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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 285 p4p, 47 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 468 p4p, 66 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 cm
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194 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
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175 cm
31
198 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yes Man Sanchez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sanchez works the jab nicely. Sanchez stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mamchenko sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mamchenko scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mamchenko being controlled here momentarily. Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice defenses there by Sanchez. Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. Mamchenko is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. Mamchenko working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. Sanchez is looking to control Mamchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted? Mamchenko is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mamchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Sanchez is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount! Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mamchenko raining down hammerfists from mount. Mamchenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mamchenko looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mamchenko maintains control. Mamchenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Mamchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes. Mamchenko lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mamchenko dominating with strikes here.
Sanchez is rocked! Mamchenko breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow. Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Oooh a big shot lands for Mamchenko! Sanchez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko! An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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