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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Fisher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rubin Stone's 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, Rubin Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lance Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fisher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fisher there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubin Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Fisher's coach down at Tsar's Iron Addicts Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fisher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fisher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fisher scores with a nice body kick.
Fisher clinches up against the cage.
Stone tries a body shot but Fisher blocks it.
Stone is trying to stall.
Fisher effectively controlling the action here.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubin Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fisher.
Fisher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stone wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
Fisher pushes Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher trying to land knees to the body.
Fisher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Fisher controlling the action here.
Stone is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher controlling the action here.
Fisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone is trying to stand.
Fisher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fisher counters with a nice body kick.
Fisher has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Stone can't break the clinch.
Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Fisher gets an underhook and turns Stone into the cage.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisher gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fisher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fisher trying to mount his opponent but Stone defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone tries for a takedown but Fisher circles away easily
so Fisher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fisher advances position into side control!
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher is trying to get an arm triangle but Stone is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone is trying to control Fisher's posture but Fisher avoids it.
Lance Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone stops Fisher from passing to mount.
Fisher cracks Stone with a big right hand but Stone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stone is looking to reverse the position.
Fisher controlling the position.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
A control attempt from Stone but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fisher unloading with bombs!
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
Stone is just holding on here. Fisher manages to take his back.
Fisher working for a choke but Stone is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fisher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher connects with a big shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone trying to control the hands but Fisher breaks the grip.
Stone is in bad spot here.
Stone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fisher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stone is really stuck here.
Fisher avoiding Stone 's attempts to control his hands.
Fisher is hanging on to Stone's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone staying busy and making it hard for Fisher to control.
Stone wants to escape the position.
Stone trying to control but not successfully.
Fisher tightening his grip on Stone, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fisher avoiding Stone 's attempts to control his hands.
Stone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone goes for a double leg but Fisher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fisher continues to drive forward.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher prevents Stone from standing back up.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher is pressing down on Stone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stone is holding on for now.
Fisher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stone is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
Fisher is looking to advance position but Stone won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher works his way into side control.
Stone wants to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Stone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fisher's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Fisher.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Fisher is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone is concentrating on defense, preventing Fisher from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Fisher seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fisher eats them both and turns towards Stone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fisher instigates a clinch.
Fisher is trying to trip Stone. He has hold of a leg but Stone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fisher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Lance Fisher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fisher 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Fisher!
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