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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 22609 p4p, 847 weight class) and Denis Gotsov (ranked 21616 p4p, 859 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
5 - 10 - 1 |
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Gotsov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Gotsov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gotsov wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Gotsov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Gotsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gotsov's guard! Nice work there by Da Silva!
Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gotsov's guard.
Gotsov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gotsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Gotsov looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Gotsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Gotsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotsov circles away.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotsov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Da Silva!
Gotsov has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gotsov is stalling here. Da Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gotsov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Da Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gotsov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gotsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Gotsov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gotsov on his heels. He'll look to pass Gotsov's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotsov looks winded!
Da Silva postures up.
Gotsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Gotsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gotsov closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gotsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gotsov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva can't fight it off and eventually Gotsov manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov lands a couple of elbows.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gotsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!
Gotsov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov working a defensive guard here.
Gotsov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Gotsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gotsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotsov tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotsov to the ground. Gotsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotsov clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotsov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotsov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotsov with the ground and pound but Da Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Da Silva stops Gotsov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!
Gotsov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gotsov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gotsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotsov trying to advance position but Da Silva counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gotsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Gotsov gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Gotsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotsov continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Gotsov. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Gotsov getting side control.
Gotsov working Da Silva over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gotsov lands a nice short elbow.
Gotsov trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gotsov slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Gotsov misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gotsov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotsov's guard.
Gotsov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotsov pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Gotsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva gets to his feet - Gotsov follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotsov rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gotsov lands a takedown into guard.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!
Da Silva stands and steps away. Gotsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Silva cracks Gotsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
The cut above Denis Gotsov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gotsov. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Gotsov walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Gotsov is rocked!
Denis Gotsov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gotsov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Gotsov scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Gotsov.
I've got Gotsov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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