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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Fresh (ranked 4492 p4p, 4003 weight class) and Konstantin Abakumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Abakumov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Abakumov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh misses with a series of wild punches.
Abakumov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fresh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konstantin Abakumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh misses with a double jab.
Abakumov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fresh.
Fresh looks to land a combination but Abakumov avoids it well.
Abakumov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fresh.
No joy there for Fresh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abakumov gets a double leg takedown into Fresh's guard.
Fresh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abakumov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fresh is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abakumov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abakumov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fresh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Fresh is keeping the position.
Fresh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abakumov slips nicely into half guard.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Abakumov winds up and cracks Fresh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fresh has one foot on Abakumov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abakumov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fresh's waist but Fresh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abakumov off to one side.
Don Fresh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Abakumov.
No luck for Abakumov with that takedown attempt.
Abakumov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abakumov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fresh is trying to defend but Abakumov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fresh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abakumov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abakumov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fresh taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abakumov connects with a nice short shot to Fresh's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
Abakumov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fresh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov winds up and cracks Fresh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abakumov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abakumov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abakumov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov lands a big elbow.
Abakumov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fresh takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Abakumov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
Konstantin Abakumov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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