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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hamiltion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Heekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Scott Hamiltion!
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, Henry Heekin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heekin is defended easily by Hamiltion.
Hamiltion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heekin goes for a takedown attempt but Hamiltion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hamiltion shoots in for a double leg but Heekin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heekin slips a jab and a cross from Hamiltion.
Heekin shoots in for a takedown but Hamiltion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Hamiltion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Heekin.
Hamiltion clinches with his opponent.
Hamiltion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heekin's defenses.
Hamiltion pulls guard effortlessly.
Heekin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heekin trying to control but Hamiltion is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamiltion wants to sweep but no luck.
Heekin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamiltion is keeping the position for now.
Hamiltion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heekin is one step ahead there.
Hamiltion has his foot on Heekin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heekin works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamiltion wants to sweep here but Heekin controlling him for the moment.
Hamiltion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hamiltion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Heekin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heekin clinches.
Hamiltion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heekin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamiltion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamiltion darts in and clinches Heekin up against the cage.
Heekin is trying to maintain a safe position but Hamiltion gets an underhook and turns Heekin into the cage.
Hamiltion gets underhooks to prevent Heekin's takedown attempt.
Hamiltion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heekin's face.
Hamiltion decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamiltion keeping moving, preventing Heekin from controlling successfully.
Hamiltion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heekin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heekin trying to control but Hamiltion is working from the bottom.
Hamiltion is controlling Heekin's posture.
Hamiltion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamiltion moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Heekin has worked his arm free - good work by Heekin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hamiltion crashes against the mat.
Hamiltion passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heekin!
Hamiltion controlling his opponent.
Hamiltion throwing strikes here but Heekin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamiltion prevents Heekin from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hamiltion dominated that round.
That's time! Hamiltion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamiltion slaps away a takedown attempt from Heekin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heekin shoots in for a takedown but Hamiltion shows good takedown defense.
Heekin misses with an uppercut
and Hamiltion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hamiltion has closed the distance and engaged Heekin in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hamiltion as Heekin tries to tie him up.
Heekin working hard to break the clinch.
Heekin tries to pull guard but Hamiltion holds him up against the cage and eventually Heekin drops back down to his feet.
Scott Hamiltion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Heekin.
Hamiltion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heekin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hamiltion slaps away a takedown attempt from Heekin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamiltion misses with a takedown attempt - Heekin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heekin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamiltion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heekin is breathing heavily.
Heekin rushes Hamiltion and presses him up against the cage.
Heekin taking a breather.
Hamiltion with a knee to the head.
Hamiltion with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hamiltion obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heekin takes an elbow to the temple.
Heekin tries to circle away but Hamiltion has him pinned against the cage.
Heekin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hamiltion pulls guard.
Hamiltion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hamiltion with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamiltion clinches up against the cage.
Come on Hamiltion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamiltion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Heekin regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamiltion controlling from the top position.
Hamiltion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heekin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hamiltion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Heekin.
Hamiltion advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamiltion stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hamiltion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heekin prevents the takedown attempt.
Heekin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamiltion to keep the fight standing.
Hamiltion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heekin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heekin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamiltion pulls Heekin into guard.
Hamiltion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hamiltion dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heekin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heekin gets a clinch.
Hamiltion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamiltion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heekin or not.
Hamiltion digs a right hand into Heekin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heekin's gas tank.
Hamiltion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heekin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heekin is trying to pull guard but Hamiltion has him pressed against the cage.
Hamiltion breaks from the clinch.
Heekin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott Hamiltion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Heekin.
Heekin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heekin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamiltion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamiltion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamiltion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Heekin as Hamiltion shoots in.
Heekin clinches with his opponent.
Heekin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamiltion.
Heekin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamiltion to keep the fight standing.
Hamiltion breaks from the clinch.
Hamiltion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heekin as he jumps to the side.
Heekin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamiltion.
Hamiltion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heekin if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heekin clinches up with Hamiltion and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamiltion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hamiltion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamiltion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heekin's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Hamiltion.
Hamiltion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamiltion 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.
Heekin postures up in Hamiltion's guard and throws a big left but Hamiltion blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamiltion has his feet on Heekin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Heekin thows a leg kick but Hamiltion checks it
and Hamiltion counters with a head kick. That will keep Heekin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hamiltion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heekin defends it nicely.
Heekin throws a series of punches but Hamiltion moves out of range.
Heekin shoots in for a takedown but Hamiltion shows good takedown defense.
Hamiltion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heekin moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heekin looking for a takedown.
Heekin stops a takedown attempt from Hamiltion.
Heekin jumps guard but Hamiltion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamiltion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamiltion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Heekin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamiltion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heekin looking to pass the guard.
Hamiltion has Heekin pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Heekin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Hamiltion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hamiltion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamiltion 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hamiltion!
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energy
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hype
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