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UPF-13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Der Mob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes into the arena with Мы расправи blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Maksim Zotov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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137 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Der Mob!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Der Mob avoids a kick to the body.
Zotov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Der Mob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Der Mob lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Der Mob with a nice head shot there.
Der Mob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Der Mob lands a couple of elbows.
Der Mob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Der Mob has managed to get both his arms back between Zotov's legs - danger averted.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Der Mob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Der Mob wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Der Mob stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Der Mob landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Der Mob defends it easily.
Zotov keeping full guard, as Der Mob tries to pass.
Der Mob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Der Mob is pushing down on Zotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Der Mob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Der Mob is looking to take a break and control but Zotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zotov won't allow Der Mob to pass to mount.
Der Mob drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Der Mob seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Der Mob slips a nice elbow through Zotov's hands, connecting with Zotov's forehead.
Zotov actively working from the bottom here.
Der Mob takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zotov is staying active underneath Der Mob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Der Mob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zotov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Der Mob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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. Der Mob connects with a nice short shot to Zotov's temple.
Zotov has hold of Der Mob's hands but Der Mob slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Der Mob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Der Mob sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Der Mob is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Der Mob looking to pass the guard.
Der Mob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zotov working for a triangle but Der Mob defends it easily.
Der Mob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zotov has momentary wrist control but Der Mob slips an elbow through the middle.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Der Mob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Der Mob is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Der Mob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Der Mob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Der Mob lands a couple of elbows.
Der Mob wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Zotov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Der Mob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotov has momentary wrist control but Der Mob slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Der Mob wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Zotov keeping full guard, as Der Mob tries to pass.
Der Mob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Der Mob has managed to get both his arms back between Zotov's legs - danger averted.
Der Mob scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Der Mob from controlling successfully.
Der Mob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zotov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Der Mob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Der Mob gets caught napping as Zotov dives in and scores a takedown. Der Mob manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Der Mob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Der Mob pulls Zotov in close to prevent any damage.
Zotov won't allow Der Mob to sweep him here.
Der Mob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Der Mob was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Der Mob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zotov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Der Mob. That did some damage!
Zotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Der Mob throws out the jab.
Zotov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Der Mob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Der Mob landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Der Mob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zotov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zotov tries to buck Der Mob off but Der Mob is having none of it.
Der Mob looks up at the clock and then as Zotov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Der Mob smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Der Mob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Der Mob tries for a kimura but Zotov is defending well.
Der Mob scoring with punches and elbows.
Zotov is trying to improve his position.
Der Mob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Der Mob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zotov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotov regains half guard.
Zotov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Der Mob pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Der Mob is looking to take a break and control but Zotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zotov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Der Mob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Der Mob's back!
Zotov is trying to stick to Der Mob's back but Der Mob is turning into Zotov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zotov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Der Mob.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob lands a couple of digs.
Zotov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Der Mob is aware though and is defending well.
Der Mob trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Der Mob connects with a couple of short punches.
Zotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zotov can't keep his opponent in guard - Der Mob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Der Mob winds up and cracks Zotov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Der Mob wants to pass the guard but Zotov is defending well.
Der Mob controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob slips a nice elbow through Zotov's hands, connecting with Zotov's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Mob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zotov keeps working.
Der Mob drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Der Mob stalling.
Der Mob drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Der Mob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Der Mob looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zotov taking some punishment here, with Der Mob in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Der Mob is trying to control. Zotov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zotov is refusing to be controlled, as Der Mob sits in half guard.
Zotov wants to improve his position but Der Mob is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Der Mob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zotov is looking to land body kicks.
Zotov lands a jab.
Der Mob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Der Mob working over Zotov with some ground and pound. Zotov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zotov is staying active underneath Der Mob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zotov looking for submissions off his back.
Der Mob lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zotov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Der Mob is tapping! Great win for Zotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksim Zotov!
Maksim Zotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
159 lbs
13 - 18 - 1 |
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28
164 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Fire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Fire shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith lunges at Fire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fire's hand.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Smith.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire preventing the sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith has control of Fire's left arm, preventing Fire from doing any damage.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Fire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy Fire just wasn't active enough.
Fire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fire misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Fire 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Fire backpedaling.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Fire's belly button to the back.
Fire tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fire rather than just go for the knockout.
Fire slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fire avoids them all with ease.
Smith lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Fire backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fire avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with a straight right. Fire didn't see that one coming.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith trying to hold on to Fire's head to control him but Fire postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith shoots in and bounces Fire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fire closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Fire pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Fire with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith feints and as Fire raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Fire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith stands and throws Fire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fire looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smith gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fire is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smith lets go of the hold and Fire can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Smith!
Jake Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
18 - 9 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Con Dumas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas misses with a hook.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Dumas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
Dumas wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Dumas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dumas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Con Dumas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Black misses.
Dumas moves out of range of the strikes.
Black throws a series of punches but Dumas avoids them all with ease.
Dumas lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dumas throws out the jab.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dumas.
Dumas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dumas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dumas takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Dumas slips the punch.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Dumas moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Black misses.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Dumas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dumas misses with a straight right.
Black blocks a jab.
Denard Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumas misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Dumas throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Dumas.
Dumas jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dumas misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Dumas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dumas looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black punishes Dumas's body with a nice straight punch.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Dumas misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black misses with a straight left.
Dumas tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dumas throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con Dumas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BOOM! Dumas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Black. Black tries to recover but Dumas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Black lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Dumas!
Con Dumas is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Con Dumas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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