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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulquiorra Schiffer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Sambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schiffer dives in and scores a takedown into Sambo's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schiffer is looking to stand up but Sambo won't let him.
Schiffer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schiffer stands and throws Sambo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sambo is letting Schiffer control him for a moment.
Sambo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schiffer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schiffer stands up and beckons Sambo to his feet.
Sambo has a takedown stuffed.
Sambo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiffer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sambo circles away.
A jab from Schiffer does it's job there.
Sambo misses with a takedown attempt - Schiffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Sambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sambo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schiffer's guard.
Sambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sambo throws a big right hand that misses.
Sambo trying to control but Schiffer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schiffer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sambo is desperately trying to improve his position but Schiffer has a good base and remains in mount.
Schiffer content just to control the position here.
Sambo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sambo tries to get out of the position.
Sambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sambo is working hard here to advance position.
Schiffer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schiffer looking to secure an arm triangle but Sambo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sambo is defended easily by Schiffer.
Thor Sambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schiffer counters with a straight right hand.
Sambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schiffer sprawls well. Schiffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Schiffer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sambo defends it nicely.
Sambo leaves Schiffer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sambo has his takedown stuffed
and Schiffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo misses with a takedown
and Schiffer counters with a big head kick but Sambo shrugs it off.
Schiffer tries to sprawl but Sambo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schiffer manages to get to full guard.
Schiffer is controlling Sambo's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schiffer trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sambo stops Schiffer from standing up.
Sambo lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiffer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sambo is one step ahead there.
Sambo is in close to Schiffer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sambo cracks Schiffer with a solid left hand.
Schiffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schiffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Schiffer wants to get up but he can't break Sambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schiffer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schiffer won't allow Sambo to sweep him here.
Schiffer 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schiffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schiffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Sambo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schiffer to the ground. Sambo is now in Schiffer's guard.
Sambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schiffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Schiffer 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.
Schiffer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sambo dives in for a single leg takedown but Schiffer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schiffer has Sambo pressed against the cage, preventing Sambo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sambo jumps guard.
Schiffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sambo keeping full guard, as Schiffer tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Sambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Schiffer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schiffer counters with a series of strikes. Sambo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Sambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo tries to sprawl but Schiffer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sambo is looking to improve his position.
Schiffer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schiffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schiffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Schiffer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schiffer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sambo to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sambo.
Sambo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schiffer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sambo really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiffer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sambo fails to land the takedown.
Sambo with a poor takedown
and Schiffer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sambo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer drives through with a takedown into Sambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schiffer 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Sambo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schiffer pulls Sambo in close to his closed guard and prevents Sambo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schiffer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sambo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo working to try and regain half guard.
Schiffer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sambo wants to hold on but Schiffer pushes him away.
Schiffer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sambo tries to reverse the position but Schiffer maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer controlling the pace for now.
Sambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sambo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Schiffer controlling the pace for now.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schiffer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sambo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Schiffer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sambo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Schiffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schiffer gets a double leg takedown into Sambo's guard.
Schiffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sambo is working an open guard so Schiffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schiffer throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Sambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Schiffer which made him look bad.
Ulquiorra Schiffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sambo tries to sprawl but Schiffer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schiffer is thwarting Sambo's attempts to control the position.
Schiffer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sambo!
Sambo is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer has hold of Sambo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sambo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sambo tries to reverse the position but Schiffer maintains control.
Schiffer working for a guillotine from mount but Sambo is in no mood to give up.
Schiffer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sambo with a poor takedown
and Schiffer counters with a thumping low kick.
Sambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Schiffer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sambo's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Sambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schiffer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sambo to the ground. Schiffer is now in Sambo's guard.
Schiffer sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schiffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schiffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schiffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schiffer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sambo fails with the takedown.
Sambo gets caught flat footed, as Schiffer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schiffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schiffer leaves Sambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schiffer counters with a head kick. That will keep Sambo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick there by Schiffer.
Schiffer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schiffer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sambo wants to improve his position but Schiffer is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Schiffer seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schiffer scores with a jab to the body.
Sambo dives in and grabs Schiffer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiffer pushes down on Sambo's head and hops out.
Sambo misses with a takedown
and Schiffer counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sambo.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sambo as he jumps to the side.
Schiffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sambo.
Thor Sambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiffer shoots in and bounces Sambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiffer passes Sambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thor Sambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schiffer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulquiorra Schiffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schiffer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Schiffer!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulquiorra Schiffer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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