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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 4691 p4p, 4529 weight class) and Aljamain Shining (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mikolaj Zgola has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155
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180 cm
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154
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 Hilo, Mikolaj Zgola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aljamain Shining!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shining fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zgola, pushing him back against the cage.
Zgola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shining darts in and clinches Zgola up against the cage.
Zgola is pressed up against the cage. Shining has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zgola down to the mat. Zgola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shining throws a series of punches but Zgola moves out of range.
Zgola tries to clinch but Shining moves out of range.
Zgola darts in looking for a takedown but Shining gets double underhooks and turns Zgola into the cage.
Shining clinches up against the cage.
Zgola avoiding damage as Shining throws knees to the body.
Zgola tries to pull guard but Shining forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zgola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zgola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Shining looking to pass the guard.
Shining must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shining landing some decent shots from guard.
Zgola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shining works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zgola misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shining prevents Zgola from improving his position.
Shining throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shining controlling the pace.
Zgola misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zgola wants to control but Shining is keeping busy.
Zgola is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shining lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zgola taking some punishment here, with Shining in his half guard.
Shining looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shining lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zgola actively working from the bottom here.
Shining is nestled in close to Zgola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zgola is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shining lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shining is trying to control. Zgola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zgola pushes Shining off looking to stand but Shining dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shining is defended easily by Zgola.
A cross from Zgola lands.
Zgola throws a head kick that Shining semi-blocks.
Shining moves into the clinch successfully.
Shining has Zgola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shining pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zgola tumbling to the mat - Shining dives into Zgola's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shining throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zgola keeping moving, preventing Shining from controlling successfully.
Shining stops Zgola from standing up.
Shining stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zgola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shining looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zgola 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.
Aljamain Shining dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shining clinches up against the cage.
Zgola is trying to drag Shining to the mat but Shining just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zgola is working for takedown but Shining is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shining is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shining lands a takedown into guard.
Zgola trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zgola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shining is controlling him.
Aljamain Shining has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zgola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shining manages to get himself to full guard.
Shining really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zgola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zgola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shining swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola tries to stand but Shining is controlling from the bottom.
Shining is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zgola presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shining gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shining in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shining lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zgola is looking to control Shining's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zgola avoid being mounted?
Shining looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zgola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zgola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shining lands a nice short elbow.
Shining is thwarting Zgola's attempts to control the position.
Zgola wants to get back to his feet.
Shining controlling the action here.
Zgola landing a few short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola is trying to maintain the position but Shining is very close to passing his half guard.
Zgola taking some punishment here, with Shining in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Shining there.
Shining looks to land a strike but Zgola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shining drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zgola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zgola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zgola!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zgola is looking to take a break and control but Shining is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shining is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola wants to control but Shining is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Shining 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! This is the final round!
Shining fails with a takedown attempt.
Zgola is looking to counter the offense by Shining and move into the clinch.
Shining forces Zgola back against the cage and clinches.
Zgola breaks the clinch.
Shining fails to land the takedown.
Zgola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shining shoots for a takedown but Zgola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikolaj Zgola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Shining.
Shining misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zgola tries to clinch up.
Shining drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zgola defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zgola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zgola leaves Shining with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zgola closes the distance and clinches up with Shining, looking for a takedown. Zgola pushes Shining against the cage but Shining circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shining takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zgola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola wants to clinch up but Shining keeps it at a distance.
Shining doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zgola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zgola lands a nice shot that snaps Shining's head back.
Shining closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zgola circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Zgola misses its target.
Zgola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shining tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Shining rolls, trying to escape but Zgola keeps control of the position.
Zgola is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shining is defending well though. Zgola let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zgola is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zgola lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zgola tries to keep control of the position but Shining is staying busy.
Zgola is really struggling to control Shining but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I really don't envy Shining right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zgola tries to get the hooks in deep but Shining pushed the leg off.
Zgola keeps control of the position as Shining tries to break free.
Zgola is landing with strikes. Shining can't take much more of this.
I really don't envy Shining right now.
Zgola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zgola scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shining is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shining trying to control the hands but Zgola won't let him.
Shining trying to get back to his feet but Zgola is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zgola's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mikolaj Zgola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljamain Shining is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zgola is looking for the choke from the back position but Shining is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikolaj Zgola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shining has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljamain Shining!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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