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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zabit Samedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Regulator. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 cm
23
172 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
30
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Armstrong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zabit Samedov! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Samedov tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Armstrong leaves Samedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Armstrong lands with a good body shot. Armstrong tries to clinch up but Samedov circles away and keeps his distance. Samedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samedov dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Samedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Samedov moves out of range. Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Samedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Armstrong tries to clinch there but Samedov circles away.
Samedov slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss. Samedov with a lazy takedown attempt and Armstrong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Andrew Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zabit Samedov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes. Samedov shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense. Armstrong tries to clinch up. Samedov shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily. Armstrong swinging wildly here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Samedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Samedov looks gassed! Samedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Samedov advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Samedov prevents Armstrong from standing back up.
Armstrong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Samedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Armstrong. A combination from Armstrong does no damage. Armstrong takes a swing at Samedov's ribcage but misses. Armstrong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Samedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Armstrong wants to stand back up but Samedov manages to pass into side control.
Armstrong tries to escape but Samedov is in control. Samedov has hold of Armstrong's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Armstrong tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Samedov cranks the arm and Armstrong screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Armstrong, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zabit Samedov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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