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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bezmenov (ranked 3615 p4p, 438 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 2588 p4p, 333 weight class). Feti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. S-Tool - Lights Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yuri Bezmenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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207 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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191 cm
24
213 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Bezmenov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bezmenov shoots in but no luck this time. A countering left hand to the body from Feti misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Bezmenov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Feti stuffs the takedown. Bezmenov gets a takedown into half guard. Feti wants to control but Bezmenov is keeping busy.
Bezmenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Feti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Feti tries to get to full guard but Bezmenov has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bezmenov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feti sees it coming and defends easily. Bezmenov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bezmenov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Feti defends it well. Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but Feti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezmenov to get the leverage. Bezmenov is working for a kimura but Feti is defending it quite comfortably.
Bezmenov trying to mount his opponent but Feti defends it. Feti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Feti is pressing down on Bezmenov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bezmenov preventing the sweep. Bezmenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feti swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bezmenov is pushing down on Feti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feti is fighting to maintain full guard but Bezmenov has managed to sneak the leg through. Feti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Bezmenov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bezmenov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feti is just riding it out for now. Bezmenov eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bezmenov is looking for a kimura here.
Bezmenov is working for a submission of some sort.
Feti is trying to control but can't.
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov. Bezmenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Feti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bezmenov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are battling for position here. Feti manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Bezmenov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bezmenov with a poor takedown and Feti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Feti lands a jab. Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt enabling Feti to counter with a crisp jab. Bezmenov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feti avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Bezmenov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Feti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bezmenov shoots in and drives through. Feti sprawls well. Feti is looking for the big counter here. Bezmenov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Feti defends well and Bezmenov ends up having to push Feti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Feti drives through and clinches with Bezmenov against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bezmenov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Feti is controlling Bezmenov's trapped leg to prevent Bezmenov from advancing to side control. Bezmenov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feti keeps control of the position for the meantime. Feti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bezmenov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bezmenov's back! Bezmenov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Feti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bezmenov looking for submissions off his back. Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Feti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feti pulls his head out easily. Feti is looking to take a break and control but Bezmenov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feti in particular looking to stall. Feti trying to control the action but Bezmenov is working from the bottom. Feti controlling the pace. Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feti pulls his head out easily. Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Feti trying to control from half guard but Bezmenov is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bezmenov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Feti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Feti cracks a nice hook into Bezmenov's ribs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Feti with a hook. Feti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Feti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Feti misses the jab. Feti cracks Bezmenov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bezmenov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feti finish him?
Bezmenov is rocked! Sione Feti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bezmenov with a poor takedown and Feti counters with a lovely shot to the body. Oh Bezmenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bezmenov fails with the takedown and Feti counters with a crisp right that sends Bezmenov to the canvas! Feti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Feti! An out of breath Sione Feti 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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RATING
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