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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tranzilvania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Zedowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Tranzilvania!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tranzilvania looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zedowski!
Tranzilvania fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zedowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zedowski tries to lock up and control but Tranzilvania gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zedowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Tranzilvania landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tranzilvania prevents Zedowski from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tranzilvania punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Tranzilvania has a good base and remains in mount.
Tranzilvania punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tranzilvania landing shots from mount.
Zedowski can't escape the position.
Zedowski slips a leg in and gets back to 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. Tranzilvania connects with a nice short shot to Zedowski's temple.
Tranzilvania trying to pass the guard but Zedowski defending well.
Zedowski trying to control from the bottom.
Tranzilvania is looking for a kimura but Zedowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tranzilvania to get the leverage.
Zedowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zedowski controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tranzilvania loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zedowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tranzilvania.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tranzilvania trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zedowski keeping moving, preventing Tranzilvania from controlling successfully.
Zedowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tranzilvania throwing strikes from guard but Zedowski blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zedowski is looking to clinch.
Zedowski instigates a clinch.
Zedowski lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Zedowski.
Tranzilvania manages to pull guard.
Zedowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zedowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zedowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tranzilvania works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Zedowski trying to control the action but Tranzilvania is working from the bottom.
Zedowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zedowski lands a nice short elbow.
Zedowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tranzilvania tries to roll over but Zedowski keeps him under control.
Zedowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zedowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four 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.
Zedowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zedowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zedowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tranzilvania's head.
Tranzilvania regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zedowski.
Zedowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zedowski postures up and lands a big shot to Tranzilvania's brow.
Zedowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tranzilvania looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zedowski throws and elbow that misses. Tranzilvania uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zedowski's guard. Nice move by Tranzilvania!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tranzilvania trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tranzilvania got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zedowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tranzilvania has managed to get both his arms back between Zedowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tranzilvania dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zedowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steven Zedowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zedowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zedowski throwing shots but Tranzilvania is blocking nicely.
Zedowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tranzilvania makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tranzilvania.
Zedowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tranzilvania is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tranzilvania has escaped and now he's on top!
Tranzilvania thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tranzilvania is breathing heavily.
Zedowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski is trying to control the position but Tranzilvania postures up.
Tranzilvania got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zedowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tranzilvania has managed to get both his arms back between Zedowski's legs - danger averted.
Tranzilvania must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zedowski keeping moving, preventing Tranzilvania from controlling successfully.
Zedowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tranzilvania lands a couple of elbows.
Tranzilvania won't allow Zedowski to sweep him here.
Zedowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tranzilvania manages to get himself to full guard.
Zedowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zedowski thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tranzilvania looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zedowski is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tranzilvania is on top in guard.
Zedowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tranzilvania throwing strikes from guard but Zedowski blocks nicely.
Tranzilvania working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tranzilvania keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zedowski's head.
Zedowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tranzilvania drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tranzilvania jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranzilvania preventing the sweep.
Zedowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tranzilvania throwing strikes from guard but Zedowski blocks nicely.
Tranzilvania drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zedowski dives on top into guard.
Zedowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tranzilvania looking to control.
Zedowski throwing strikes from guard but Tranzilvania blocks nicely.
Zedowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zedowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Tranzilvania has wrist control.
Zedowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zedowski works over Tranzilvania with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zedowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tranzilvania utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tranzilvania fails with the takedown.
Tranzilvania ducks under a wild hook from Zedowski.
A combination from Zedowski does no damage.
Zedowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tranzilvania tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tranzilvania takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zedowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Zedowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tranzilvania misses the shot to the body.
Tranzilvania dodges the punch combination from Zedowski.
Zedowski throws a one two combo.
Zedowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tranzilvania shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zedowski as he avoids it easily.
Zedowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Zedowski wants to clinch.
Tranzilvania keeps the fight on the outside.
Tranzilvania swats away the attempt to clinch by Zedowski.
Tranzilvania takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tranzilvania keeps the fight on the outside.
Zedowski fails to land the takedown.
Zedowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tranzilvania.
Zedowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tranzilvania moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tranzilvania has closed the distance and engaged Zedowski in a clinch.
Zedowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zedowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tranzilvania utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tranzilvania is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tranzilvania working a defensive guard here.
Tranzilvania is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tranzilvania pulls Zedowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski wants to stand and escape but instead Tranzilvania has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zedowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tranzilvania gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tranzilvania working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tranzilvania passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zedowski manages to get back to half guard.
Zedowski is pressing down on Tranzilvania's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tranzilvania is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zedowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tranzilvania is one step ahead there.
Zedowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tranzilvania is aware though and is defending well.
Tranzilvania landing some decent shots from guard.
Zedowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tranzilvania gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tranzilvania wants to pass the guard but Zedowski is keeping the position.
Zedowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tranzilvania rolls with it to try and escape but Zedowski cranks on the arm and Tranzilvania is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Zedowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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