Mwambong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vladimir Raskolnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mwambong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mwambong is looking to clinch.
Mwambong throws a head kick that misses.
Mwambong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raskolnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mwambong counters with a straight right hand.
Mwambong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raskolnikov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angoro Mwambong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raskolnikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mwambong scores with a three punch combo!
Raskolnikov is rocked!
It looks like Vladimir Raskolnikov has been cut.
Mwambong shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskolnikov avoids the head kick by Mwambong.
Raskolnikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raskolnikov throws a combination that misses
and Mwambong counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong shoots for a takedown but Raskolnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raskolnikov lands a jab.
Mwambong dodges the punch combination from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mwambong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raskolnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mwambong counters with an outside leg kick.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mwambong counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Mwambong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raskolnikov doesn't seem phased though.
Raskolnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mwambong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladimir Raskolnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raskolnikov misses with a double jab
and Mwambong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raskolnikov thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mwambong shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskolnikov throws a combination that misses
and Mwambong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raskolnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mwambong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raskolnikov tries to move into range but Mwambong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Raskolnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mwambong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raskolnikov misses with a double jab
and Mwambong counters with a left to the body.
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.
Mwambong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mwambong trying to control the action but Raskolnikov is working from the bottom.
Raskolnikov gets back to full guard.
Raskolnikov working for submissions but it's allowed Mwambong to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raskolnikov has one foot on Mwambong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angoro Mwambong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mwambong lands a jab to Raskolnikov's midsection.
Raskolnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mwambong.
Raskolnikov throws a combination that misses
and Mwambong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mwambong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raskolnikov's waist but Raskolnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mwambong off to one side.
Raskolnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mwambong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mwambong lands an overhand right.
Mwambong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mwambong moves out of range of the strikes.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov is working for takedown but Mwambong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mwambong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mwambong breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Raskolnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mwambong looks for a takedown but Raskolnikov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angoro Mwambong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raskolnikov throws a right and a left that Mwambong avoids nicely.
Mwambong fails with the takedown.
Raskolnikov throws a combination that misses
and Mwambong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raskolnikov misses with a double jab.
Mwambong throws a series of punches but Raskolnikov moves out of range.
Raskolnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mwambong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raskolnikov at a distance.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters with a one-two to the body.
Mwambong misses with a series of wild punches.
Mwambong fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Raskolnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwambong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raskolnikov throws a one two combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Raskolnikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mwambong throws a one two combo.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mwambong counters with a stiff right hand.
Raskolnikov throws a right hand that Mwambong ducks under and follows up with a left that Mwambong also avoids with ease.
Raskolnikov throws a right hand that Mwambong ducks under and follows up with a left that Mwambong also avoids with ease.
Mwambong wants to clinch.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Mwambong.
Raskolnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mwambong.
Raskolnikov lands a two punch combo.
Mwambong moves in looking to clinch but Raskolnikov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raskolnikov misses with a combination
and Mwambong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mwambong throwing shots but Raskolnikov is blocking nicely.
Raskolnikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mwambong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mwambong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mwambong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mwambong with a jab.
Raskolnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raskolnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mwambong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mwambong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raskolnikov looking for a guillotine here but Mwambong defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong wants to control from the top but Raskolnikov keeps moving.
Mwambong advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raskolnikov is looking for a sweep. Mwambong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskolnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Mwambong not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angoro Mwambong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raskolnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwambong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mwambong lands with a hook. Raskolnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mwambong thumps Raskolnikov with a low kick.
Mwambong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raskolnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mwambong fails with the takedown.
Raskolnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mwambong is looking to clinch.
Mwambong misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mwambong looks to land a left hand but Raskolnikov moved out of range nicely.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mwambong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raskolnikov working a defensive guard here.
Raskolnikov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikov gets through Mwambong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mwambong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mwambong has had enough of the clinch but Raskolnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Raskolnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raskolnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Raskolnikov misses with the body kick
and Mwambong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mwambong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Raskolnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raskolnikov prevents Mwambong from breaking the clinch.
Mwambong fails to pull guard.
Raskolnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two 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.
Raskolnikov manages to break the clinch.
Mwambong is looking to clinch.
Raskolnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mwambong counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Raskolnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raskolnikov misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Mwambong with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angoro Mwambong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raskolnikov tries to bum rush Mwambong with a series of wild strikes but Mwambong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mwambong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raskolnikov swinging wilding here.
Raskolnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mwambong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mwambong lands a hook that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raskolnikov breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mwambong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raskolnikov won't be happy with that.
Mwambong is trying to ground and pound but Raskolnikov uses the momentary lack of control by Mwambong to regain half guard.
Mwambong tries to stand and escape but Raskolnikov is controlling the position.
Raskolnikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mwambong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raskolnikov wants to improve his position but Mwambong is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong is nestled in close to Raskolnikov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raskolnikov is looking to improve his position.
Mwambong wants to control but Raskolnikov is keeping him busy.
Angoro Mwambong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angoro Mwambong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mwambong is looking to clinch.
Raskolnikov misses with a double jab
and Mwambong counters with a three punch combo that has Raskolnikov backing up. Raskolnikov nods at Mwambong to acknowledge the strikes.
Vladimir Raskolnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mwambong takes one to the chin there.
Mwambong dodges the punch combination from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angoro Mwambong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mwambong 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angoro Mwambong!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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