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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Surkho Dratchev (ranked 536 p4p, 289 weight class) and Pablo Abrazos (ranked 71 p4p, 39 weight class). Dratchev comes to the cage accompanied by Schweine by Glukoza Nostra. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Abrazos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dratchev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abrazos moves forwards but Dratchev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Abrazos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dratchev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abrazos.
Dratchev catches Abrazos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dratchev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Abrazos.
Abrazos throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Abrazos both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt - Abrazos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dratchev lands a leg kick that knocks Abrazos off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Abrazos misses its intended target.
Abrazos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abrazos misses with a wild body shot.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abrazos.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abrazos throws out the jab.
Dratchev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abrazos's waist but Abrazos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dratchev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dratchev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrazos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Abrazos is keeping the position.
Dratchev trying to control but Abrazos is working from the bottom.
Abrazos keeping full guard, as Dratchev tries to pass.
Dratchev has gone for a leg lock! Abrazos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dratchev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev trying to control the position.
Abrazos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dratchev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abrazos passes into half guard.
Dratchev tries to roll over but Abrazos keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dratchev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dratchev has his foot on Abrazos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abrazos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dratchev is trying to keep Abrazos in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abrazos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dratchev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dratchev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
Dratchev throws a head kick that Abrazos semi-blocks.
Abrazos throws a head kick but Dratchev moves out of range.
Abrazos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abrazos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrazos stuffs the takedown.
Dratchev moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Abrazos does no damage.
Abrazos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abrazos connects with a body shot that sends Dratchev's belly button to the back.
Abrazos connects with a body shot that sends Dratchev's belly button to the back.
Abrazos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Abrazos saw that one coming.
Dratchev blocks the body kick.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Abrazos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abrazos throws a series of punches but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dratchev moves out of range as Abrazos strikes.
Abrazos scores with a body shot.
Abrazos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dratchev moves away.
Dratchev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abrazos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abrazos.
Abrazos misses with a looping left.
Abrazos misses with an uppercut.
Dratchev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abrazos sprawls well initially but Dratchev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dratchev trying to mount his opponent but Abrazos defends it.
Dratchev is trying to control. Abrazos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dratchev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abrazos!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dratchev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Abrazos is holding on tight.
Dratchev avoids the attempt from Abrazos to control.
Dratchev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dratchev wants to control the pace but Abrazos is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev tries to take Abrazos's back but instead Abrazos uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dratchev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dratchev is pressing down on Abrazos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abrazos is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrazos is not content to let Dratchev control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev is controlling the pace.
Abrazos is looking to improve his position.
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but Abrazos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dratchev to get the leverage.
Dratchev not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dratchev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pablo Abrazos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dratchev misses the jab.
Dratchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrazos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dratchev.
Abrazos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abrazos throws a sloppy head kick and Dratchev moves out of range easily.
Abrazos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Dratchev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abrazos tries to avoid it but Dratchev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abrazos to the ground. Abrazos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo Abrazos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abrazos misses with a wild combination.
Abrazos connects with a body shot that sends Dratchev's belly button to the back.
Dratchev throws a combination. Abrazos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Pablo Abrazos's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Abrazos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abrazos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dratchev has time to react.
Abrazos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abrazos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abrazos throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Abrazos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dratchev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abrazos.
Abrazos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abrazos throws a front kick that sends Dratchev stumbling back into the cage.
Dratchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abrazos.
Abrazos throws a body kick that misses.
Dratchev avoids the head kick by Abrazos.
Dratchev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dratchev tries to land a leg kick but Abrazos saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abrazos! But no joy.
Dratchev shoots in but Abrazos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Abrazos does it's job there.
Dratchev has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrazos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dratchev.
Abrazos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dratchev doesn't seem bothered though.
Abrazos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abrazos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abrazos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dratchev looks to land a right hand but Abrazos moved out of range.
Dratchev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrazos scores with a shot to the body.
Abrazos throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Abrazos lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abrazos jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abrazos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Dratchev with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Abrazos. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Dratchev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abrazos. That one must have hurt.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abrazos jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abrazos scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrazos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dratchev at a distance.
Dratchev throws a chopping leg kick but Abrazos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abrazos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Abrazos does it's job there.
Abrazos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dratchev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dratchev showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev misses with a head shot. Abrazos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Abrazos keeping full guard, as Dratchev tries to pass.
Dratchev won't allow Abrazos to get back to his feet.
Dratchev tries to free his leg and advance position but Abrazos is retaining full guard.
Abrazos wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling the position.
Dratchev trying to control but Abrazos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrazos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dratchev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abrazos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abrazos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abrazos!
Dratchev is trying to improve his position.
Abrazos wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abrazos working away.
Dratchev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abrazos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abrazos wants to stand but Dratchev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pablo Abrazos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dratchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dratchev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Abrazos pushes his legs off easily.
Abrazos tries to stand but Dratchev is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Abrazos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abrazos 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Abrazos!
A less than humble Pablo Abrazos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.
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energy
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