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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 3259 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 424 p4p, 58 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta shoots and misses
and Zdravkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Zdravkov.
Scaletta wants the takedown. Zdravkov is fighting it off but Scaletta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zdravkov's guard against the cage.
Scaletta is looking to stand up but Zdravkov won't let him.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scaletta is one step ahead there.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Scaletta in close.
Zdravkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scaletta has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov is refusing to be controlled, as Scaletta sits in half guard.
Scaletta is pressing down on Zdravkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zdravkov is holding on for now.
Scaletta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scaletta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scaletta has hold of Zdravkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zdravkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zdravkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta has control of Zdravkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zdravkov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scaletta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
Scaletta breaks from Zdravkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Scaletta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scaletta raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard.
Scaletta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Zdravkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Scaletta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zdravkov is looking to escape.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scaletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zdravkov's half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to control Scaletta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zdravkov avoid being mounted?
Zdravkov gets full guard.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing Scaletta any problems.
Zdravkov controls Scaletta momentarily but Scaletta frees himself.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zdravkov. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Zdravkov looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
letting Zdravkov counter with a right hand.
Zdravkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zdravkov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries to clinch up but Scaletta circles away and keeps his distance.
Zdravkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scaletta's guard.
Scaletta trying to keep a closed guard but Zdravkov is proving a slippery customer.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard.
Scaletta trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Vito Scaletta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Scaletta is fighting to break Zdravkov's control of his arms but Zdravkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zdravkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scaletta has passed into side control.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't.
Scaletta controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov is holding Scaletta down, trying to stall.
Scaletta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zdravkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zdravkov tries to buck Scaletta off but Scaletta is having none of it.
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.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Scaletta has control of an arm but Zdravkov manages to advance to Scaletta's back!
Zdravkov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Scaletta as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Zdravkov punishes Scaletta with strikes from the back mount.
Scaletta breaks Zdravkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta passes easily into half guard.
Scaletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta tries to stand and escape but Zdravkov is controlling the position.
Zdravkov moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zdravko Zdravkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Zdravkov. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Zdravkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scaletta.
Scaletta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zdravkov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scaletta easily slips into full mount!
Zdravkov is trying to escape the mount.
Scaletta looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov regains half guard.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Scaletta blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov is pressing down on Scaletta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scaletta is one step ahead there.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
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.
Scaletta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scaletta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scaletta stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Scaletta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scaletta shoots in and gets a takedown into Zdravkov's guard.
Scaletta wants to stand but Zdravkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scaletta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zdravkov, up you get!
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdravkov is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Zdravkov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking to clinch.
A combination from Zdravkov does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Zdravkov. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletta throws a counter high kick but Zdravkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zdravkov clobbers Scaletta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zdravkov takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta forces Zdravkov back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Zdravkov.
A short left from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has Scaletta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scaletta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scaletta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Scaletta has clasped his hands together around Zdravkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov trying to control here.
Scaletta wants to control but Zdravkov is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta wants to pass to mount but Zdravkov is defending the position.
Scaletta throwing shots but Zdravkov is blocking nicely.
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scaletta pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending well.
Zdravkov is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zdravkov. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletta is looking for a counter combo.
Zdravkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scaletta back to the cage. Zdravkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdravkov is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Zdravkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zdravkov loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Zdravkov misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaletta sets himself, and Zdravkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Scaletta avoids it this time.
Zdravkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
and Zdravkov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scaletta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta jumps guard but Zdravkov stands there with Scaletta around his waist. Scaletta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zdravkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scaletta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zdravkov walks away with a smile on his face. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zdravkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta fails with the takedown.
Zdravkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scaletta or perhaps it was just good defense by Zdravkov, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov throws a series of punches but Scaletta avoids them all with ease.
Scaletta wants to clinch.
Zdravkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zdravkov stuffs the takedown.
Scaletta misses with a head kick.
Zdravkov lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Zdravkov scores with a punch to the head.
Zdravkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scaletta stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta drives through with a takedown into Zdravkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zdravkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zdravkov is on top in guard.
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov cracks Scaletta with a solid left hand.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard.
Zdravkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scaletta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zdravkov is tightening it up a little... Scaletta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scaletta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scaletta taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zdravkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov very nearly forgot to thank EFC Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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