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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Hernados (ranked 5152 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Vashchenko (ranked 3993 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Hernados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxim Vashchenko!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernados misses with a takedown attempt - Vashchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernados tries to clinch but Vashchenko moves out of range.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernados tries for a takedown but Vashchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Hernados. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vashchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernados, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernados shoots in but Vashchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernados throws a head kick but Vashchenko moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vashchenko. No joy for Hernados on that attempt.
Hernados has a takedown stuffed.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernados is breathing heavily.
Hernados tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
Vashchenko dodges the punch combination from Hernados.
Hernados throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernados tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vashchenko swivels and escapes.
Hernados fails with a takedown attempt.
Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernados tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vashchenko defends well and Hernados ends up having to push Vashchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernados tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernados doesn't manage to clinch there - Vashchenko circles away.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch but Vashchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko avoids the head kick by Hernados.
Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily.
Hernados is looking to clinch but Vashchenko is avoiding it.
A combination from Hernados does no damage.
Hernados shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vashchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been informed that Vashchenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch but Vashchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo Hernados seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernados has a takedown stuffed.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko blocks a leg kick.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vashchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernados. Hernados gets slowly back to his feet.
Vashchenko stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernados.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vashchenko avoids the body shot from Hernados.
Vashchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vashchenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vashchenko slips a jab and a cross from Hernados.
Vashchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernados. Hernados gets slowly back to his feet.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernados pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Hernados. Those never looked like landing.
Hernados fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernados is looking to clinch.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernados tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernados misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernados wants to clinch.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vashchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernados or perhaps it was just good defense by Vashchenko, which made it look bad.
Pablo Hernados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernados shoots in but Vashchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Hernados. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernados goes for a double leg but Vashchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vashchenko continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernados looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernados goes for a double leg but Vashchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vashchenko continues to drive forward.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vashchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vashchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernados is looking to clinch but Vashchenko is avoiding it.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vashchenko gets tackled into the cage by Hernados. Hernados maintains the clinch.
Vashchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vashchenko is trying to drag Hernados to the mat but Hernados just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko looking for a takedown.
Hernados drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vashchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernados fails with a takedown attempt.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernados fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vashchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernados shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vashchenko as he avoids it easily.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Vashchenko as Hernados shoots in.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernados fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vashchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxim Vashchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vashchenko slips a jab and a cross from Hernados.
Hernados fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vashchenko 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! And we move into the final round!
Hernados shoots in for a double leg but Vashchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernados tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vashchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernados has a takedown stuffed.
Hernados wants to clinch.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernados shoots in for a double leg but Vashchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Hernados. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernados shoots for a takedown but Vashchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernados is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernados throws a head kick but Vashchenko moves out of range.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernados misses with a hook. Vashchenko ducked under it nicely.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernados tries to clinch up.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Vashchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernados wants to clinch.
No luck for Hernados with that takedown attempt.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vashchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernados.
Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily.
Hernados tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vashchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernados somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko stuffs the takedown.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vashchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernados shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernados shoots for a double leg takedown but Vashchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Hernados's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.
Hernados shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vashchenko pinned against the cage. Vashchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vashchenko feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernados tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vashchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernados somewhat.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernados fails with the takedown.
Hernados swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernados looks to land a left hand but Vashchenko moved out of range nicely.
Pablo Hernados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernados misses with a series of wild punches.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vashchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vashchenko 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vashchenko!
Our winner, Maxim Vashchenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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