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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popyachtsa comes to the cage accompanied by Upyachka Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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200 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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188 cm
22
193 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shachlo Popyachtsa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Popyachtsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Popyachtsa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Baddabing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Popyachtsa was covering up waiting for the punch and Baddabing finishes the takedown easily into guard. Baddabing stays in close to Popyachtsa's body and controls the position. Popyachtsa wants to stand up but Baddabing is controlling him. Baddabing trying to control but Popyachtsa is working from the bottom. Baddabing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Popyachtsa wants to stand up but Baddabing is controlling him. Baddabing wants to control from the top but Popyachtsa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Popyachtsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Baddabing advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Baddabing wants to pass to mount but Popyachtsa is defending the position. Popyachtsa is defending against the submission attempts here by Baddabing.
Popyachtsa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baddabing slips a nice elbow through Popyachtsa's hands, connecting with Popyachtsa's forehead. Baddabing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popyachtsa's head. Popyachtsa tries to roll over but Baddabing keeps him under control. Popyachtsa won't allow Baddabing to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Popyachtsa wants to get back to full guard but Baddabing has mounted him! Baddabing working for a guillotine from mount but Popyachtsa is in no mood to give up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baddabing tries to control but Popyachtsa wriggling away. Baddabing is working for a guillotine from mount but Popyachtsa frees his head quite easily.
Popyachtsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Baddabing has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Popyachtsa bucks up and throws Baddabing to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Popyachtsa connects with a jab. Baddabing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Popyachtsa does no damage. Popyachtsa stuffs the takedown. Baddabing lands a jab to the nose. Baddabing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popyachtsa. Popyachtsa defending well as Baddabing loads up on a big left hand. Baddabing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Popyachtsa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baddabing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Popyachtsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Baddabing. Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Popyachtsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baddabing throws a head kick that misses. Baddabing throws a head kick that misses. Popyachtsa throws a hook but Baddabing blocks it. Popyachtsa thuds a left hand into Baddabing's body. Nice body punch from Baddabing. Baddabing misses with a head kick.
Popyachtsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing misses with a hook to the body
and Baddabing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Popyachtsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Popyachtsa throws the left hand but Baddabing avoids the punch easily. Baddabing swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Popyachtsa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baddabing's hands. Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing lands a jab to Popyachtsa's midsection. Baddabing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Baddabing misses with a looping left. Baddabing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Popyachtsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A jab lands there for Baddabing. Popyachtsa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut. Donk. Popyachtsa catches Baddabing right on the button with a cross. Popyachtsa moves out of range as Baddabing strikes. Baddabing shoots for a double leg takedown but Popyachtsa sprawls well. He's pushed Baddabing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Popyachtsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Baddabing circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing. Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Popyachtsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baddabing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Popyachtsa tries to bum rush Baddabing with a series of wild strikes but Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baddabing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good shot there by Baddabing. Popyachtsa looks to land a combination but Baddabing avoids it well. Popyachtsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baddabing. Popyachtsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baddabing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Popyachtsa counters with a left and a right that stings Baddabing. Popyachtsa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popyachtsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big right from Popyachtsa misses. Manny Baddabing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baddabing throws a one two combo.
Baddabing dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baddabing. Shachlo Popyachtsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing. Baddabing fails with the takedown and Popyachtsa counters with a two punch combo. Manny Baddabing seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baddabing misses with a looping right. Baddabing getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baddabing lunges at Popyachtsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popyachtsa's hand. Good standup being displayed there by Baddabing as he connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Popyachtsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.
Baddabing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popyachtsa counters with a nice uppercut. Baddabing throws a sloppy head kick and Popyachtsa moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baddabing misses with a series of wild punches.
Baddabing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Popyachtsa wants to control but Baddabing is keeping busy and won't allow it. Popyachtsa wants to get back to his feet. Baddabing is trying to work for a kimura but Popyachtsa is defending well.
Baddabing moves into full mount! Popyachtsa won't be happy about that! Baddabing throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Popyachtsa because Baddabing loaded up on that one. Baddabing working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Popyachtsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Popyachtsa tries to hold on but Baddabing pushes him away. Baddabing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Popyachtsa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Baddabing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popyachtsa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baddabing. Baddabing stops Popyachtsa from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baddabing misses with a straight right. Popyachtsa ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing. Popyachtsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Baddabing as he connects with a hook. Baddabing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Popyachtsa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baddabing. Baddabing digs a good body shot into Popyachtsa's ribs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baddabing. Baddabing swinging wilding here.
A big right from Baddabing misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Popyachtsa moves out of range of the strikes. Baddabing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Popyachtsa to counter with a crisp jab. Baddabing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popyachtsa.
Baddabing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shachlo Popyachtsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing. Baddabing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good work by Popyachtsa as he checks the leg kick. Baddabing looks for a takedown but Popyachtsa sprawls well. Baddabing throws the left hand but Popyachtsa avoids the punch easily. Baddabing fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Popyachtsa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baddabing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Shachlo Popyachtsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing misses the body punch and Baddabing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Popyachtsa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Popyachtsa is just out of range. Baddabing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baddabing misses with a hook to the body
and Baddabing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice jab there from Popyachtsa.
That has opened up Manny Baddabing's cut even more. A jab lands there for Popyachtsa. Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. 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! Popyachtsa misses with a hook. Baddabing ducked under it nicely. Baddabing dips to his left and cracks Popyachtsa with an uppercut! Baddabing wants to slow Popyachtsa down by chopping away at his legs. Popyachtsa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Popyachtsa trying to control the position.
Baddabing passes Popyachtsa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Popyachtsa trying to control but Baddabing postures up.
Baddabing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Popyachtsa pushes Baddabing off and gets back to his feet. Baddabing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baddabing. A shot to de liver by Baddabing. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baddabing tries for a takedown but Popyachtsa circles away easily and Popyachtsa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Popyachtsa moved out of range nicely. Baddabing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baddabing shoots in but Popyachtsa avoids the takedown attempt easily. Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt. Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popyachtsa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight! Shachlo Popyachtsa showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baddabing 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
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energy
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