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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dorofejev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Hamilton! 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, Sergei Dorofejev! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dorofejev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Dorofejev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dorofejev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dorofejev takes one to the chin there. Hamilton checks a leg kick. Dorofejev shoots and misses and Hamilton counters with a series of strikes. Dorofejev will be more careful next time no doubt. Dorofejev is looking to clinch. Dorofejev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hamilton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dorofejev's head. Dorofejev is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.
Sergei Dorofejev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hamilton has Dorofejev up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton is trying to break the clinch but Dorofejev has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dorofejev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dorofejev lands with a right to the head. Dorofejev leaning his opponent against the cage. Dorofejev tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamilton avoids the damage to the body. Dorofejev is trying to pull guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dorofejev gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.
Dorofejev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorofejev has double underhooks. Dorofejev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamilton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dorofejev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamilton blocks it with crossed arms. Dorofejev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorofejev. Hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hamilton is breathing heavily. Hamilton managing to block the knees to the body from Dorofejev.
Dorofejev has Hamilton pushed against the cage. Dorofejev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamilton is defending well for now. Dorofejev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamilton walks away with a smile on his face. Dorofejev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jack Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Dorofejev. Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and Dorofejev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dorofejev.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dorofejev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dorofejev drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
Dorofejev breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamilton.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton tries to land a front kick but Dorofejev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hamilton tries to keep at a distance but Dorofejev has taken the fight into the clinch. Dorofejev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamilton. That's going to slow Dorofejev down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dorofejev wants to clinch. Dorofejev drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
Hamilton tries to circle away but Dorofejev has him pinned against the cage. Dorofejev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorofejev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dorofejev looking to throw knees to the head but Hamilton is blocking nicely.
Dorofejev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorofejev shoots in but no luck this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dorofejev dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dorofejev misses with a two punch combination.
Dorofejev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively. Hamilton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hamilton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dorofejev. Dorofejev tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range. Dorofejev misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorofejev closes the distance looking to clinch letting Hamilton counter with a right hand. Hamilton throws a head kick that misses. Dorofejev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but Dorofejev blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorofejev. Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorofejev avoids it. Dorofejev manages to break the clinch.
Dorofejev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hamilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dorofejev. Dorofejev fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jack Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Dorofejev.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dorofejev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dorofejev misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamilton. Good standup being displayed there by Hamilton as he connects with a hook. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamilton, right into the meat.
Hamilton keeps Dorofejev at a distance using the push kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Hamilton. That's going to slow Dorofejev down. A solid body kick from Hamilton. Hamilton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hamilton moves into range and clinches up with Dorofejev.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamilton can't get the takedown.
Hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dorofejev looking to throw knees to the head but Hamilton is blocking nicely.
Hamilton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorofejev blocks it with crossed arms. Hamilton missing with knees to the body.
Hamilton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorofejev.
Dorofejev wants a takedown.
Dorofejev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hamilton obliges. Sergei Dorofejev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hamilton is trying to break the clinch but Dorofejev is controlling him. Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dorofejev fails to land the takedown. Dorofejev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Dorofejev swinging wildly here.
Dorofejev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hamilton throws a head kick but Dorofejev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dorofejev gets in close and instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorofejev. Dorofejev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hamilton. Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hamilton dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamilton gets tackled into the cage by Dorofejev. Dorofejev maintains the clinch. Dorofejev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dorofejev closes the distance but Hamilton moves to the side and Hamilton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dorofejev is lucky that one didn't land flush. The fight stays on the outside here - Dorofejev looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorofejev looks for a takedown but Hamilton sprawls well. Sergei Dorofejev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dorofejev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dorofejev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Hamilton. Dorofejev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamilton. Hamilton feints and then cracks Dorofejev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorofejev down. Hamilton goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hamilton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Dorofejev tries to clinch up but Hamilton circles away and keeps his distance. Dorofejev tries to clinch up. Hamilton closes the distance and clinches. Dorofejev tries to land a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks with his arms.
Dorofejev prevents Hamilton from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dorofejev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dorofejev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Hamilton.
Hamilton is trying to break free. Hamilton is trying to break free. Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorofejev looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dorofejev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamilton pinned against the cage. Hamilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jack Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Dorofejev. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hamilton throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorofejev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamilton. Dorofejev closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dorofejev has Hamilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hamilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dorofejev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hamilton tries to land knees in the clinch but Dorofejev avoids the damage to the body. Hamilton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hamilton is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hamilton wants to break free but Dorofejev has control.
Dorofejev has a couple of punches blocked by Hamilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamilton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorofejev.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dorofejev manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Dorofejev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard. Dorofejev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hamilton throwing strikes but missing. Dorofejev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Hamilton. I think Hamilton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Hamilton!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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