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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Dashkotsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bagonk Hawke (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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186 cm
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166 lbs
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170 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Artem Dashkotsev! 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, Bagonk Hawke! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dashkotsev as he avoids it easily. Dashkotsev moves into the clinch. Dashkotsev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawke won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dashkotsev.
Hawke is looking for a takedown. Dashkotsev managing to block the knees to the body from Hawke.
Dashkotsev stops a takedown attempt from Hawke.
Artem Dashkotsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bagonk Hawke. Dashkotsev is trying to break the clinch but Hawke has him pressed against the cage. Hawke tries to stall but Dashkotsev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawke has Dashkotsev pressed against the cage, preventing Dashkotsev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dashkotsev lands with a left to the head. Dashkotsev pulls guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hawke wants to control from the top but Dashkotsev keeps moving. Dashkotsev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hawke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bagonk Hawke wasn't active enough on the ground. Dashkotsev throws a right and a left that Hawke avoids nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Hawke. That's going to slow Dashkotsev down. Hawke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dashkotsev. Dashkotsev has managed to clinch.
Dashkotsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dashkotsev breaks from the clinch.
Hawke tries to clinch up but Dashkotsev circles away and keeps his distance. Dashkotsev tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawke is looking to clinch but Dashkotsev is avoiding it.
Dashkotsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dashkotsev is looking to escape. Dashkotsev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawke. Hawke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dashkotsev to regain full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dashkotsev wants to get back to his feet but Hawke is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dashkotsev has his feet on Hawke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dashkotsev throws a right and a left that Hawke avoids nicely. Dashkotsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hawke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dashkotsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hawke dodges the punch combination from Dashkotsev.
Hawke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dashkotsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hawke looks gassed! Hawke looking to control but instead Dashkotsev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Hawke trying to control from Dashkotsev's half guard. Dashkotsev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hawke trying to move into half guard but instead Dashkotsev has managed to sweep!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dashkotsev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Hawke dodges the punch combination from Dashkotsev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hawke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dashkotsev fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Dashkotsev does it's job there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Dashkotsev dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dashkotsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dashkotsev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawke's waist but Hawke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dashkotsev off to one side. Hawke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dashkotsev digs a good body shot into Hawke's ribs. Hawke gets tackled into the cage by Dashkotsev. Dashkotsev maintains the clinch. Hawke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dashkotsev just stands there and leans against the cage. Dashkotsev manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawke is defended easily by Dashkotsev. Dashkotsev scores with a jab. Dashkotsev stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawke. Hawke gets slowly back to his feet. Artem Dashkotsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bagonk Hawke. Hawke is breathing heavily. Dashkotsev throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dashkotsev lands a jab-cross combination. Dashkotsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dashkotsev rushes Hawke and presses him up against the cage. Dashkotsev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hawke tries to clinch there but Dashkotsev circles away.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dashkotsev throws a series of punches but Hawke avoids them all with ease. Crunch! Dashkotsev slams his shin into Hawke's torso. Hawke shoots in but no luck this time. Dashkotsev connects with a crisp jab. Hawke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dashkotsev.
Hawke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dashkotsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sloppy strikes from Dashkotsev. Those never looked like landing. Dashkotsev throws a nice looking combination but Hawke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dashkotsev moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dashkotsev working hard to break the clinch. Hawke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dashkotsev gets control of Hawke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dashkotsev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dashkotsev pushes Hawke off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dashkotsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dashkotsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dashkotsev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawke. Dashkotsev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dashkotsev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dashkotsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dashkotsev lands with a nice combination. Hawke backs away looking to recover. Dashkotsev misses with the combination.
Dashkotsev defending well as Hawke loads up on a big left hand. Dashkotsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dashkotsev throws a series of punches but Hawke avoids them all with ease. Dashkotsev has managed to clinch.
Dashkotsev lands a body punch in the clinch. Dashkotsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dashkotsev breaks the clinch.
Dashkotsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dashkotsev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dashkotsev tries to bum rush Hawke with a series of wild strikes but Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dashkotsev looks to land a combination but Hawke avoids it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawke is defended easily by Dashkotsev.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dashkotsev works over Hawke's head and body with a nice combination. Dashkotsev misses with a wild combination.
Hawke tries to clinch there but Dashkotsev circles away.
Dashkotsev misses with a double jab.
A combination from Dashkotsev does no damage. A punch combination from Dashkotsev misses. Dashkotsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dashkotsev stuffs the takedown. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hawke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hawke misses with a few strikes there.
Hawke slips a jab and a cross from Dashkotsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Dashkotsev dominated that second round. That's time! Dashkotsev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hawke blocks a head kick by Dashkotsev.
Hawke fails with a takedown attempt. Dashkotsev fails with the takedown. Dashkotsev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawke dodges the punch combination from Dashkotsev.
Dashkotsev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawke wants to clinch. A punch combination from Dashkotsev misses. Artem Dashkotsev is winning the standup battle so far. Hawke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dashkotsev but Dashkotsev pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hawke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dashkotsev pinned against the cage. Dashkotsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Artem Dashkotsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bagonk Hawke.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dashkotsev throws a one two combo.
Dashkotsev throws a series of punches but Hawke avoids them all with ease. Artem Dashkotsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dashkotsev scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Artem Dashkotsev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hawke fails to land with a series of punches.
Dashkotsev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawke. A punch combination from Dashkotsev misses. Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown. Dashkotsev tries to sprawl out of it but Hawke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dashkotsev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dashkotsev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dashkotsev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hawke closes the distance and clinches up with Dashkotsev, looking for a takedown. Hawke pushes Dashkotsev against the cage but Dashkotsev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dashkotsev darts in and clinches Hawke up against the cage. Dashkotsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dashkotsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown. Dashkotsev tries to sprawl out of it but Hawke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dashkotsev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hawke tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dashkotsev counters with a two punch combo. Hawke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Hawke trying to control the position but Dashkotsev is working away. 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. Dashkotsev regains half guard, as Hawke was trying to land strikes. Hawke wants to free his trapped foot but Dashkotsev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bagonk Hawke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Dashkotsev forces Hawke back against the cage and clinches. Dashkotsev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown but Dashkotsev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hawke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dashkotsev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawke somewhat. Dashkotsev lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Dashkotsev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Dashkotsev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dashkotsev throws a right and a left that Hawke avoids nicely. Dashkotsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagonk Hawke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Artem Dashkotsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hawke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight! Artem Dashkotsev showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dashkotsev, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Dashkotsev!
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energy
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hype
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