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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sabrina Horozowa (ranked 5241 p4p, 354 weight class) and Amadt Philodes (ranked 4045 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabrina Horozowa!
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, Amadt Philodes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horozowa misses with a low kick.
Philodes with the counter takedown but Horozowa avoids it easily.
Horozowa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Philodes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horozowa thumps Philodes with a low kick.
Horozowa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philodes with the counter takedown but Horozowa avoids it easily.
A low kick from Horozowa is predictable there
and Philodes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Horozowa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horozowa pushes Philodes off looking to stand but Philodes dives back in and keeps control.
Philodes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Horozowa to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horozowa has control of Philodes's left arm, preventing Philodes from doing any damage.
Horozowa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Philodes on the ground.
Philodes drops back looking for a leg! Horozowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horozowa manages to kick Philodes off! Philodes jumps back into Horozowa's guard.
Horozowa wants to sweep but no luck.
Horozowa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philodes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Philodes is fighting to break Horozowa's control of his arms but Horozowa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Philodes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horozowa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horozowa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horozowa!
Horozowa wants to stand but Philodes is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philodes is trying to improve his position.
Philodes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Philodes looking for submissions off his back.
Philodes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philodes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philodes wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horozowa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Horozowa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horozowa tries to clinch up.
Philodes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horozowa defends it well.
Philodes checks a leg kick.
Philodes with the counter takedown but Horozowa avoids it easily.
Horozowa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horozowa throws a low kick but Philodes avoids it.
Philodes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horozowa throws a head kick that misses.
Horozowa swings widly with a right hand
and Philodes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horozowa's guard.
Horozowa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Philodes manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sabrina Horozowa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horozowa is looking to chop away at Philodes's legs.
Horozowa tries to land a front kick but Philodes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philodes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horozowa defends it well.
Horozowa throws a leg kick
and Philodes counters with a single leg into guard. Horozowa didn't expect that.
Horozowa wants to stand up but Philodes is controlling him.
Philodes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horozowa's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horozowa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amadt Philodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Philodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Philodes prevents Horozowa from getting back to his feet.
Philodes is working Horozowa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Philodes throws a big elbow that misses.
Philodes distracts Horozowa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horozowa looking to control.
Horozowa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horozowa wants to get back to his feet but Philodes passes into half guard.
Philodes prevents Horozowa from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Philodes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horozowa tries to roll over but Philodes keeps him under control.
Philodes is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philodes trying to pass the guard but Horozowa defending well.
Philodes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Philodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horozowa wants to get back to his feet.
Philodes throwing shots but Horozowa is blocking nicely.
Philodes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Philodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Philodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philodes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horozowa defends it well.
Philodes prevents Horozowa from standing back up.
Horozowa is trying to get back to full guard.
Philodes working over Horozowa with some ground and pound. Horozowa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Philodes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Horozowa trying to hold on to Philodes's head to control him but Philodes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horozowa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Philodes.
Philodes is nestled in close to Horozowa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Philodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horozowa pushes Philodes off looking to stand but Philodes dives back in and keeps control.
Philodes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Philodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Philodes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadt Philodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horozowa throws a low kick but Philodes avoids it.
Philodes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horozowa can pounce on him.
Horozowa fails to land with a series of punches.
Philodes with the counter takedown but Horozowa avoids it easily.
Horozowa throws out a loose jab but Philodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horozowa lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horozowa.
Horozowa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Philodes tries to counter it with a takedown but Horozowa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horozowa looks to throw a body kick
so Philodes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Horozowa is retaining full guard.
Philodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horozowa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Philodes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Philodes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Philodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philodes throws a big elbow that misses.
Philodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Horozowa is retaining full guard.
Philodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Philodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Philodes working some strikes from top position.
Horozowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Philodes wants to pass the guard but Horozowa is keeping the position.
Horozowa wants to stand and escape but Philodes is having none of it.
Horozowa keeping full guard, as Philodes tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horozowa throws a head kick that misses.
Philodes feints the counter takedown.
Horozowa tries to land a leg kick but Philodes saw it coming and moves away.
Philodes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horozowa throws a low kick but Philodes avoids it.
Philodes keeps the fight on the outside.
Horozowa wants to slow Philodes down by chopping away at his legs.
Philodes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horozowa scores with a head kick. Philodes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Horozowa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Philodes tries to counter it with a takedown but Horozowa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horozowa scoring well with a low kick there.
Horozowa throws out a leg kick but Philodes moves out of range and Horozowa only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horozowa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Philodes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Philodes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Philodes with the counter takedown but Horozowa avoids it easily.
Horozowa throws a big shot that misses.
Philodes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horozowa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horozowa throws a sloppy head kick and Philodes moves out of range easily.
Philodes with the counter takedown but Horozowa avoids it easily.
Horozowa has managed to clinch.
Philodes pulls guard effortlessly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horozowa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horozowa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Philodes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Horozowa has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabrina Horozowa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horozowa 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sabrina Horozowa!
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energy
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