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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Giannis Ignacio (ranked 1282 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 177 p4p, 261 weight class). Ignacio comes to the cage accompanied by This is the Moment. Gamzatov has chosen Entrance Song as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Giannis Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov feints and as Ignacio raises his hands in defense, Gamzatov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gamzatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ignacio controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov trying to control but Ignacio is working from the bottom.
Ignacio controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Ignacio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov stops Ignacio from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ignacio scores with a nice head shot.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignacio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamzatov wants to take a breather but Ignacio is having none of it.
Gamzatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignacio's head.
Ignacio is looking to improve his position.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignacio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamzatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio has his hands clasped together around Gamzatov's back. He's all about the action.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Ignacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
Ignacio has his hands clasped together around Gamzatov's back. He's all about the action.
Ignacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov throwing shots but Ignacio is blocking nicely.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Ignacio is a slippery customer.
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Ignacio is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ignacio is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignacio sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignacio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gamzatov blocks a jab.
Gamzatov slips under a jab from Ignacio.
Gamzatov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ignacio on his heels. He'll look to pass Ignacio's guard now, I'm sure.
Ignacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
Ignacio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio controlling the position.
Ignacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ignacio wants to stand up but Gamzatov is controlling him.
Ignacio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignacio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignacio is looking to stand up but Gamzatov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamzatov pushing down on Ignacio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gamzatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignacio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignacio trying to control from the bottom.
Ignacio tries to kick Gamzatov off but Gamzatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignacio sees it coming and defends easily.
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Ignacio defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignacio has hold of Gamzatov's hands but Gamzatov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gamzatov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gamzatov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Ignacio.
We've been told by Ignacio's head coaches at Dodong'$ Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ignacio misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Gamzatov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace Giannis Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Ignacio tries to bum rush Gamzatov with a series of wild strikes but Gamzatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Ignacio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gamzatov doesn't seem phased though.
Ignacio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gamzatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is working Ignacio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gamzatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Ignacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
Ignacio is refusing to be controlled, as Gamzatov sits in half guard.
Gamzatov working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov stops Ignacio from getting back to his feet.
Ignacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Ignacio won't allow Gamzatov to pass to mount.
Ignacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamzatov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ignacio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignacio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignacio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gamzatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignacio tries to escape but Gamzatov is in control.
Ignacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ignacio tries to get out of the position.
Gamzatov cracks Ignacio with a big elbow.
Ignacio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gamzatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Ignacio is defending well.
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio is looking to reverse the position.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignacio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignacio is trying to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignacio struggling a bit here.
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov has an Americana. Ignacio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gamzatov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gamzatov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A pretty intense looking Gamzat Gamzatov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Ace Giannis Ignacio was interviewed post fight and said 'Still im the peoples Champ.'.
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hype
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