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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Kabakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by eRa - enae Volare Mezzo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabian Kabakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov throws a hook but Kabakov blocks it.
Kabakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kabakov lands a head kick. Nemkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kabakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kabakov lunges at Nemkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nemkov's hand.
Kabakov throws a lazy head kick
and Nemkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kabakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kabakov sneaks back into half guard.
Nemkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kabakov trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov throwing shots but Kabakov is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kabakov wants to get back to full guard.
Nemkov controlling the pace.
Kabakov trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabakov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kabakov trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kabakov wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nemkov wants to pass the guard but Kabakov is defending well.
Nemkov thows a huge punch but Kabakov dodges it nicely.
Kabakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nemkov.
Kabakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nemkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nemkov's back!
Kabakov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nemkov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kabakov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nemkov trying to get back to his feet but Kabakov is in full control for now.
Kabakov is hanging on to Nemkov's back as he tries to escape.
Nemkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kabakov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nemkov is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kabakov working a defensive guard here.
Kabakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nemkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov controls Nemkov momentarily but Nemkov frees himself.
Nemkov preventing the sweep.
Nemkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Kabakov keeps moving.
Kabakov controls Nemkov momentarily but Nemkov frees himself.
Kabakov wants to sweep here but Nemkov controlling him for the moment.
Nemkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kabakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nemkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabakov is retaining full guard.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Kabakov keeps moving.
Nemkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Kabakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nemkov is one step ahead there.
Kabakov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kabakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nemkov has momentary wrist control but Kabakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nemkov has momentary wrist control but Kabakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kabakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabian Kabakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kabakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kabakov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nemkov feints the counter takedown.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nemkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kabakov is looking to clinch.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Kabakov.
Kabakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Nemkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kabakov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kabakov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nemkov has Kabakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nemkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nemkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nemkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemkov looks for a takedown but Kabakov sprawls well.
Fabian Kabakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kabakov.
Fabian Kabakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kabakov tries to clinch but Nemkov is having none of it.
Nemkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kabakov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nemkov will feel that in the morning.
Kabakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nemkov shoots in and drives through. Kabakov sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kabakov!
Kabakov misses with a head kick.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Kabakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kabakov also avoids with ease.
Nemkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nemkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nemkov tries to land a knee to the head but Kabakov blocks with his arms.
Kabakov lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kabakov.
Kabakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nemkov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kabakov blocks an uppercut.
Nemkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kabakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kabakov ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kabakov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kabakov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Kabakov.
Kabakov throws a leg kick which misses Nemkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nemkov tries to avoid it.
Nemkov shoots in and bounces Kabakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kabakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nemkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabakov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is working Kabakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kabakov trying to control the position.
Nemkov trying to control but Kabakov is working from the bottom.
Nemkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nemkov has managed to get both his arms back between Kabakov's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kabakov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Nemkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nemkov trying to control but Kabakov is working from the bottom.
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.
Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Kabakov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kabakov cracks a nice hook into Nemkov's ribs.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kabakov thows a body kick. Nemkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Kabakov.
Kabakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kabakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nemkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kabakov blocks the elbow strike.
Kabakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nemkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemkov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Kabakov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kabakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nemkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabakov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kabakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kabakov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nemkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kabakov throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Nemkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kabakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kabakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kabakov is looking to land body kicks.
Kabakov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nemkov. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nemkov.
Nemkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kabakov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Kabakov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nemkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kabakov, as that shot connected.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt - Kabakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nemkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kabakov, which made it look bad.
Kabakov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kabakov.
Nemkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kabakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Nemkov misses.
Kabakov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kabakov throws a head kick that misses.
Nemkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kabakov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nemkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemkov throws out a loose jab but Kabakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kabakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nemkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabakov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nemkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemkov.
Fabian Kabakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Nemkov.
Kabakov lands a body shot.
Kabakov misses with a body kick.
Nemkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Kabakov manages to get underhooks.
Fabian Kabakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nemkov breaks the clinch.
Kabakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nemkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nemkov has Kabakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Kabakov.
Nemkov manages to break the clinch.
Kabakov lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Kabakov moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kabakov is looking to clinch but Nemkov is avoiding it.
Kabakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kabakov takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kabakov.
And Nemkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kabakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fabian Kabakov is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Kabakov.
Nemkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kabakov connects with a high kick.
Kabakov misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nemkov.
Check out the look on Nemkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kabakov taking a bit of punishment here - Nemkov scoring with strikes.
Oleg Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov is looking to regain half guard here but Nemkov keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov blocks the strikes from Kabakov.
Nemkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kabakov, who protects the arm well.
Nemkov working the head with strikes.
Kabakov is looking to reverse the position.
Oleg Nemkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nemkov working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Kabakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kabakov, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Fabian Kabakov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Fabian Kabakov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Fabian Kabakov!
Fabian Kabakov wins by unanimous decision!
Oleg Nemkov was interviewed post fight and said 'Без муки нет науки.'.
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