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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1398 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Bruno Bleak (ranked 186 p4p, 185 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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8 - 5 - 0 |
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8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Bleak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bleak down.
Bleak checks a low kick from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bleak slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
A good leg kick by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Batirovenkekikala can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak is looking for a kimura but Batirovenkekikala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak uses his free foot to push down on Batirovenkekikala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala's coaches at Torcida MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batirovenkekikala wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bleak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bleak misses with a head shot.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bleak misses with a head shot.
Bleak throwing strikes here but Batirovenkekikala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Batirovenkekikala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Batirovenkekikala blocking the ground and pound.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batirovenkekikala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bleak looking to ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Bleak throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batirovenkekikala because Bleak loaded up on that one.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but Batirovenkekikala bucks and avoids them well.
Bleak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Batirovenkekikala is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batirovenkekikala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batirovenkekikala defends it easily.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him.
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batirovenkekikala defends well.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak has a closed guard, preventing Batirovenkekikala from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batirovenkekikala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batirovenkekikala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Batirovenkekikala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batirovenkekikala has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batirovenkekikala is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batirovenkekikala controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batirovenkekikala tries to stand but Bleak is controlling from the bottom.
Batirovenkekikala tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard.
Batirovenkekikala wanted to stand there but Bleak had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Batirovenkekikala tries to pass.
Batirovenkekikala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batirovenkekikala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batirovenkekikala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Bleak dominated 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.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the body.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bleak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batirovenkekikala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala digs a good hook to Bleak's body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Batirovenkekikala with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a loose jab but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bleak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a double jab
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Batirovenkekikala!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Batirovenkekikala pushes Bleak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bleak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Batirovenkekikala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bleak.
My spies in Outlaw MMA inform me that Bleak has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bleak lands some shots froms side control.
Batirovenkekikala regains half guard, as Bleak was trying to land strikes.
Batirovenkekikala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batirovenkekikala is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batirovenkekikala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bleak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bleak is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batirovenkekikala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batirovenkekikala shrugs it off.
Batirovenkekikala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batirovenkekikala is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak looking to finish with strikes here!
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batirovenkekikala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bleak is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Bleak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy body shot
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a decent looking hook.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bleak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bleak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
Bleak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Bleak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak moves forwards but Batirovenkekikala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batirovenkekikala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bleak checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleak is able to avoid easily.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bleak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bleak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batirovenkekikala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bleak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruno Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bleak misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a right hand
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bleak slips under a jab.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Batirovenkekikala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab.
Bleak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Bleak!
An out of breath Bruno Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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