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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Truman Madden (ranked 6372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Chakovsky (ranked 6244 p4p, 0 weight class). Chakovsky has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 cm
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177 lbs
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175 cm
18
178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Truman Madden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Chakovsky! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Madden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chakovsky. A punch combination from Chakovsky misses. Madden is looking to counter the offense by Chakovsky and move into the clinch. Madden moves out of range of the strikes. Chakovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Madden throwing a counter right hand but Chakovsky manages to avoid it. Chakovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madden. Chakovsky looks to land a combination but Madden avoids it well. Madden swings widly with a right hand
and Chakovsky counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chakovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing. Madden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chakovsky.
Chakovsky looks winded! Madden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chakovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chakovsky looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chakovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Madden's shoulder, as Madden tries to avoid the shot. Chakovsky throws the left hand but Madden avoids the punch easily. Chakovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Madden's shoulder, as Madden tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Chakovsky misses its intended target. Danga de danga de dang - Madden scores with a four punch combination! Madden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chakovsky just stands there and leans against the cage. Madden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madden is trying to break the clinch but Chakovsky is controlling him. Madden struggles to land a body shot inside as Chakovsky controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Madden working Chakovsky over with knees to the body. Madden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chakovsky is trying to push Madden away but Madden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Madden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chakovsky's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Chakovsky. Madden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Madden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden trying to control but Chakovsky is working from the bottom. Chakovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Chakovsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Madden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A frustrated look appears on Madden's face as he tries to break the clinch. Madden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Madden tries to land knees in the clinch but Chakovsky avoids the damage to the body. Madden can't find room to land a body shot as Chakovsky controls the action.
Madden misses with a body punch.
Chakovsky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Madden is trying to push Chakovsky away but Chakovsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Chakovsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Madden manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Madden moves away from the strike by Chakovsky. Madden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chakovsky.
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 Truman Madden will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chakovsky scores with a hook. Madden is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yuri Chakovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup. Madden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chakovsky moves away. Madden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chakovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chakovsky looks to throw the jab but Madden is out of range. Madden staying out of range there. Madden misses the shot to the body. Chakovsky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madden looks to land a combination but Chakovsky avoids it well. Chakovsky misses with an uppercut. Madden wants to clinch up but Chakovsky keeps it at a distance. Chakovsky loads up on a big right hand but Madden slips the punch. Chakovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madden. A looping hook to the body misses from Chakovsky. Madden does a little dance to reset his feet. Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Chakovsky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Madden has closed the distance and engaged Chakovsky in a clinch.
Madden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chakovsky is defending well for now. Madden lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Chakovsky is trying to break the clinch but Madden is controlling him. Madden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chakovsky is defending well for now. Chakovsky working aggressively here.
Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Madden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Chakovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Madden moves out of range as Chakovsky strikes. Madden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Yuri Chakovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Chakovsky misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chakovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Madden darts in and clinches Chakovsky up against the cage. Madden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chakovsky or not. Madden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Madden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chakovsky uses from the top position. Madden tries to land a sweep but no joy. Madden is looking for a triangle but Chakovsky pushes his legs off easily.
Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chakovsky is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madden being controlled here, momentarily. Madden controls Chakovsky momentarily but Chakovsky frees himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chakovsky stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Truman Madden will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Madden slips a jab from Chakovsky. As Chakovsky looks to move away, Madden throws a big counter combo but Chakovsky just gets out of the way. Chakovsky misses with a hook. Chakovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing. Madden darts in and clinches Chakovsky up against the cage. Chakovsky misses with an elbow over the top. Madden wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden misses with a knee strike.
Chakovsky blocks a body shot from Madden. Chakovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chakovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Madden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chakovsky takes a swing at Madden's ribcage but misses. Madden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chakovsky throws out the jab. Chakovsky throws a series of strikes that have Madden backpedaling.
Chakovsky throws a body shot but no joy. Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Chakovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madden. Madden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Madden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chakovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madden somewhat. Madden slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Chakovsky. Madden fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chakovsky. A jab from Chakovsky misses. Chakovsky misses with a straight right. Chakovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madden circles away quickly and effectively. Chakovsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Madden darts in and clinches Chakovsky up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chakovsky uses from the top position. Madden looking for a guillotine here but Chakovsky defends easily.
Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chakovsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Madden working a defensive guard here.
Chakovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet. Madden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Chakovsky misses the jab. Madden attempts a counter takedown but Chakovsky avoids it well and moves away. Yuri Chakovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chakovsky throws a big shot that misses. Madden is looking to counter the offense by Chakovsky and move into the clinch. Chakovsky misses with a hook. Madden ducked under it nicely. Madden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Madden tries to clinch up. Yuri Chakovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chakovsky throws a hook but Madden avoids it easily. Madden throws a big counter combination but Chakovsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Truman Madden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A big left from Chakovsky misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuri Chakovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Madden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Truman Madden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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