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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Restobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Shovkovskyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Restobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valentin Shovkovskyj!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shovkovskyj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Restobar defends well and Shovkovskyj ends up having to push Restobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Restobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shovkovskyj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Restobar is fending him off so far but Shovkovskyj persists. Nope, Restobar circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Restobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shovkovskyj.
Shovkovskyj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Restobar's waist but Restobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shovkovskyj off to one side.
Pablo Restobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Shovkovskyj.
Shovkovskyj feints and as Restobar raises his hands in defense, Shovkovskyj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shovkovskyj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shovkovskyj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shovkovskyj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Restobar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shovkovskyj goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Restobar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shovkovskyj but great work by Restobar.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Shovkovskyj tries to bench press Restobar off him but Restobar keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Restobar wants to stand but Shovkovskyj has his arm trapped.
Restobar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shovkovskyj manages to get back to half guard.
Restobar wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Shovkovskyj uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Restobar wants to stand but Shovkovskyj has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shovkovskyj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Restobar defends well.
Shovkovskyj wants to control the position but Restobar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shovkovskyj is looking for a sweep. Restobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shovkovskyj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Restobar is looking to stand up but Shovkovskyj won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shovkovskyj looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shovkovskyj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Restobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Shovkovskyj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Restobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Shovkovskyj will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shovkovskyj looks for a takedown but Restobar sprawls well.
Restobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shovkovskyj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Restobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shovkovskyj somewhat.
Restobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Restobar sprawls well. Restobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shovkovskyj gets slowly back to his feet.
Restobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pablo Restobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Shovkovskyj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj looks for a takedown but Restobar sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Restobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Restobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Restobar wants it to stay on the feet.
Restobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shovkovskyj fails with the takedown.
It looked like Restobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shovkovskyj.
Shovkovskyj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Restobar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shovkovskyj looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shovkovskyj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Restobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shovkovskyj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shovkovskyj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shovkovskyj has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Restobar uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shovkovskyj is on top in guard.
Shovkovskyj stops Restobar from standing up.
Shovkovskyj wants to pass the guard but Restobar is keeping the position.
Shovkovskyj throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shovkovskyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Restobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Restobar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shovkovskyj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shovkovskyj darts in looking for a takedown but Restobar gets double underhooks and turns Shovkovskyj into the cage.
Restobar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Restobar stuffs the takedown.
Pablo Restobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Shovkovskyj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj darts in looking for a takedown but Restobar gets double underhooks and turns Shovkovskyj into the cage.
It looked like Restobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shovkovskyj.
Valentin Shovkovskyj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj shoots in but Restobar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Restobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shovkovskyj.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a double leg but Restobar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Restobar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentin Shovkovskyj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shovkovskyj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Restobar tries to avoid it but Shovkovskyj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Restobar to the ground. Restobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shovkovskyj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Restobar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Restobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Restobar sprawls well. Restobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shovkovskyj gets slowly back to his feet.
Restobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shovkovskyj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shovkovskyj shoots for a takedown but Restobar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Shovkovskyj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shovkovskyj is defended easily by Restobar.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Restobar but Restobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shovkovskyj goes for a double leg but Restobar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Restobar continues to drive forward.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Restobar sprawls well. Restobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shovkovskyj gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shovkovskyj tries for a takedown but Restobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Restobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shovkovskyj.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Restobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Restobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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RATING
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