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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdi Ali Raouff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Raouff has chosen Aishiq as his entrance music. Abdi Ali Raouff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 cm
25
263 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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200 cm
25
274 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Vadim Markov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdi Ali Raouff! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A right-left combo lands from Markov. Ali Raouff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Markov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali Raouff has time to react. Markov fails to land the takedown. Markov blocks a low kick nicely. Markov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Markov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali Raouff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali Raouff checks it well. Ali Raouff drops Markov with a left and a right! Oh, Markov is hurt - Ali Raouff dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Vadim Markov has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ali Raouff trying to control the position but Markov is working away. Ali Raouff takes a little break here. Markov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Ali Raouff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ali Raouff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Markov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ali Raouff.
Markov wants to get back to his feet but Ali Raouff is dominant here and he's now got Markov's back! Markov just trying to survive but Ali Raouff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Ali Raouff wants to control the position but Markov frees himself and scrambles - Ali Raouff manages to regain control in side control.
Ali Raouff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Ali Raouff looks up at the clock and then as Markov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ali Raouff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vadim Markov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vadim Markov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdi Ali Raouff! Our winner, Abdi Ali Raouff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
35% |
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