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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexndr Wennberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 St Petersburg, Alexndr Wennberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Wennberg is avoiding it.
Wennberg just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Wennberg is avoiding it.
Hathaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wennberg is out of range and Hathaway settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hathaway throws out a loose jab but Wennberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Wennberg pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wennberg checks it well.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Wennberg is having none of it.
Wennberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hathaway circles away quickly and effectively.
Hathaway rushes Wennberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hathaway leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Wennberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hathaway has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wennberg is trying to keep an underhook but Hathaway manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wennberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wennberg tries to get out of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hathaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wennberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wennberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hathaway.
Wennberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hathaway is keen to just control but Wennberg is a slippery customer.
Hathaway throwing shots but Wennberg is blocking nicely.
Wennberg is trying to stand back up but Hathaway is controlling him
Wennberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wennberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hathaway.
Wennberg is staying active underneath Hathaway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway stops Wennberg from getting back to his feet.
Hathaway is looking for a kimura but Wennberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hathaway to get the leverage.
Hathaway stops Wennberg from getting back to his feet.
Wennberg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardcore fight company that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hathaway wants to pass the guard but Wennberg is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hathaway.
Wennberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hathaway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wennberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wennberg is looking to escape.
Wennberg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wennberg manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hathaway keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hathaway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hathaway lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Hathaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wennberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hathaway is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wennberg to the mat. Wennberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hathaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wennberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wennberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wennberg is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hathaway prevents Wennberg from getting back to his feet.
Wennberg being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mike Hathaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hathaway moves into range and clinches up with Wennberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hathaway 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.
Hathaway clinches up with Wennberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Wennberg tries to break the clinch but Hathaway is controlling the position.
Hathaway taking a breather.
Wennberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hathaway continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hathaway lands a left hand.
Hathaway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wennberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Hathaway has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to throw a body punch but Wennberg avoids it by throwing Hathaway back against the cage.
Hathaway is struggling to control the position.
Wennberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hathaway is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wennberg to the mat. Wennberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wennberg keeping full guard, as Hathaway tries to pass.
Hathaway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hathaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wennberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hathaway passes Wennberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hathaway is trying to control. Wennberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hathaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Wennberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hathaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway thows a huge punch but Wennberg dodges it nicely.
Mike Hathaway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Hathaway seems content to control.
Hathaway is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wennberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wennberg is squirming around, avoiding Hathaway's attempts to control the action.
Hathaway controlling from the full mount.
Wennberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wennberg is squirming around, avoiding Hathaway's attempts to control the action.
Wennberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway working for a guillotine from mount but Wennberg is in no mood to give up.
Wennberg is trying to stand up.
Wennberg is squirming around, avoiding Hathaway's attempts to control the action.
Hathaway fails to advance to Wennberg's back.
Hathaway goes for an armbar but Wennberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wennberg.
Wennberg drops back looking for a leg! Hathaway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hathaway manages to kick Wennberg off! Wennberg jumps back into Hathaway's guard.
Hathaway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wennberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hathaway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wennberg.
Wennberg being controlled here momentarily.
Hathaway working for a triangle but Wennberg defends it easily.
Hathaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wennberg with a nice head shot there.
Wennberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hathaway 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!
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Wennberg pushes him off.
Wennberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters with a one-two to the body.
Hathaway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wennberg misses with a right hand
and Hathaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike Hathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hathaway moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wennberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wennberg's elbow.
Hathaway lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hathaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wennberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wennberg tries to circle away but Hathaway has him pinned against the cage.
Hathaway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hathaway's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wennberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway scores with a shoulder strike.
Hathaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hathaway digs a right hand into Wennberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wennberg's gas tank.
Hathaway has Wennberg pressed against the cage.
Hathaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wennberg's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hathaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wennberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Hathaway won't allow it.
Wennberg is trying to break the clinch but Hathaway is controlling him.
Hathaway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike Hathaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway keeps control of Wennberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hathaway is pushing Wennberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wennberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hathaway stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway is looking to clinch.
Hathaway tries to clinch there but Wennberg circles away.
Hathaway throws a front kick that sends Wennberg stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hathaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hathaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hathaway 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hathaway!
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energy
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hype
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