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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gump might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to mama always said. Forrest Gump has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedotov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gump is able to avoid easily.
Gump works over Fedotov's head and body with a nice combination.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut
and Gump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forrest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fedotov.
Some wild striking there from Gump.
Fedotov tries to clinch up but Gump circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Gump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gump can pounce on him.
Fedotov throws a leg kick but Gump moved away.
Gump blocks a leg kick.
Fedotov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gump is able to avoid easily.
Fedotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gump blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump moves forwards but Fedotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fedotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gump.
Crunch! Fedotov slams his shin into Gump's torso.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gump is defended easily by Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a leg kick but Gump checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Gump. Those never looked like landing.
Gump clobbers Fedotov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gump.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a leg kick that knocks Gump off balance momentarily.
Gump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedotov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Fedotov connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump misses with a low kick.
Fedotov connects with an inside leg kick.
Fedotov lands a head kick. Gump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Fedotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fedotov throws a chopping leg kick but Gump manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Gump pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Gump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gump cracks the inside of Fedotov's front leg.
Fedotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Gump struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov working Gump over with knees to the body.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gump has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedotov uses from the top position.
Fedotov is looking to stand up but Gump won't let him.
Gump wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov tries to stand but Gump is controlling from the bottom.
Gump looking for subs off his back but Fedotov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gump wants to improve his position but Fedotov is controlling well.
Fedotov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gump to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fedotov is out of range.
Gump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fedotov lands a leg kick that knocks Gump off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gump tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedotov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gump somewhat.
Gump avoids the head kick by Fedotov.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedotov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gump.
Gump has managed to clinch.
Gump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump lands with a short shot to the head.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gump is defending well for now.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gump blocks an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Gump working aggressively here.
Gump blocks an elbow strike.
Gump throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling the position.
Gump misses with a body punch.
Gump avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gump.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump jumps guard but Fedotov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but Gump blocks with his arms.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gump is defending well for now.
Gump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
Fedotov misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Fedotov slams his shin into Gump's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fedotov loads up on a big right hand but Gump slips the punch.
Gump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedotov throws out a leg kick but Gump moves out of range and Fedotov only half commits.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Gump checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Fedotov tries a low kick but Gump avoids it.
Nice body kick from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a leg kick that knocks Gump off balance momentarily.
Gump checks a low kick from Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a jab.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gump checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands with a slapping head kick.
Gump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Gump throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Gump's ribcage.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gump avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Gump 's eye.
Forrest Gump's cut is getting worse.
Gump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Vladik Fedotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gump will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fedotov up against the cage.
Gump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Forrest Gump's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gump.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gump tests Fedotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fedotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gump has closed the distance and engaged Fedotov in a clinch.
Gump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gump has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Gump breaks from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a hook. Gump ducked under it nicely.
Fedotov looks for the body kick but Gump saw that one coming.
Fedotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gump misses with a hook. Fedotov ducked under it nicely.
Fedotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fedotov throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump throws a body punch but Fedotov moves out of range.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Gump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedotov misses with a body kick.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Vladik Fedotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump wants to slow Fedotov down by chopping away at his legs.
Fedotov checks a leg kick.
Fedotov looks for the body kick but Gump saw that one coming.
Fedotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fedotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fedotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forrest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gump throws out the jab.
Fedotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedotov tries to land a leg kick but Gump saw it coming and moves away.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedotov.
Gump tries to land a leg kick but Fedotov saw it coming and moves away.
Fedotov throws a low kick, looking for Gump's leg but Gump calmly moves out of range.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
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!
A good leg kick by Gump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov drives through and clinches with Gump against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gump.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gump.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Gump misses with a body punch.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Gump throws a head punch that misses.
Gump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gump pushes Fedotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gump manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedotov is looking to chop away at Gump's legs.
Fedotov rushes Gump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gump is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gump tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Gump tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladik Fedotov.
Well Fedotov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
Vladik Fedotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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