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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
Zhirkov misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Zhirkov misses.
Zhirkov throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Zhirkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhirkov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder scores a takedown into full mount!
Thunder content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder controlling from the full mount.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Zhirkov is squirming around nicely.
Zhirkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder controlling from the full mount.
Thunder prevents Zhirkov from getting the reversal.
That's two 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.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zhirkov is looking to improve his position but Thunder isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Thunder walks into a left hand.
Thunder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhirkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhirkov takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder's corner calls for a 1-2. Thunder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Zhirkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhirkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut.
Zhirkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhirkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhirkov is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Thunder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Thunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhirkov avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
Thunder lands a head kick. Zhirkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhirkov is rocked!
Zhirkov staying out of range there.
Oh Zhirkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhirkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhirkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thunder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zhirkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zhirkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhirkov misses with a head shot. Thunder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zhirkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zhirkov has Thunder in his guard.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Zhirkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zhirkov misses the body punch
and Thunder counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov misses with a looping left.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhirkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhirkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sid Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhirkov throws a head kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a head kick. That will keep Zhirkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Thunder defending well as Zhirkov loads up on a big left hand.
Zhirkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhirkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhirkov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Zhirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhirkov throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
Zhirkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Zhirkov ducks down to avoid it.
Zhirkov tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunder lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder defending well as Zhirkov loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Zhirkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Zhirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhirkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Zhirkov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Zhirkov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirkov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Zhirkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Thunder 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!
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sid Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhirkov circles away.
Thunder moves out of range as Zhirkov strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thunder!
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhirkov.
A combination from Thunder does no damage.
Zhirkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunder throws a body punch but Zhirkov moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Zhirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhirkov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
Zhirkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Zhirkov does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Zhirkov.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhirkov throws out the jab.
Thunder leaves Zhirkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov jabs Thunder right on the nose. Thunder blinks but takes it well.
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunder as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhirkov is just out of range.
Zhirkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhirkov.
Thunder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhirkov which made him look bad.
Thunder throws the left hand but Zhirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zhirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhirkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Zhirkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Zhirkov slips a jab from Thunder.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhirkov scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Zhirkov in a clinch.
Sid Thunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhirkov has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Zhirkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhirkov tries for a takedown but Thunder manages to get underhooks.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Zhirkov misses.
Thunder tests Zhirkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhirkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thunder!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhirkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thunder is fending him off so far but Zhirkov persists. Nope, Thunder circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhirkov fails with the takedown.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder jabs Zhirkov right on the nose. Zhirkov blinks but takes it well.
Zhirkov throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robert Zhirkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhirkov throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Thunder!
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