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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Gongadze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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190 cm
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203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Gongadze!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gongadze has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gongadze.
Callahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callahan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Callahan fails to land.
Gongadze blocks the elbow strike.
Callahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gongadze is trying to push Callahan away but Callahan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Callahan is trying to stall.
Gongadze avoids a wild elbow strike from Callahan.
Gongadze tries to break the clinch but Callahan is controlling the position.
Gongadze jumps guard.
Callahan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gongadze wants to stand but Callahan is controlling the position.
Gongadze looking to control but Callahan passes into half guard.
Gongadze controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gongadze regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Callahan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gongadze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gongadze throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gongadze trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gongadze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Callahan is trying to stand up here but Gongadze is controlling him well.
Callahan moves into full guard.
Gongadze controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gongadze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gongadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gongadze is controlling him.
Gongadze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Timur Gongadze.
Gongadze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callahan but Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gongadze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callahan circles away.
Callahan misses with a takedown attempt - Gongadze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gongadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callahan swivels and escapes.
Marc Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Gongadze.
A nice combination there by Gongadze.
It looks like Marc Callahan has been cut.
Callahan wants to clinch
and Gongadze holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gongadze is stalling here.
Callahan breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Gongadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Callahan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gongadze looks for a takedown but Callahan sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Gongadze or perhaps it was just good defense by Callahan which made him look bad.
Gongadze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callahan as he avoids it easily.
Marc Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Gongadze.
Gongadze shoots in for a double leg but Callahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Callahan is looking to clinch but Gongadze is avoiding it.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gongadze as he jumps to the side.
Timur Gongadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown but Gongadze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gongadze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gongadze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gongadze throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gongadze misses with a takedown
and Callahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gongadze won't be happy with that.
Gongadze is breathing heavily.
Gongadze tries to bench press Callahan off him but Callahan keeps the position.
Gongadze throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gongadze moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan stalling in the clinch but Gongadze improves position.
Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gongadze fails with a takedown attempt.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown but Gongadze shows good takedown defense.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gongadze as he jumps to the side.
Gongadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gongadze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gongadze somewhat.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan has managed to clinch.
Gongadze is struggling to control the position.
Callahan prevents the takedown attempt.
Gongadze pulls guard successfully.
Gongadze managing to control the position.
Callahan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gongadze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Callahan.
Gongadze trying to hold on to Callahan's head to control him but Callahan postures up.
Callahan throwing shots but Gongadze is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gongadze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callahan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callahan's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marc Callahan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Callahan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Callahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gongadze defends it nicely.
Marc Callahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gongadze throws a leg kick
and Callahan counters with a one-two to the body.
Callahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gongadze as Callahan tries to tie him up.
Callahan tries to break free but Gongadze pushes him back against the cage.
Callahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gongadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callahan is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Callahan fails to land.
Gongadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Callahan is trying to break the clinch but Gongadze has him pressed against the cage.
Gongadze leaning against his opponent.
Gongadze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callahan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gongadze controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gongadze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gongadze is pulling down on Callahan's head to control his posture.
Gongadze controls Callahan momentarily but Callahan frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timur Gongadze was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gongadze misses with a takedown
and Callahan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gongadze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gongadze closes the distance and clinches.
Gongadze presses Callahan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gongadze avoids a wild elbow strike from Callahan.
Gongadze has Callahan pressed against the cage, preventing Callahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Callahan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gongadze is keeping busy.
Callahan is trying to push Gongadze away but Gongadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gongadze tries a knee to the head but Callahan blocks it.
Gongadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gongadze has him pressed against the cage.
Callahan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Callahan.
Gongadze pulls Callahan into guard.
Callahan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gongadze is trying to control but can't.
Gongadze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gongadze working for submissions but it's allowed Callahan to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is looking for a kimura but Gongadze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Callahan to get the leverage.
Callahan is looking for a kimura but Gongadze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Callahan to get the leverage.
Gongadze is trying to stand up here but Callahan is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gongadze's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Gongadze.
Well Gongadze 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Gongadze!
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