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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Minakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov dodges the punch combination from Lobov.
Lobov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lobov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Minakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lobov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Minakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minakov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lobov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Minakov lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lobov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minakov, pushing him back against the cage.
Lobov manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minakov is defended easily by Lobov.
Nice takedown defense from Minakov. No joy for Lobov on that attempt.
Lobov clinches.
Lobov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobov shoots for a takedown but Minakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minakov defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Minakov misses the target.
Minakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lobov pinned against the cage. Lobov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lobov wants to clinch up but Minakov keeps it at a distance.
Lobov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lobov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minakov swivels and escapes.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lobov sprawls well. Lobov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov goes for a takedown attempt but Minakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minakov shoots and misses
and Lobov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Lobov as Minakov shoots in.
Minakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Minakov gets tackled into the cage by Lobov. Lobov maintains the clinch.
Lobov breaks the clinch.
Lobov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Lobov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minakov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but Minakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minakov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobov sprawls well. He's pushed Minakov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lobov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Minakov.
A bone on bone clash there as Lobov blocks the leg kick.
Lobov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lobov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lobov manages to break the clinch.
Lobov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minakov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lobov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lobov looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minakov is trying to force a seperation but Lobov has the dominant position.
Lobov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minakov has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lobov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Minakov throws a head kick but Lobov moves out of range.
Minakov sets himself, and Lobov steps forward looking for the clinch! Minakov avoids it this time.
Lobov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minakov misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lobov.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lobov darts in looking for a takedown but Minakov gets double underhooks and turns Lobov into the cage.
Lobov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lobov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Minakov as Lobov shoots in.
Minakov tries to counter with a takedown but Lobov is quick to defend against it.
Oleg Minakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lobov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Lobov tries to get set, Minakov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lobov manages to avoid the attempt.
Lobov is looking to clinch.
Lobov avoids the body shot from Minakov.
Minakov shoots in for a double leg but Lobov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Lobov gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lobov is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Lobov circles away and we're back to standing.
Lobov rushes Minakov and presses him up against the cage.
Lobov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobov fails with a takedown attempt.
Minakov is looking to counter the offense by Lobov and move into the clinch.
Minakov tries to land a front kick but Lobov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov misses with a head kick.
Lobov throws a combination that misses
and Minakov counters by clinching up.
Lobov decides to pull guard.
Lobov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lobov has Minakov pulled in close to control his posture.
Minakov won't allow Lobov to sweep him here.
Minakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lobov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minakov clinches up with Lobov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lobov moves into the clinch.
Lobov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov breaks the clinch.
Lobov tries for a takedown but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lobov keeps the fight on the outside.
Minakov fails with the takedown.
Minakov misses with a body kick.
Lobov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobov wants to clinch.
Lenny Lobov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Lobov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Lobov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Minakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobov.
Lobov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lobov.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobov moves into the clinch.
Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov moves into the clinch successfully.
Minakov jumps guard but Lobov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lobov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minakov after a bit of a struggle.
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Minakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lobov walks away with a smile on his face. Minakov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobov lands a two punch combo.
Lobov clinches up with Minakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Lobov won't allow it.
Minakov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Minakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but Minakov shows good takedown defense.
Lobov looks for a takedown but Minakov sprawls well.
Lobov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lobov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Minakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lobov defends well and Minakov ends up having to push Lobov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt - Minakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lobov goes for a double leg but Minakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minakov continues to drive forward.
Minakov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lobov fails to land the takedown.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minakov as he avoids it easily.
Minakov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lobov stuffs the takedown attempt from Minakov. Minakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Minakov is looking to clinch.
Oleg Minakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobov looks for a takedown but Minakov sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov closes the distance and clinches up with Lobov, looking for a takedown. Minakov pushes Lobov against the cage but Lobov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lobov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lobov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Minakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lobov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lobov wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Minakov.
Minakov jumps guard and drags Lobov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lobov trying to control the position from guard on top but Minakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov is controlling Lobov's posture.
Lobov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Minakov moves into the clinch.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Minakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobov drops back down to his feet.
Minakov is working for takedown but Lobov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov manages to break the clinch.
Oleg Minakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny Lobov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minakov wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Lobov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lobov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Lobov!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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