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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senko has chosen will.i.am T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aigars Senko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov throws a shot to the body.
Fedotov checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Senko.
Fedotov lands with a shot to the body.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Senko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedotov ducks under a wild hook from Senko.
Senko throws a nice looking combination but Fedotov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Senko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fedotov back to the cage. Senko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Senko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Senko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedotov shoots in and bounces Senko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov looking to pass the guard.
Senko has his hands on Fedotov's head, controlling the position.
Senko keeping moving, preventing Fedotov from controlling successfully.
Fedotov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedotov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Senko keeping moving, preventing Fedotov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senko wants to sweep here but Fedotov controlling him for the moment.
Fedotov throwing strikes but missing.
Senko has Fedotov pulled in close to control his posture.
Fedotov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fedotov trying to control but Senko is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at UHK, Inc. inform us that Senko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fedotov throwing strikes but missing.
Fedotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Senko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Senko wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving.
Fedotov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedotov working a defensive guard here.
Senko wants to pass the guard but Fedotov is keeping the position.
Fedotov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fedotov is trying to control the position but Senko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedotov is looking for a triangle here but Senko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fedotov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Senko scores with a hook to the body. Fedotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedotov misses with a body kick.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Senko moves out of range.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Senko.
Fedotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fedotov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Senko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fedotov.
Senko has managed to clinch.
Fedotov tries to work over Senko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Senko.
Senko goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Senko lands with a right hand.
Fedotov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Senko keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Senko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Senko circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Senko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Senko shoots in and drives through. Fedotov sprawls well.
Senko looks to land a left hand but Fedotov moved out of range nicely.
Fedotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedotov slaps away a takedown attempt from Senko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aigars Senko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Senko moves into the clinch.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Senko controls the action.
Senko gets through Fedotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Senko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Senko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Senko is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to work over Senko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Senko as Fedotov tries to tie him up.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Senko avoids the damage to the body.
Senko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Senko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Senko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aigars Senko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Senko.
Senko looks for a takedown but Fedotov sprawls well.
Fedotov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Senko manages to avoid it.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Senko pushes him off.
Senko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Senko moves away.
Senko digs a good body shot into Fedotov's ribs.
Fedotov avoids the head kick by Senko.
Fedotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fedotov swings for the body but Senko moves out of range.
Fedotov throws a jab when Senko was well out of range.
Fedotov punishes Senko's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Senko misses with a head kick.
Senko throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Senko pushes him off.
Senko keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Senko misses.
Fedotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Senko.
Fedotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fedotov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Senko throws a series of punches but Fedotov avoids them all with ease.
Senko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Senko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Senko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Senko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedotov misses with a body shot.
Fedotov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Senko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Senko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Senko.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Senko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Senko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fedotov's head.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Senko is avoiding it.
Senko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Senko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Senko blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Senko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov is struggling to control the position.
Senko prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Senko controls his hands.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Senko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fedotov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fedotov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Senko blocks an elbow strike.
Fedotov taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aigars Senko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Senko rushes Fedotov and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
Senko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Senko stalling in the clinch.
Senko has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Aigars Senko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Fedotov.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Senko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Senko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Senko manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Senko circles away.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Senko manages to avoid it.
Senko clinches up with Fedotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fedotov has Senko pushed against the cage.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Senko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Senko managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Senko being controlled against the cage.
Fedotov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fedotov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A body shot lands from Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Senko avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Senko's elbow.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senko up against the cage.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fedotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Senko avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Senko pulls Fedotov into guard.
Fedotov wants to pass the guard but Senko is keeping the position.
Senko seems keen to control Fedotov's posture.
Fedotov is looking to pass into half guard but Senko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Senko is in guard.
Fedotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senko postures up in Fedotov's guard and throws a big left but Fedotov blocks it.
Aigars Senko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Senko stays in close to Fedotov's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Fedotov pulls Senko in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Senko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fedotov takes a swing at Senko's ribcage but misses.
Senko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fedotov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Senko on his heels. He'll look to pass Senko's guard now, I'm sure.
Senko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fedotov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fedotov is looking to wear down Senko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Senko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Senko thows a body kick. Fedotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fedotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senko, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedotov tries to work over Senko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Senko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Senko was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedotov.
Senko throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a punch to the head.
Senko misses with a takedown attempt - Fedotov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aigars Senko.
Fedotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Senko.
Fedotov scores with a jab.
Senko rushes Fedotov and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Senko.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Senko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Senko is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedotov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Senko blocks the elbow strike.
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 Vyacheslav Fedotov.
I think Senko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aigars Senko!
A very excited looking Aigars Senko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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