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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Gudunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majnon Wandunullha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majnon Wandunullha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Gudunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majnon Wandunullha!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudunov fails to land the takedown.
Wandunullha slips a straight right by Gudunov.
Wandunullha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gudunov.
Wandunullha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gudunov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wandunullha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gudunov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wandunullha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wandunullha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gudunov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wandunullha to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudunov stops Wandunullha from standing up.
Wandunullha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gudunov throws a strike but Wandunullha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudunov is trying to keep Wandunullha in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wandunullha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wandunullha throws a big right hand that misses.
Gudunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gudunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wandunullha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gudunov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wandunullha.
Gudunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gudunov throws a shot from downtown. Wandunullha moves away and avoids it.
Wandunullha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gudunov tries to clinch there but Wandunullha circles away.
Wandunullha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gudunov throws out a loose jab but Wandunullha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitry Gudunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudunov misses with a body shot.
Gudunov throws a right hand that misses
and Gudunov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gudunov moves into range and clinches up with Wandunullha.
Wandunullha is trying to break free.
Wandunullha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gudunov is keeping busy.
Wandunullha keeps control of Gudunov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gudunov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wandunullha regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gudunov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gudunov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wandunullha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gudunov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudunov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wandunullha has wrist control.
Gudunov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gudunov wants to control from the top but Wandunullha keeps moving.
Gudunov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gudunov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wandunullha keeping moving, preventing Gudunov from controlling successfully.
Gudunov works over Wandunullha with some ground and pound from guard.
Gudunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Wandunullha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gudunov throwing strikes but missing.
Gudunov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wandunullha is keeping the position for now.
Gudunov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gudunov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gudunov throwing strikes from guard but Wandunullha blocks nicely.
Gudunov trying to control but Wandunullha is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Gudunov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wandunullha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gudunov under the eye.
Gudunov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gudunov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Wandunullha to counter with a crisp jab.
Gudunov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wandunullha. Wandunullha gets slowly back to his feet.
Gudunov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wandunullha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gudunov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wandunullha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gudunov scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudunov trying to control the action but Wandunullha is working from the bottom.
Gudunov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gudunov has knee on belly momentarily but Wandunullha bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gudunov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gudunov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wandunullha to regain full guard.
Gudunov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudunov trying to control but Wandunullha is working from the bottom.
Gudunov throwing strikes but missing.
Wandunullha wants to get back to his feet but Gudunov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wandunullha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gudunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gudunov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gudunov throws an elbow that misses. Wandunullha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gudunov's guard. Nice move by Wandunullha!
Gudunov controls Wandunullha momentarily but Wandunullha frees himself.
Wandunullha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wandunullha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wandunullha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wandunullha postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gudunov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gudunov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Wandunullha tenderised Gudunov's leg. Gudunov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gudunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandunullha manages to avoid it.
Gudunov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wandunullha is just out of range.
Gudunov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Majnon Wandunullha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gudunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandunullha manages to avoid it.
Dmitry Gudunov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gudunov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gudunov throws a lazy uppercut
and Wandunullha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gudunov's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gudunov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudunov throwing strikes from guard but Wandunullha blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Gudunov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gudunov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wandunullha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gudunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gudunov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wandunullha. Wandunullha obviously looking to wear him down.
Gudunov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wandunullha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudunov feints and as Wandunullha raises his hands in defense, Gudunov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gudunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wandunullha is looking to stand up but Gudunov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gudunov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wandunullha has wrist control.
Dmitry Gudunov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudunov throws an elbow that misses. Wandunullha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gudunov's guard. Nice move by Wandunullha!
Wandunullha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gudunov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gudunov tries to get out of the position.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wandunullha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wandunullha postures up in Gudunov's guard and throws a big left but Gudunov blocks it.
Wandunullha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wandunullha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gudunov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wandunullha on the ground.
Wandunullha won't allow Gudunov to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gudunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudunov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wandunullha is just out of range.
A jab from Gudunov finds it's way through Wandunullha's defenses.
Wandunullha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wandunullha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudunov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wandunullha swinging wildly here.
Gudunov misses with a double jab
and Wandunullha counters with a two punch combo.
Wandunullha gets caught napping as Gudunov dives in and scores a takedown. Wandunullha manages to retain guard.
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!
Gudunov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dmitry Gudunov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandunullha keeping moving, preventing Gudunov from controlling successfully.
Gudunov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gudunov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gudunov chips away with some ground and pound.
Gudunov stands up over Wandunullha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wandunullha keeping moving, preventing Gudunov from controlling successfully.
Gudunov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudunov throws an elbow that misses. Wandunullha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gudunov's guard. Nice move by Wandunullha!
Wandunullha postures up in Gudunov's guard and throws a big left but Gudunov blocks it.
Gudunov wants to sweep here but Wandunullha controlling him for the moment.
Wandunullha throws a big elbow that misses.
Wandunullha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gudunov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gudunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Majnon Wandunullha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudunov throws a hook to the side of Wandunullha's head but Wandunullha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitry Gudunov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gudunov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Gudunov!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Gudunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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