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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Aslamanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fardoche Fermier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fermier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aslamanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fermier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fermier wants to pass the guard but Aslamanov is keeping the position.
Aslamanov lands a decent shot there.
Aslamanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aslamanov striking off his back but it's not causing Fermier any problems.
Aslamanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fermier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aslamanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Aslamanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fermier trying to control but Aslamanov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aslamanov being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Fardoche Fermier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fermier gets a takedown into half guard.
Fermier lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslamanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fermier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aslamanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Aslamanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fermier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aslamanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aslamanov is pressing down on Fermier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aslamanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fermier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aslamanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fermier tries to free his leg and advance position but Aslamanov is retaining full guard.
Aslamanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aslamanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Aslamanov, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aslamanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aslamanov being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fardoche Fermier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fermier closes the distance and clinches.
Fermier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aslamanov is trying to pull guard but Fermier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aslamanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Fermier gets control of Aslamanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fermier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fermier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fermier is trying to keep Aslamanov in close.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aslamanov.
Aslamanov distracts Fermier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aslamanov cracks Fermier with a solid left hand.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fermier has wrist control.
Aslamanov with a nice head shot there.
Fermier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aslamanov on the ground.
Fermier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fermier wants to sweep here but Aslamanov controlling him for the moment.
Aslamanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aslamanov.
Aslamanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aslamanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier looking to control.
Aslamanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fermier's brow.
Fermier seems keen to control Aslamanov's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aslamanov is working Fermier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aslamanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fermier's head.
Aslamanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fermier's brow.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aslamanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fermier wants to stand but Aslamanov is controlling the position.
Fermier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aslamanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aslamanov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fardoche Fermier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fermier instigates a clinch.
Fermier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aslamanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aslamanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fermier after a bit of a struggle.
Fardoche Fermier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Aslamanov.
Fermier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aslamanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fermier is looking to break free of the clinch but Aslamanov has double underhooks.
Aslamanov has Fermier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fermier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fermier pulls guard.
Fermier trying to control the position.
Fermier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fermier tries to get out of the position.
Fermier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aslamanov is aware though and is defending well.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aslamanov.
Aslamanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fermier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aslamanov stands up over Fermier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier is trying to control the position but Aslamanov postures up.
Aslamanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fermier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aslamanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fermier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aslamanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aslamanov distracts Fermier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aslamanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aslamanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aslamanov postures up.
Fermier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aslamanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fermier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aslamanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aslamanov lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aslamanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fermier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aslamanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aslamanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fermier's brow.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fermier has wrist control.
Fermier is trying to control the position but Aslamanov postures up.
Aslamanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier is trying to control the position but Aslamanov postures up.
Fermier wants to stand up but Aslamanov is controlling him.
Fermier wants to sweep here but Aslamanov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aslamanov is working Fermier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fermier has momentary wrist control but Aslamanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Fermier striking off his back but it's not causing Aslamanov any problems.
Aslamanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fermier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fermier working a defensive guard here.
Fermier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fermier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fermier, not yet.
Aslamanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fermier trying to control the position here.
Aslamanov stands up over Fermier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aslamanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fermier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aslamanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aslamanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fermier's brow.
Aslamanov works over Fermier with some ground and pound from guard.
Aslamanov preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fermier has wrist control.
Aslamanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Fermier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fermier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aslamanov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Aslamanov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fermier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aslamanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Fermier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fermier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fermier cracks Aslamanov with a solid left hand.
Fermier wants to control from the top but Aslamanov keeps moving.
Ruslan Aslamanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fermier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aslamanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aslamanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fermier's guard.
Fermier is trying to keep Aslamanov in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aslamanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aslamanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fermier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aslamanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aslamanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aslamanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aslamanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aslamanov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aslamanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fermier scores with a nice shot.
Fermier trying to keep a closed guard but Aslamanov is proving a slippery customer.
Aslamanov is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Aslamanov working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aslamanov throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Fermier controlling Aslamanov's posture.
Aslamanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fermier has wrist control.
Aslamanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fermier's head.
Fermier trying to keep a closed guard but Aslamanov is proving a slippery customer.
Aslamanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aslamanov distracts Fermier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aslamanov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fermier controlling Aslamanov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aslamanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aslamanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fermier wants to sweep but no luck.
Aslamanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fermier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aslamanov throwing strikes but missing.
Fermier has momentary wrist control but Aslamanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Fermier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fermier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Aslamanov throwing strikes but missing.
Aslamanov landing with the ground and pound.
Fermier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aslamanov won't allow Fermier to get back to his feet.
Fermier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aslamanov lands a couple of digs.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fermier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fermier has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aslamanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Aslamanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aslamanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Aslamanov!
After winning the bout, Ruslan Aslamanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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