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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majnon Wandunullha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik Hodge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majnon Wandunullha!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodge has his takedown stuffed
and Wandunullha counters with a stiff right hand.
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown but Wandunullha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hodge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wandunullha lands a jab to Hodge's midsection.
Hodge darts in looking for a takedown but Wandunullha gets double underhooks and turns Hodge into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wandunullha uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wandunullha throws a big elbow that misses.
Wandunullha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wandunullha postures up in Hodge's guard and throws a big left but Hodge blocks it.
Wandunullha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wandunullha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wandunullha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandunullha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wandunullha cracks Hodge with a solid left hand.
Wandunullha is working Hodge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wandunullha throws a big right hand that misses.
Hodge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wandunullha.
Wandunullha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wandunullha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wandunullha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wandunullha postures up in Hodge's guard and throws a big left but Hodge blocks it.
Hodge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hodge trying to keep a closed guard but Wandunullha is proving a slippery customer.
Wandunullha throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha throwing strikes but missing.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wandunullha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wandunullha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wandunullha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wandunullha is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodge has wrist control.
Wandunullha throws a big right hand that misses.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wandunullha throws a big right hand that misses.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wandunullha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wandunullha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hodge's head.
Hodge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wandunullha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wandunullha postures up and lands a big shot to Hodge's brow.
Wandunullha throwing strikes from guard but Hodge blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wandunullha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wandunullha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wandunullha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wandunullha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wandunullha throwing strikes from guard but Hodge blocks nicely.
Wandunullha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wandunullha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wandunullha with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wandunullha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wandunullha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Wandunullha controlling him for the moment.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wandunullha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wandunullha throwing strikes from guard but Hodge blocks nicely.
Wandunullha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wandunullha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Majnon Wandunullha 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.
Hodge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wandunullha.
Wandunullha looking to score a takedown here. Hodge is defending well but Wandunullha drives through and ends up in Hodge's guard.
Hodge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wandunullha.
Wandunullha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wandunullha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wandunullha throws an elbow that misses. Hodge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wandunullha's guard. Nice move by Hodge!
Wandunullha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Wandunullha keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik Hodge has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hodge fails with the takedown.
Hodge throws a jab when Wandunullha was well out of range.
Malik Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodge darts in looking for a takedown but Wandunullha gets double underhooks and turns Hodge into the cage.
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Wandunullha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodge shoots and misses
and Wandunullha counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha missing with a left hand there. Hodge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hodge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wandunullha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hodge eats them both and turns towards Wandunullha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hodge blocks a leg kick.
Wandunullha tries to bum rush Hodge with a series of wild strikes but Hodge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wandunullha walks into a stiff left hand from Hodge.
Wandunullha darts in looking for a takedown but Hodge gets double underhooks and turns Wandunullha into the cage.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wandunullha's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha tries to break free but Hodge pushes him back against the cage.
Wandunullha can't break the clinch.
Wandunullha wants to break free but Hodge has control.
Hodge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hodge keeps control of Wandunullha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wandunullha is trying to force a seperation but Hodge has the dominant position.
Wandunullha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hodge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hodge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hodge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wandunullha.
Malik Hodge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Wandunullha.
Hodge shoots for a double leg takedown but Wandunullha sprawls well. He's pushed Hodge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hodge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wandunullha misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandunullha shoots in and bounces Hodge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Majnon Wandunullha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wandunullha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Majnon Wandunullha 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!
Hodge rushes Wandunullha and presses him up against the cage.
Wandunullha is trying to push Hodge away but Hodge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hodge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodge with a poor takedown
and Wandunullha counters with a thumping low kick.
Hodge shoots for a takedown but Wandunullha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wandunullha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wandunullha lands a really nice looking cross but Hodge seems unphased.
Wandunullha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wandunullha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandunullha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hodge defending well though.
Hodge is looking for a sweep. Wandunullha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hodge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wandunullha.
Hodge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wandunullha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wandunullha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hodge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wandunullha.
Wandunullha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wandunullha throwing shots but Hodge is blocking nicely.
Wandunullha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hodge defending well though.
Hodge pushes Wandunullha off looking to stand but Wandunullha dives back in and keeps control.
Wandunullha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wandunullha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hodge's head.
Hodge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hodge trying to control the position.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Wandunullha controlling him for the moment.
Hodge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hodge wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wandunullha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hodge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wandunullha throwing strikes from guard but Hodge blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wandunullha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wandunullha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wandunullha throwing strikes but missing.
Wandunullha throws a big elbow that misses.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wandunullha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hodge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wandunullha is controlling him.
Wandunullha throws an elbow that misses. Hodge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wandunullha's guard. Nice move by Hodge!
Hodge has gone for a leg lock! Wandunullha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hodge's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hodge is trying to control the position but Wandunullha postures up.
Hodge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wandunullha.
Wandunullha is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodge has wrist control.
Wandunullha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wandunullha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Wandunullha isn't so interested in that idea.
Malik Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majnon Wandunullha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wandunullha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majnon Wandunullha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wandunullha 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Majnon Wandunullha!
Majnon Wandunullha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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