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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Diggity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollinarij Bogdanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cowboys from Hell. 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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Dom Diggity!
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, Apollinarij Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov dives in and grabs Diggity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggity pushes down on Bogdanov's head and hops out.
Bogdanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggity tries to clinch but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Bogdanov scores with a shot to the body.
Diggity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggity tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Diggity. No joy for Bogdanov on that attempt.
Diggity scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Apollinarij Bogdanov has been cut.
Diggity tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogdanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggity, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bogdanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Diggity shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dom Diggity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollinarij Bogdanov.
Bogdanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogdanov works over Diggity's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Dom Diggity has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogdanov.
Diggity is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogdanov misses with a few strikes there.
Bogdanov drives through and clinches with Diggity against the cage.
Bogdanov manages to break the clinch.
Diggity throws a sloppy head kick
and Bogdanov counters with a straight right hand.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogdanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diggity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bogdanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bogdanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggity did well to prevent Bogdanov getting side control.
Bogdanov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diggity. Diggity gets slowly back to his feet.
Dom Diggity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogdanov blocks a head kick by Diggity.
Nice body kick there by Bogdanov.
Bogdanov dives in and grabs Diggity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggity pushes down on Bogdanov's head and hops out.
Diggity throws a sloppy head kick and Bogdanov moves out of range easily.
Diggity lands with an uppercut that bounces Bogdanov off the cage and back into range.
Diggity scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bogdanov scores with a takedown into Diggity's guard.
Bogdanov stands and steps away. Diggity gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov fails with the takedown.
Diggity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogdanov throws a combination that misses
and Diggity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Diggity misses.
A head kick misses from Diggity.
Diggity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogdanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diggity closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diggity lands in his opponent's guard.
Bogdanov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggity tries to sprawl but Bogdanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogdanov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bogdanov clinches.
Diggity is trying to break the clinch but Bogdanov is controlling him.
Diggity is trying to trip Bogdanov. He has hold of a leg but Bogdanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diggity persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bogdanov keeping moving, preventing Diggity from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogdanov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Diggity - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollinarij Bogdanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bogdanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggity throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogdanov throws a sloppy head kick and Diggity moves out of range easily.
Diggity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogdanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! Bogdanov slams his shin into Diggity's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogdanov. Diggity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogdanov connects with a right hand. Diggity shakes it off.
Diggity throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggity fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanov has managed to clinch.
Bogdanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diggity is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bogdanov.
Bogdanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Diggity.
A combination from Bogdanov does no damage.
Bogdanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggity did well to prevent Bogdanov getting side control.
Diggity trying to get back to full guard but Bogdanov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Apollinarij Bogdanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diggity is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bogdanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diggity tries to bum rush Bogdanov with a series of wild strikes but Bogdanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bogdanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogdanov connects with a single shot there.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bogdanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggity is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dom Diggity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggity throws a body kick that misses.
Diggity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bogdanov.
Diggity gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogdanov tries to break free but Diggity pushes him back against the cage.
Bogdanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggity missing with knees to the body.
Diggity has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bogdanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggity lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bogdanov misses with a head kick.
Bogdanov swings widly with a right hand
and Diggity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggity slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogdanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dom Diggity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollinarij Bogdanov.
Bogdanov shoots for a takedown but Diggity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollinarij Bogdanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diggity throws the kick towards the body but Bogdanov avoids it.
Diggity throws a head kick but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Bogdanov darts in and clinches Diggity up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bogdanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diggity manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bogdanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diggity just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bogdanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Diggity.
Bogdanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggity swinging wildly here.
Diggity misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Bogdanov.
Bogdanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bogdanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bogdanov wants to clinch up but Diggity keeps it at a distance.
Bogdanov has closed the distance and engaged Diggity in a clinch.
Diggity wants to break free but Bogdanov has control.
Bogdanov wants the takedown. Diggity is fighting it off but Bogdanov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diggity's guard against the cage.
Diggity wants to stand up but Bogdanov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diggity's head.
Bogdanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bogdanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Bogdanov gets to his feet. Diggity looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diggity fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogdanov shoots for a takedown but Diggity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bogdanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggity tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogdanov punishes Diggity's body with a nice straight punch.
Bogdanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bogdanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggity was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogdanov.
Diggity is looking to clinch.
Diggity walks into a stiff left hand from Bogdanov.
Diggity misses with a head kick.
Diggity avoids the head kick by Bogdanov.
Bogdanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dom Diggity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggity misses with a head kick.
Diggity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diggity wants it to stay on the feet.
Dom Diggity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollinarij Bogdanov.
Bogdanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bogdanov lands a head kick. Diggity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diggity doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogdanov circles away.
Bogdanov sizes up Diggity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bogdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggity.
Bogdanov misses with a head kick.
Bogdanov moves out of range as Diggity throws a body kick.
Apollinarij Bogdanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogdanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggity connects with a looping right hand.
Apollinarij Bogdanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogdanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggity tries to bum rush Bogdanov with a series of wild strikes but Bogdanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollinarij Bogdanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bogdanov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollinarij Bogdanov!
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