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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ded Ohuelych (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Arona (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ded Ohuelych!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohuelych throws a nice looking combination but Arona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arona looks for a takedown but Ohuelych sprawls well.
Arona misses with a takedown attempt - Ohuelych sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ohuelych tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Ohuelych throws a series of punches but Arona moves out of range.
Arona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ohuelych tries to avoid it but Arona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ohuelych to the ground. Ohuelych escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ded Ohuelych has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Arona.
Arona dives in and grabs Ohuelych's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohuelych pushes down on Arona's head and hops out.
Arona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arona ducks right into an uppercut from Ohuelych.
A left and a right from Ohuelych both land. Nice combination.
Arona looks gassed!
Ohuelych fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohuelych gets tackled into the cage by Arona. Arona maintains the clinch.
Arona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohuelych has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohuelych is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ohuelych looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohuelych looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohuelych is trying to force a seperation but Arona has the dominant position.
Arona wants a takedown.
Arona tries to pull guard but Ohuelych holds him up against the cage and eventually Arona drops back down to his feet.
Ohuelych can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ohuelych wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ohuelych tries to circle away but Arona has him pinned against the cage.
Arona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ohuelych wants to stall.
Arona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ohuelych wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ohuelych tries to break free but Arona pushes him back against the cage.
Ohuelych can't break the clinch.
A short right from Ohuelych.
Arona is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohuelych gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ohuelych has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arona prevents Ohuelych from breaking the clinch.
Ohuelych is looking to break free of the clinch but Arona has double underhooks.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohuelych wants to break free but Arona has control.
Ohuelych is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arona looking to throw knees to the head but Ohuelych is blocking nicely.
Ohuelych can't break the clinch.
Ohuelych tries to break free but Arona pushes him back against the cage.
Ohuelych is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ohuelych is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arona tries to pull guard but Ohuelych won't allow it.
Ohuelych is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ohuelych working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Arona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ohuelych smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Ohuelych. Those never looked like landing.
Arona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ded Ohuelych seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ohuelych manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohuelych swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona slips nicely into half guard.
Arona perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arona stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ohuelych to get to his feet.
Arona fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohuelych avoids it really well and circles away.
Arona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arona closes the distance and pushes Ohuelych back into the cage.
Arona gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arona gets control of Ohuelych's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arona will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ohuelych's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Arona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arona pushes Ohuelych up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohuelych stops a takedown attempt from Arona.
Arona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ohuelych up against the cage.
Arona throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arona throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arona leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but Ohuelych blocks with his arms.
Arona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohuelych just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ohuelych wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arona has him pressed against the cage.
Ohuelych is looking to break free of the clinch but Arona has double underhooks.
Arona throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona has Ohuelych pressed against the cage, preventing Ohuelych from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ohuelych is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arona fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ded Ohuelych has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Arona.
Ohuelych wants to get back to striking at distance but Arona won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arona tries to pull guard but Ohuelych won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohuelych wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ohuelych looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohuelych has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohuelych blocks an elbow strike from Arona.
Arona tries to pull guard but Ohuelych won't allow it.
Ohuelych wants to get back to striking at distance but Arona won't allow it.
Ohuelych goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arona prevents it.
Arona with a knee to the head.
Ohuelych is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ohuelych takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arona lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ohuelych's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arona jumps guard.
Arona trying to control the position.
Ohuelych would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ohuelych trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Ohuelych trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.
Ohuelych trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arona's guard.
Arona keeping moving, preventing Ohuelych from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ded Ohuelych.
Arona shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohuelych manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Ohuelych, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohuelych moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arona fails to land the takedown.
Ohuelych rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ohuelych but Ohuelych pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arona is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohuelych sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arona fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohuelych throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona closes the distance and clinches.
Ohuelych blocks an elbow strike.
Arona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ohuelych tries to break the clinch but Arona is controlling the position.
Arona tries a knee to the head but Ohuelych blocks it.
Ohuelych is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ohuelych takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohuelych wants to get back to striking at distance but Arona won't allow it.
Arona tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ohuelych wants to break free but Arona has control.
Arona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohuelych has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohuelych wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ohuelych working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Arona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ohuelych blocks it with crossed arms.
Arona misses with a knee strike.
Arona tries to pull guard but Ohuelych holds him up against the cage and eventually Arona drops back down to his feet.
Ohuelych avoids the elbow strike from Arona, against the cage.
Ohuelych tries to pull guard but Arona holds him up against the cage and eventually Ohuelych drops back down to his feet.
Arona successfully pulls guard.
Ohuelych throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arona has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ohuelych off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ohuelych throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ohuelych misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arona tries to land a leg kick but Ohuelych saw it coming and moves away.
Arona has managed to clinch.
Arona keeps control of Ohuelych as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arona lands a knee to the head.
Ohuelych tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Arona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ohuelych misses with the combination.
Ohuelych tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arona counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ohuelych looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohuelych avoiding damage as Arona throws knees to the body.
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohuelych's efforts to push away.
Arona scores with a knee to the head.
Ohuelych tries to stall but Arona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ohuelych looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohuelych blocks an elbow strike.
Ohuelych avoids the elbow strike from Arona, against the cage.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but Ohuelych blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohuelych wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arona lands a good knee to the midsection. Ohuelych won't want to take too many of those.
Arona lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arona prevents Ohuelych from breaking the clinch.
Arona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohuelych just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ohuelych up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona prevents Ohuelych from breaking the clinch.
Ohuelych is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Arona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arona creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ohuelych tries to circle away but Arona has him pinned against the cage.
Arona lands a knee to the head.
Ohuelych wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arona has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arona obliges.
Arona putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ohuelych in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arona is struggling to control the position.
Arona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ohuelych blocks it with crossed arms.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but Ohuelych blocks with his arms.
Ohuelych tries to break the clinch but Arona is controlling the position.
Arona with a knee to the head.
Arona lands an elbow inside that Ohuelych shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arona - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arona misses with a knee to the head.
Ohuelych is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Ohuelych can't break the clinch.
Arona landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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.
Arona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohuelych's efforts to push away.
Ohuelych avoids a wild elbow strike from Arona.
Ohuelych tries to break free but Arona pushes him back against the cage.
Arona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arona drags the fight down to the ground.
Arona has a closed guard, preventing Ohuelych from standing up.
Arona wants to stand but Ohuelych is controlling the position.
Arona lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ohuelych!
Arona with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohuelych really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Ohuelych really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Ohuelych is desperately trying to improve his position but Arona has a good base and remains in mount.
Arona looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Arona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arona 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Arona!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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