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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Bagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Bagov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Bagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov tries to clinch
and Maiden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bagov's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maiden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maiden postures up.
Maiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maiden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Maiden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eddy Maiden.
Maiden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bagov counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maiden is trying to get back to full guard.
Bagov stops Maiden from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden wants to control but Bagov is keeping busy.
Maiden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily.
Maiden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maiden actively working from the bottom here.
Maiden wants to get back to full guard.
Maiden is looking to control Bagov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maiden avoid being mounted?
Bagov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
Bagov wants to stand up but Maiden has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maiden is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries to kick Bagov off but Bagov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maiden is looking to improve his position.
Maiden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maiden kicks Bagov off and gets back to his feet.
Maiden is looking to score with low kicks.
Bagov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maiden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bagov manages to pull guard.
Maiden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
Maiden is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddy Maiden wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bagov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bagov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maiden tries to reverse the position but Bagov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Maiden tries to reverse the position but Bagov maintains control.
Maiden is trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maiden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Maiden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden wants to hold on but Bagov pushes him away.
Maiden working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Maiden misses.
Oleg Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden tries to sprawl but Bagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maiden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden tries to kick Bagov off but Bagov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maiden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily.
Maiden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maiden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden is trying to stand.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maiden tries to roll over but Bagov keeps him under control.
Maiden is controlling Bagov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maiden tries to kick Bagov off but Bagov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maiden is looking to improve his position.
Maiden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov prevents Maiden from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Maiden holds on for dear life, controlling Bagov's posture momentarily.
Bagov avoids the attempt from Maiden to control.
Maiden tries to reverse the position but Bagov maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries to lock up and control but Bagov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maiden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maiden tries to hold on but Bagov pushes him away.
Maiden working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov punching from mount but Maiden doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maiden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Maiden really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Maiden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries to hold on but Bagov pushes him away.
Maiden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maiden wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maiden is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden 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!
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Bagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maiden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagov enables Maiden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bagov being controlled here, momentarily.
Maiden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maiden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bagov controls Maiden momentarily but Maiden frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maiden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddy Maiden wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maiden is looking to score with low kicks.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Bagov.
Bagov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maiden's half guard.
Bagov stops Maiden from getting back to his feet.
Maiden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden is looking to escape.
Maiden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maiden wants to improve his position but Bagov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden has one foot on Bagov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maiden darts in and clinches Bagov up against the cage.
Maiden tries to circle away but Bagov has him pinned against the cage.
Maiden tries to break free but Bagov pushes him back against the cage.
Bagov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden has his feet on Bagov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maiden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bagov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maiden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bagov checks it well.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maiden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maiden.
Bagov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maiden throws a body punch but Bagov moves out of range.
Bagov ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
Maiden throws a hook but Bagov avoids it easily.
Maiden throws a low kick but Bagov moves out of range easily.
Maiden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maiden throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Maiden throws a lazy right hand but Bagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bagov tries to clinch up but Maiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bagov showed some decent athleticism there.
Eddy Maiden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagov prevents Maiden from standing back up.
Maiden controlling the position for now.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet.
Bagov is trying to control. Maiden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maiden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden has his hands clasped together around Bagov's back. He's all about the action.
Oleg Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're going to have a standup here because Oleg Bagov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bagov throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Maiden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maiden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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