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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 5298 p4p, 548 weight class) and Ibo Dalamekov (ranked 5281 p4p, 545 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dalamekov's choice of entrance music: Chechen Mob Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibo Dalamekov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalamekov lands a right hook to the body.
Dalamekov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ventura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalamekov winds up and cracks Ventura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dalamekov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalamekov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalamekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dalamekov has eaten all the pies!
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov working Ventura over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dalamekov working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ventura pushes Dalamekov off looking to stand but Dalamekov dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Dalamekov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalamekov stands up out of the half guard.
Dalamekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Dalamekov.
Ventura has Dalamekov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalamekov up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalamekov fails to pull guard.
Ventura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalamekov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ventura can't fight it off and eventually Dalamekov manages to take the fight to the floor. Ventura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dalamekov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ventura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
Ventura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalamekov is working Ventura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ventura pulls Dalamekov in to control the position.
Dalamekov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalamekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ventura is retaining full guard.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ventura rushes Dalamekov and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Ventura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dalamekov has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura misses with a knee strike.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ventura.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalamekov wants the takedown. Ventura is fighting it off but Dalamekov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ventura's guard against the cage.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ventura has his feet on Dalamekov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibo Dalamekov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dalamekov lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased.
Ventura clinches with his opponent.
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalamekov is defending well for now.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Dalamekov goes for a takedown attempt but Ventura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalamekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Dalamekov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ventura doesn't seem phased though.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
Dalamekov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Dalamekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ventura darts in and clinches Dalamekov up against the cage.
Dalamekov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ventura kicks Dalamekov off and gets back to his feet.
Dalamekov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalamekov misses the shot to the body.
Dalamekov is breathing heavily.
Ventura moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ventura on the inside.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalamekov up against the cage.
Ventura digs a right hand underneath Dalamekov's ribcage. Dalamekov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalamekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura is stalling here.
Dalamekov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura slowing the pace effectively.
Dalamekov can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura looking to slow down the pace here.
Ventura tries to land knees in the clinch but Dalamekov avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Ventura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalamekov fails to pull guard.
Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalamekov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Dalamekov is looking to take this one to the mat.
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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ventura.
Dalamekov is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalamekov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalamekov takes a shot to the head.
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Dalamekov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalamekov.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Ventura tenderised Dalamekov's leg. Dalamekov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalamekov throws a hook to the side of Ventura's head but Ventura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalamekov circles away.
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 Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalamekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalamekov misses the shot to the body.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov moves out of range.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalamekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalamekov.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalamekov missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalamekov throws a combination that misses
and Ventura counters with an outside leg kick.
Dalamekov misses with an uppercut
and Ventura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalamekov thinking.
Ventura darts in trying to clinch
and Dalamekov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalamekov defends well and Ventura ends up having to push Dalamekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ventura defends it nicely.
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalamekov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalamekov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov moves away
and Dalamekov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalamekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalamekov is defending well for now.
Dalamekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ventura uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalamekov controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself.
Dalamekov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ventura escapes and throws Dalamekov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ventura stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura connects with the punch.
Ventura pushes Dalamekov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalamekov.
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalamekov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Dalamekov misses with a shot to the body
and Ventura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dalamekov misses with a straight right.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Dalamekov moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalamekov lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura instigates a clinch.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalamekov avoids it.
Ventura manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Dalamekov from controlling successfully.
Ventura is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ventura 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
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