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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selph Throttle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yaroslav Fedorov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Selph Throttle! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Throttle misses with a looping right. Throttle missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Throttle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Throttle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fedorov closes the distance and clinches. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedorov. Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fedorov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Throttle avoids it. Throttle is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position. Throttle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Fedorov prevents Throttle from breaking the clinch. Throttle takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Selph Throttle has been cut. Fedorov looking to stall.
Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks. Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fedorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedorov lands a good knee to the midsection. Throttle won't want to take too many of those. Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Throttle looks gassed! Throttle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Throttle is keeping busy. Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Fedorov stalls. Fedorov looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fedorov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yaroslav Fedorov. Throttle looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely. Fedorov rushes Throttle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fedorov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Throttle's efforts to push away. Fedorov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling him. Fedorov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fedorov landing knees to the head.
Fedorov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedorov.
Fedorov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A knee to the head by Fedorov.
Throttle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedorov working Throttle over with knees to the body. Fedorov with a knee to the head.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Fedorov crunches a lovely knee into Throttle's ribcage. Fedorov lands an elbow that stopped Throttle in his tracks for a moment. Fedorov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedorov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fedorov landing knees to the head.
Throttle can't break the clinch.
Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fedorov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Throttle can't break the clinch.
Fedorov taking a breather. Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks. Throttle can't break the clinch.
Fedorov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Throttle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fedorov scores with a knee to the head.
Throttle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Throttle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Throttle tries to break free but Fedorov pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Throttle fails to land. Fedorov stalling the fight.
Throttle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks. Throttle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedorov wants to stall.
Throttle is trying to break free. Fedorov is struggling to control the position. Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Throttle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but Throttle blocks with his arms.
Throttle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Throttle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Throttle's efforts to push away. Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks. Throttle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
Throttle wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Throttle's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Throttle's efforts to push away. Fedorov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Throttle tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position. Fedorov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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. Fedorov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fedorov scores with a knee to the head.
Throttle wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov landing knees to the body.
Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Throttle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Throttle has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment. Fedorov lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fedorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Throttle.
Throttle wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedorov. Throttle takes an elbow to the forehead. Fedorov tries a knee to the head but Throttle blocks it.
Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Throttle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Throttle throws a head kick but Fedorov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Throttle looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range. Fedorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Throttle.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Fedorov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Selph Throttle's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fedorov darts in and clinches Throttle up against the cage. Fedorov landing knees to the head.
Throttle is trying to break free. Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fedorov leaning against his opponent.
Throttle tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage. Fedorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Throttle.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses. Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Throttle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The referee calls for Fedorov to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Throttle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Throttle blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Throttle can't break the clinch.
Throttle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Throttle can't break the clinch.
Fedorov lands a nice knee to the body. Yaroslav Fedorov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fedorov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Throttle is trying to break free. Fedorov is struggling to control the position. Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedorov stalling the fight.
Throttle is trying to break free. Fedorov prevents Throttle from breaking the clinch. Fedorov working Throttle over with knees to the body. Fedorov is leaning against Throttle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Throttle takes a knee to the side of the body. Fedorov stalling.
Fedorov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Throttle's face.
Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fedorov slows down the pace here.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fedorov landing knees to the head.
Throttle can't break the clinch.
Throttle manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Throttle is avoiding it.
A combination from Throttle does no damage. Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Throttle circles away.
A slow jab from Throttle misses its intended target. Some wild striking there from Throttle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedorov lands a body punch. Fedorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Throttle working hard to break the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fedorov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Throttle working hard to break the clinch. Fedorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fedorov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedorov tries to land knees in the clinch but Throttle avoids the damage to the body. Fedorov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Throttle wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov taking a breather. Come on Fedorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Throttle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Throttle is keeping busy. Throttle is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Throttle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Throttle wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Throttle is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position. Throttle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Fedorov taking a breather. Throttle tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage. Throttle tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position. Fedorov with a knee to the head.
Fedorov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Throttle's face.
Throttle wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Throttle blocks the elbow strike.
Throttle working hard to break the clinch. Throttle is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position. Fedorov misses with a knee strike.
Throttle tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage. Fedorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Throttle tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position. Throttle wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Throttle is keeping busy. Throttle tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position. Throttle has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment.
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. Fedorov scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Throttle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Throttle as Fedorov tries to tie him up. Throttle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Throttle wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Throttle working hard to break the clinch. Throttle tries to break free but Fedorov pushes him back against the cage. Throttle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Throttle tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage. Throttle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Throttle working hard to break the clinch. Fedorov lands a nice knee to the body. Fedorov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Throttle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fedorov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Throttle tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Fedorov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Selph Throttle's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Throttle throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it. Throttle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Throttle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Throttle misses with a hook. A jab from Throttle misses. Fedorov blocks a jab. Fedorov swinging wildly here.
Fedorov is looking to clinch. Throttle throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it. Throttle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Throttle loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch. Throttle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A big right from Throttle misses. Throttle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov. Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Throttle. Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Throttle misses. Yaroslav Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Throttle misses with an uppercut. Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedorov darts in and clinches Throttle up against the cage. Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks. Fedorov is trying to stall.
Fedorov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Throttle's face.
Throttle has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedorov. Fedorov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedorov lands a knee to the body.
Fedorov keeps control of Throttle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedorov has Throttle pressed against the cage, preventing Throttle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fedorov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Throttle's defenses. Fedorov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fedorov stalling the fight.
Throttle wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Throttle backwards. Fedorov lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedorov. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Throttle as Fedorov tries to tie him up. Throttle wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Fedorov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Throttle blocks it with crossed arms. Throttle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch. Throttle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fedorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fedorov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Throttle.
Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling him. Throttle avoiding damage as Fedorov throws knees to the body.
Fedorov missing with knees to the body.
Throttle has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment. Throttle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fedorov slips under a jab from Throttle. Selph Throttle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fedorov wants to clinch. Fedorov moves in looking to clinch but Throttle pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fedorov moves away from the strike by Throttle. A shot to de liver by Throttle. Beautiful body shot. Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Throttle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Throttle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fedorov wants to clinch. Jab from Throttle. Throttle throws a combination that misses and Fedorov counters by clinching up. Fedorov lands a nice elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fedorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Throttle is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedorov obliges. Nice elbow from Fedorov. A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Throttle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fedorov. Come on Fedorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Throttle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks. The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Throttles head. Selph Throttle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fedorov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Throttle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Throttle tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage. Fedorov prevents Throttle from breaking the clinch. Throttle breaks the clinch.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Throttle swats him away and circles back towards the center. Throttle swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov. A telegraphed right hand from Throttle misses the target. Fedorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaroslav Fedorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Throttle throws a lazy head kick and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedorov. Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Yaroslav Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Fedorov!
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