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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Konstantinov (ranked 4222 p4p, 24762 weight class) and Penko Penev (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vadim Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Penko Penev!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penev.
Vadim Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Penev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konstantinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Konstantinov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Konstantinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penev is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Konstantinov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penev is on top in guard.
Penev forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Konstantinov is just riding it out for now. Penev eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penev is working for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Konstantinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penev's back!
Penev can't escape the position.
Penev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Konstantinov.
Penev is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penev tries to break free.
Konstantinov looking to break Penev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Penev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Konstantinov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Penev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Penev keeps trying to improve his position.
Konstantinov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Penev is really stuck here.
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.
Konstantinov is persistently looking for the submission but Penev is defending it well.
Konstantinov has the hooks in. Penev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Konstantinov throwing sloppy strikes.
Penev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konstantinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konstantinov has the hooks in. Penev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Konstantinov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Penev rolls, trying to escape but Konstantinov keeps control of the position.
Penev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the head.
Konstantinov tries to get the hooks in deep but Penev pushed the leg off.
Penev tries to escape the position.
Konstantinov is not going to allow Penev to sit and survive in this position.
Penev is keeping busy.
Penev tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konstantinov doesn't have the hooks in and Penev manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penev wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Konstantinov dominated that 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.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Penev's ribcage but misses.
Penev clinches up against the cage.
Penev pulls guard.
Penev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konstantinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konstantinov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penev trying to keep a closed guard but Konstantinov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Konstantinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Konstantinov preventing the sweep.
Konstantinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konstantinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penev controls Konstantinov momentarily but Konstantinov frees himself.
Konstantinov stopping the sweep attempt from Penev.
Penev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penev has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Konstantinov looking to sit in guard and control but Penev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Konstantinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Konstantinov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penev, into his guard.
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov tries to stand but Penev is controlling from the bottom.
Penev keeping moving, preventing Konstantinov from controlling successfully.
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Penev keeps moving.
Vadim Konstantinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konstantinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konstantinov trying to control but Penev is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Penev has wrist control.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konstantinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konstantinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konstantinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Konstantinov passes into half guard.
Konstantinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Penev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penev is staying active underneath Konstantinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Penko Penev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Konstantinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konstantinov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penev jumps guard but Konstantinov stands there with Penev around his waist. Penev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penev has managed to clinch.
Penev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vadim Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Penko Penev.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konstantinov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penev is trying to pull guard but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov pulls guard.
Konstantinov is trying to keep Penev in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penev tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Konstantinov is trying to keep Penev in close.
Penev wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Konstantinov is on top in guard.
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konstantinov tries to stand but Penev is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penev is looking for a triangle but Konstantinov pushes his legs off easily.
Penev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov feints and then cracks Penev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penev down.
Penev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konstantinov, pushing him back against the cage.
Konstantinov manages to pull guard.
Konstantinov trying to control the position.
Penev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konstantinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konstantinov wants to stand and escape but Penev is having none of it.
Penev trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penev's guard.
Konstantinov looking to sit in guard and control but Penev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position but Penev postures up.
Penev trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penev stops Konstantinov from standing up.
Konstantinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penev defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Konstantinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Konstantinov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Konstantinov!
An out of breath Vadim Konstantinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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