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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Bidienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cory Fox!
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, Rustam Bidienko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bidienko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fox did well to prevent Bidienko getting side control.
Bidienko trying to mount his opponent but Fox defends it.
Bidienko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bidienko not doing much here.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bidienko is working away from the top position though.
Fox won't allow Bidienko to pass to mount.
Fox manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bidienko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bidienko gets control of Fox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bidienko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fox really is a fat lump.
Bidienko seems keen to control Fox's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Bidienko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rustam Bidienko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bidienko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bidienko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bidienko just leaning against Fox, taking a breather.
Fox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bidienko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fox regains guard.
Bidienko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fox is proving hard to escape from.
Bidienko prevents Fox from getting back to his feet.
Bidienko wants to stand but Fox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bidienko postures up and lands a big shot to Fox's brow.
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!
Bidienko postures up.
Bidienko scoring with some ground and pound.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bidienko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bidienko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fox punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox striking off his back but it's not causing Bidienko any problems.
Bidienko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fox is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bidienko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Bidienko looks winded!
Bidienko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bidienko controlling the position from side mount.
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!
Bidienko tries to stand but Fox is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Bidienko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bidienko counters by clinching up.
Bidienko successfully pulls guard.
Bidienko wants to stand up but Fox is controlling him.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Fox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bidienko trying to control the position.
Bidienko wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bidienko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fox!
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bidienko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bidienko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
Bidienko working for a submission but Fox is keeping him at bay.
Fox is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is just holding on here. Bidienko manages to take his back.
Bidienko controlling well, preventing Fox from escaping the position.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
Bidienko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bidienko controlling the positon.
Fox is really stuck here.
Bidienko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bidienko is looking to control Fox but Fox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rustam Bidienko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bidienko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fox trying to control the hands but Bidienko won't let him.
Bidienko has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bidienko looking for the choke but no joy.
Fox just trying to survive but Bidienko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bidienko's arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bidienko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Bidienko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bidienko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bidienko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fox struggling a bit here.
Bidienko avoids the strikes from the bottom by Fox.
Bidienko just content to control the position.
Bidienko tries to advance to mount but Fox denies him.
Bidienko working away.
What's Fox going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bidienko landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox seems a little lost for a moment, as Bidienko dominates the positioning.
Bidienko works to advance to full mount. Fox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bidienko wants to finish this one by submission but Fox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bidienko.
Bidienko avoids the attempt from Fox to control.
Bidienko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bidienko content just to control the position here.
Bidienko landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to hold on but Bidienko postures up.
Bidienko controlling the position easily from mount.
Fox wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bidienko 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.
Bidienko working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking for a sweep. Bidienko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox pushes Bidienko off looking to stand but Bidienko dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bidienko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bidienko is trying to work for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
Bidienko tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
Bidienko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bidienko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bidienko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bidienko is working away from the top position though.
Bidienko is taking a breather. Fox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bidienko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fox controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rustam Bidienko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fox gets caught napping as Bidienko dives in and scores a takedown. Fox manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Bidienko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bidienko 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Bidienko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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