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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horza Gobuchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Federov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horza Gobuchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Federov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gobuchev moves into the clinch successfully.
Gobuchev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Federov avoiding damage as Gobuchev throws knees to the body.
Federov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Horza Gobuchev has been cut.
Gobuchev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gobuchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gobuchev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gobuchev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gobuchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gobuchev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Federov, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobuchev blocks an elbow strike from Federov.
A short left from Federov.
Federov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Federov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Federov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gobuchev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gobuchev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gobuchev prevents Federov from getting back to his feet.
Gobuchev wants to control from the top but Federov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federov has his foot on Gobuchev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gobuchev works his way back into a safe position though.
Federov controls Gobuchev momentarily but Gobuchev frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Federov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Federov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Federov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gobuchev trying to land knees to the body.
Federov looking to throw knees to the head but Gobuchev is blocking nicely.
Federov misses with a knee strike.
Gobuchev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Federov connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Federov throws an elbow but misses.
Gobuchev scores a nice knee to the body.
Federov looks gassed!
Gobuchev trying to land knees to the body.
Gobuchev trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Gobuchev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Federov pulls Gobuchev into guard.
Gobuchev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gobuchev stopping the sweep attempt from Federov.
Federov has a closed guard, preventing Gobuchev from standing up.
Federov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gobuchev manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobuchev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gobuchev has a closed guard, preventing Federov from standing up.
Federov stands up and waves to Gobuchev to follow him.
Gobuchev tries to clinch there but Federov circles away.
Gobuchev throws a head kick that misses.
Federov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gobuchev counters by moving into the clinch.
Federov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Federov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's four 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.
Federov lands a shoulder strike.
Gobuchev misses with a knee strike.
Gobuchev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Federov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gobuchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Federov looks to clinch
and Gobuchev counters by clinching up.
Gobuchev is trying to break free.
Federov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horza Gobuchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gobuchev clinches with his opponent.
Federov connects with a knee to the head.
Federov connects with a knee to the head.
Federov tries a knee to the head but Gobuchev blocks it.
Federov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gobuchev uses from the top position.
Federov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Federov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Federov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horza Gobuchev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Federov clinches up with Gobuchev and pushes him back against the cage.
Gobuchev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Federov.
Gobuchev throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Federov.
Gobuchev is trying to drag Federov to the mat but Federov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gobuchev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Federov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Federov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gobuchev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Federov lands a knee to the body.
Federov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Federov throws an elbow that misses.
Federov connects with a knee to the head.
Federov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Federov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Federov.
Federov breaks from the clinch.
Federov clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gobuchev stops a takedown attempt from Federov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gobuchev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Federov.
A left hand lands to the body for Federov.
Gobuchev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Federov taking a breather.
Federov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gobuchev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Federov.
Gobuchev swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Gobuchev.
Federov looks to clinch
and Gobuchev counters with a three punch combo that has Federov backing up. Federov nods at Gobuchev to acknowledge the strikes.
Gobuchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Federov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gobuchev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Federov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gobuchev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Federov on the ground.
Gobuchev is looking to reverse the position.
Federov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Federov closes the distance and clinches.
Federov looking to throw knees to the head but Gobuchev is blocking nicely.
Gobuchev slowing the pace effectively.
Federov wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Federov.
Gobuchev trying to control the position but instead, Federov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gobuchev into the cage.
Federov keeps control of Gobuchev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Federov manages to break the clinch.
Federov darts in and clinches Gobuchev up against the cage.
Federov tries to land a knee to the head but Gobuchev blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Gobuchev.
Federov throws an elbow that misses.
Gobuchev stops a takedown attempt from Federov.
Horza Gobuchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Federov.
Federov lands a damaging elbow.
Gobuchev avoids a wild elbow strike from Federov.
Federov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gobuchev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Federov lands a knee to the body.
Federov misses with a knee strike.
Federov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gobuchev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gobuchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Federov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Federov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Federov misses with a knee to the head.
Federov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gobuchev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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.
Gobuchev misses with a knee strike.
Gobuchev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Federov is keeping busy.
Federov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Federov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gobuchev is trying to drag Federov to the mat but Federov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Federov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Federov wants to clinch.
Gobuchev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gobuchev wants to get back to his feet.
Federov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Federov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horza Gobuchev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gobuchev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gobuchev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gobuchev misses with a head kick.
Gobuchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Federov moves into range and clinches up with Gobuchev.
Gobuchev trying to control the position but instead, Federov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gobuchev into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Federov.
Gobuchev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Federov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gobuchev landing knees to the head.
Alexander Federov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gobuchev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Federov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Federov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gobuchev's brow.
Federov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Federov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gobuchev is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gobuchev landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gobuchev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Federovs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Federov.
Federov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gobuchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gobuchev avoiding damage as Federov throws knees to the body.
Gobuchev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gobuchev crunches a lovely knee into Federov's ribcage.
Federov trying to control the position but instead, Gobuchev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Federov into the cage.
Gobuchev tries a knee to the head but Federov blocks it.
Federov crunches a lovely knee into Gobuchev's ribcage.
Come on Gobuchev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Federov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Federov throws an elbow but misses.
Gobuchev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Federov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gobuchev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Federov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gobuchev blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federov is trying to stall.
Federov tries to pull guard but Gobuchev won't allow it.
A short right from Federov on the inside.
A knee to the head by Federov.
Gobuchev prevents the takedown attempt.
Gobuchev stalling in the clinch but Federov improves position.
Gobuchev stalls.
Gobuchev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Federov has him pressed against the cage.
Federov is trying to maintain a safe position but Gobuchev gets an underhook and turns Federov into the cage.
Federov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gobuchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Federov breaks the clinch.
Federov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Federov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gobuchev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Federov is looking to clinch.
Federov tries to clinch but Gobuchev moves out of range.
Gobuchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Federov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobuchev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gobuchev walks into a left hand.
Federov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gobuchev counters with a nice leg kick.
Federov tries to clinch there but Gobuchev circles away.
Federov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Federov tries to clinch up but Gobuchev circles away and keeps his distance.
Gobuchev tries a head kick but it misses.
Federov rushes Gobuchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gobuchev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Federov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Gobuchev misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Federov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gobuchev tries to avoid it but Federov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gobuchev to the ground. Gobuchev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horza Gobuchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Federov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Federov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gobuchev - the referee stops the clock and Federov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gobuchev. Federov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gobuchev misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Gobuchev fails to land.
Federov gets control of Gobuchev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Federov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Federov wants to sweep here but Gobuchev controlling him for the moment.
Horza Gobuchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gobuchev!
Gobuchev trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Federov.
I've got Federov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Federov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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