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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 23565 p4p, 4067 weight class) and Sokhan Gaki (ranked 580 p4p, 421 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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280
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sokhan Gaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaki cracks Lovanov with an open hand slap.
Gaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaki tries to sprawl out of it but Lovanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lovanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Gaki keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaki controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Gaki blocks nicely.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Gaki.
Lovanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lovanov passes Gaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lovanov throwing shots but Gaki is blocking nicely.
Gaki wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy.
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.
Gaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lovanov trying to control the pace.
Lovanov is thwarting Gaki's attempts to control the position.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov is pressing down on Gaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaki is holding on for now.
Gaki is staying active underneath Lovanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaki trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lovanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gaki is looking for a sweep. Lovanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaki taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov is keen to just control but Gaki is a slippery customer.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Gaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Gaki's head.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Gaki's hands, connecting with Gaki's forehead.
Lovanov is trying to control. Gaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaki trying to control from the bottom.
Lovanov is looking to advance position but Gaki won't allow it.
Gaki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaki wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lovanov trying to control from Gaki's half guard. Gaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov stops Gaki from standing up.
Gaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lovanov, into his guard.
Lovanov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaki scores with a push kick.
Gaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokhan Gaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Gaki.
A head kick misses from Gaki.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaki sprawls well. Gaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaki sprawls well initially but Lovanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lovanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaki.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov is stalling in the full guard.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov won't allow Gaki to sweep him here.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaki 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.
Gaki keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lovanov is in Gaki's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Lovanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovanov trying to control but Gaki is working from the bottom.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaki has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaki's guard.
Gaki managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zahbit Lovanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Gaki thows a leg kick but Lovanov checks it
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown. Gaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Gaki's brow.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaki trying to control the position.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Gaki's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov being controlled here momentarily.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaki has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaki can do to turn this around?
Lovanov is fighting to break Gaki's control of his arms but Gaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovanov looking to pass the guard.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaki looking to control.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Sokhan Gaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaki keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov distracts Gaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Gaki keeps moving.
Gaki wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov cracks Gaki with a solid left hand.
Gaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lovanov lands a couple of digs.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gaki is trying to control the position but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Gaki blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Gaki keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lovanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaki lands a leg kick that knocks Lovanov off balance momentarily.
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaki throws the kick towards the body but Lovanov avoids it.
Lovanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lovanov cracks Gaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
In his post fight interview, Zahbit Lovanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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