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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 846 p4p, 115 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 1247 p4p, 161 weight class). Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. 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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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Del Oeste's ribcage but misses.
Del Oeste misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Oeste lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
A big right from Del Oeste misses.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Del Oeste counters with a low kick, right behind Pichushkin 's knee.
Pichushkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Del Oeste darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin is holding on to half guard well.
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Del Oeste's head to control him but Del Oeste postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Oeste prevents Pichushkin from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pichushkin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Del Oeste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pichushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Oeste pulls his head out easily.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Oeste trying to control from half guard but Pichushkin is working away.
Pichushkin is trying to control but can't.
That's two 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.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pichushkin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Oeste takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Del Oeste is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pichushkin wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well.
Del Oeste 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.
Pichushkin manages to get to full guard.
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pichushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Del Oeste off! Del Oeste jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Oeste is in trouble now - Pichushkin has advanced to mount!
Del Oeste really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pichushkin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pichushkin landing punches.
Del Oeste 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.
Pichushkin avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Del Oeste sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Del Oeste's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Oeste is holding on for now.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pichushkin pulls his head out easily.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Oeste tries to get to full guard but Pichushkin has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pichushkin thows a huge punch but Del Oeste dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Del Oeste 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.
Del Oeste drops his hands momentarily and Pichushkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Del Oeste fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin avoids it really well and circles away.
As Del Oeste looks to move away, Pichushkin throws a big counter combo but Del Oeste just gets out of the way.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Del Oeste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Del Oeste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pichushkin. Pichushkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Del Oeste there.
Del Oeste is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Del Oeste eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Del Oeste keeps him under control.
Pichushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pichushkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Oeste's head.
Del Oeste moves into full guard.
Pichushkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Oeste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pichushkin lands a couple of digs.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pichushkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Oeste's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Pichushkin pushes his legs off easily.
Pichushkin pushing down on Del Oeste's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Del Oeste is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pichushkin lands a nice short elbow.
Del Oeste wants to improve his position but Pichushkin is controlling well.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Del Oeste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Del Oeste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Oeste flicks out a counter leg kick but Pichushkin steps away.
A lazy left from Del Oeste finds it's target.
A left lands for Del Oeste.
Del Oeste tries to clinch but Pichushkin is having none of it.
Pichushkin is looking to land body kicks.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Oeste dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Oeste.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin lands a head kick!
Del Oeste swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste has a takedown stuffed.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Del Oeste stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Oeste gets the takedown into side control.
Del Oeste is working Pichushkin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pichushkin regains half guard.
Pichushkin gets full guard.
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Pichushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin has his foot on Del Oeste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Oeste works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Del Oeste is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pichushkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Oeste tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep.
Del Oeste tries for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep.
Ryan Del Oeste has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pichushkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Del Oeste's head to control him but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Del Oeste is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Oeste is trying to work for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending well.
Pichushkin is looking to improve his position.
Ryan Del Oeste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Oeste is keen to just control but Pichushkin is a slippery customer.
Pichushkin trying to control but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Oeste is looking to take a break and control but Pichushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Oeste is looking for a kimura but Pichushkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Oeste to get the leverage.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Oeste missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pichushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Del Oeste scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Del Oeste.
I've got Del Oeste 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Del Oeste!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Del Oeste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
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