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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sortek Redfist (ranked 685 p4p, 96 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 442 p4p, 59 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sortek Redfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obuhov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Redfist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Obuhov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Obuhov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redfist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Redfist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Obuhov.
Sloppy strikes there by Obuhov.
The ground and pound from Obuhov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Redfist manages to get back to half guard.
Redfist wants to improve his position but Obuhov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov is thwarting Redfist's attempts to control the position.
Obuhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obuhov winds up and cracks Redfist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Redfist wants to get back to his feet.
Redfist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.
Redfist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Obuhov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obuhov not doing much here.
Redfist is doing well to control the position and prevent Obuhov from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obuhov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redfist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redfist has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Redfist wants to get back to full guard.
Obuhov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Redfist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obuhov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redfist is looking to improve his position.
Obuhov passes to full mount!
Obuhov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obuhov throws some wild stikes that Redfist manages to avoid easily.
Obuhov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Redfist's face.
Obuhov controlling the position easily from mount.
Obuhov with the ground and pound from mount.
Obuhov is working for a guillotine from mount but Redfist frees his head quite easily.
Redfist manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redfist is defending against the submission attempts here by Obuhov.
Obuhov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses. Redfist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obuhov's guard. Nice move by Redfist!
Obuhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redfist wants to get up but he can't break Obuhov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Obuhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obuhov is working an open guard so Redfist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice cross by Redfist.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist connects with a right hand. Obuhov shakes it off.
Obuhov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obuhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obuhov throws an elbow but Redfist slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obuhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfist.
Obuhov defending well as Redfist loads up on a big left hand.
Obuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt - Redfist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Redfist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obuhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obuhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obuhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obuhov moves out of range of the leg kick from Redfist.
Obuhov dives in and grabs Redfist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redfist pushes down on Obuhov's head and hops out.
Sortek Redfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redfist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Redfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Obuhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Obuhov with a jab.
A head kick misses from Redfist.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Redfist is out of range.
Obuhov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redfist on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfist throws a chopping leg kick but Obuhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obuhov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redfist defends it well.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obuhov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redfist misses with a hook
and Obuhov counters with a takedown into side control.
Redfist throws Obuhov to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov drives through with a takedown into Redfist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Redfist working a defensive guard here.
Redfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redfist has momentary wrist control but Obuhov slips an elbow through the middle.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redfist pulls Obuhov in close to prevent any damage.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redfist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Redfist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Redfist wants to sweep but no luck.
Redfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obuhov postures up and lands a big shot to Redfist's brow.
Obuhov chips away with some ground and pound.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redfist is trying to control the position but Obuhov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obuhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Obuhov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redfist is looking to stand up but Obuhov won't let him.
Obuhov has his foot on Redfist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redfist works his way back into a safe position though.
Obuhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redfist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obuhov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obuhov's guard.
Redfist stopping the sweep attempt from Obuhov.
Redfist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Redfist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obuhov's guard.
Obuhov is working an open guard so Redfist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Obuhov walks into a jab.
Redfist tries to work over Obuhov's front leg with a kick but Obuhov checks it.
Obuhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Obuhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redfist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obuhov somewhat.
Redfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obuhov.
Sortek Redfist is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfist throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
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 Sortek Redfist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Obuhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redfist.
Obuhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfist.
Redfist throws a low kick but Obuhov moves out of range easily.
Redfist throws a lazy right hand but Obuhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfist slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Some wild striking there from Redfist.
Redfist slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Redfist misses with a looping left.
Obuhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfist.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Redfist is out of range.
Redfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov throws out a counter right but Redfist avoids it with no problem.
Redfist looks to throw the jab but Obuhov is out of range.
Redfist throws a sloppy head kick and Obuhov moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redfist.
Obuhov throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfist connects with a crisp jab.
Obuhov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redfist has hold of Obuhov's hands but Obuhov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obuhov is trying to work for a kimura but Redfist is defending well.
Redfist controlling the position for now.
Obuhov thows a huge punch but Redfist dodges it nicely.
Redfist is trying is best to control the position here.
Obuhov passes to full mount!
Redfist is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfist tries to hold on but Obuhov pushes him away.
Redfist is looking to improve his position but Obuhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Obuhov controlling the position easily from mount.
Obuhov unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist wants to hold on but Obuhov pushes him away.
Obuhov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Redfist is working to get back to half guard.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redfist is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a nice shot to the head.
Obuhov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Redfist wants to hold on but Obuhov pushes him away.
Redfist is looking to improve his position but Obuhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Obuhov breaks from Redfist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obuhov scoring with strikes but Redfist is staying in there.
Obuhov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obuhov lands with some strikes.
Redfist is rocked!
Redfist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Redfist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obuhov landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov prevents Redfist from getting the reversal.
Redfist tries to hold on but Obuhov pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a heavy elbow.
Obuhov scoring with strikes but Redfist is staying in there.
Redfist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Obuhov! Redfist is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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