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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 416 p4p, 61 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 994 p4p, 141 weight class). Simone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shakewell - Leglock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rishkinov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rishkinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simone gets caught flat footed, as Rishkinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rishkinov content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Simone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rishkinov is looking to pass into half guard but Simone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simone is in guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rishkinov is keeping the position for now.
Simone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simone controls Rishkinov momentarily but Rishkinov frees himself.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rishkinov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position.
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Simone pushes his legs off easily.
Simone won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Rishkinov wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov is controlling Simone's posture.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard.
Rishkinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rishkinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov postures up.
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simone throws a body kick that misses
and Rishkinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simone's guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rishkinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone wants to control but Rishkinov passes easily into half guard.
Simone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rishkinov wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Rishkinov from advancing to side control.
Rishkinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Rishkinov sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Simone is looking to get back to full guard here but Rishkinov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rishkinov works to advance to full mount. Simone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Rishkinov maintains control.
Rishkinov avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot to the head.
Simone regains half guard.
Rishkinov uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone.
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rishkinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simone?
Rishkinov landing shots from mount.
Simone regains half guard.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Rishkinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simone is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov drops an elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Simone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simone wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Rishkinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Rishkinov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone with a hook.
Rishkinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rishkinov with a body shot.
Rishkinov avoids a kick to the body.
Rishkinov is looking to wear down Simone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rishkinov blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Rishkinov. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Rishkinov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rishkinov scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a jab to the body
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Joey Simone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov misses with a hook to the body
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Simone catches Rishkinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rishkinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Simone tries to clinch there but Rishkinov circles away.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone tries to sprawl but Rishkinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rishkinov working Simone over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rishkinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rishkinov has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simone can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rishkinov won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rishkinov has passed into half guard!
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Joey Simone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rishkinov content to control rather than advance.
Rishkinov works his way into side control.
Rishkinov is staying tight to Simone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Rishkinov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rishkinov controls the position.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
After winning the bout, Serhey Rishkinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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