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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MCJ Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eshkar Gabai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ya by Mosh Ben-Ari kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eshkar Gabai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with MCJ Guti's chin.
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215 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eshkar Gabai!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabai lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Guti.
Guti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Guti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gabai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eshkar Gabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gabai scores with a nice head shot.
Guti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabai blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabai digs a good hook to Guti's body.
Guti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gabai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gabai is surviving well by controlling Guti's body position as best he can.
Gabai is desperately trying to improve his position but Guti has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Guti working for a guillotine from mount but Gabai is in no mood to give up.
Gabai wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gabai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guti looking for a guillotine from mount but Gabai is having none of it.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Gabai is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gabai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gabai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guti has gone for a leg lock! Gabai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guti's guard.
Guti can't keep his opponent in guard - Gabai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gabai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabai stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gabai.
Gabai scores with a one two! Guti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabai connects with a single shot there.
Gabai lands a two punch combo.
Gabai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gabai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Gabai scores with a four punch combination!
Gabai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eshkar Gabai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabai clobbers Guti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gabai.
Gabai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Gabai.
Gabai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gabai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice straight punches there by Gabai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gabai.
Guti ducks right into an uppercut from Gabai.
Gabai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Guti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Guti misses with a takedown attempt - Gabai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to de liver by Gabai. Beautiful body shot.
Gabai connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabai connects with a looping right hand.
Gabai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guti doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Gabai.
Gabai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gabai scores with a shot to the body.
Gabai lands a jab to the head.
Guti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MCJ Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gabai.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Gabai there.
Guti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gabai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gabai lands a nice shot to the body.
Guti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gabai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Gabai scores with a four punch combination!
Gabai's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gabai duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eshkar Gabai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gabai throws a series of strikes that have Guti backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Gabai.
Eshkar Gabai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabai throws a right hand that Guti ducks under and follows up with a left that Guti also avoids with ease.
Guti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guti. Guti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left and a right from Gabai both land. Nice combination.
Gabai lands a really nice looking cross but Guti seems unphased.
Gabai tries to bum rush Guti with a series of wild strikes but Guti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gabai throws out a powerful jab.
Guti looks for a takedown but Gabai sprawls well.
Guti slips a jab and a cross from Gabai.
Guti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gabai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eshkar Gabai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gabai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gabai.
Guti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gabai tries to bum rush Guti with a series of wild strikes but Guti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabai lands an overhand right.
Gabai connects with the punch.
Guti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gabai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gabai jabs at Guti's body.
Gabai cracks Guti with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Gabai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gabai.
Gabai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabai fails to land with a series of punches.
Gabai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MCJ Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guti shoots in for a takedown but Gabai shows good takedown defense.
Gabai's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gabai duly obliges.
Guti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gabai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabai throws a one two combo.
Gabai lands a glancing blow to the side of Guti's head.
Gabai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Gabai scores with a four punch combination!
Guti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gabai but Gabai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Guti.
Guti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gabai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guti backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gabai!
Gabai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gabai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guti takes one to the side of the head.
Guti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gabai as he jumps to the side.
Gabai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabai lands with a nice combination. Guti backs away looking to recover.
Guti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabai's waist but Gabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guti off to one side.
Guti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabai's waist but Gabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guti off to one side.
A nice combination there by Gabai.
Gabai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guti shoots in but Gabai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guti shoots in and bounces Gabai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabai is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gabai stands and steps away. Guti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gabai digs a good hook to Guti's body.
Guti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gabai as he avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gabai.
Gabai throws a lazy right hand but Guti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gabai swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Gabai.
Guti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gabai is fending him off so far but Guti persists. Nope, Gabai circles away and we're back to standing.
Guti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gabai.
Gabai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guti.
Nice jab there from Gabai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eshkar Gabai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot by Gabai.
Gabai connects with a single shot there.
Gabai throws a right and a left that Guti avoids nicely.
Gabai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guti counters with a takedown into side control.
Gabai tries to buck Guti off but Guti is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gabai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guti stops Gabai from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabai defends it well.
Gabai is defending against the submission attempts here by Guti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guti's back!
Gabai connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Guti to escape the position.
Will Gabai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gabai lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gabai has the hooks in. Guti is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Guti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gabai scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guti is keeping busy.
Gabai has the hooks in. Guti is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gabai is not going to allow Guti to sit and survive in this position.
Gabai lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gabai.
Guti is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gabai tries to get the hooks in deep but Guti pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Guti right now.
Gabai connects with a big shot to the side of Guti's head.
Gabai trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabai lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Guti is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gabai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guti kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Guti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gabai moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Guti.
Guti is not content to let Gabai control the position.
Gabai tries to advance to mount but Guti denies him.
MCJ Guti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Guti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guti trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Gabai.
Gabai is looking to take a break and control but Guti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Guti controls his leg.
Guti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guti there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guti dodges the punch combination from Gabai.
Guti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabai's waist but Gabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guti off to one side.
Gabai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
MCJ Guti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabai 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Eshkar Gabai!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eshkar Gabai!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Eshkar Gabai!
Eshkar Gabai wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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