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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borec Sambitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Daniels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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224 cm
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299 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borec Sambitov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Daniels! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sambitov tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sambitov to the ground. Sambitov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sambitov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard. Sambitov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sambitov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sambitov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sambitov drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Sambitov off! Sambitov jumps back into Daniels's guard. Sambitov throws a big right hand that misses. Sambitov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sambitov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sambitov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Sambitov defends easily.
Sambitov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now. Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sambitov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daniels keeping full guard, as Sambitov tries to pass. Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sambitov is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sambitov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sambitov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Sambitov is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sambitov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Sambitov 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.
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. Sambitov passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sambitov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Sambitov eventually gives up the hold. Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Sambitov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt and Sambitov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Daniels controls Sambitov momentarily but Sambitov frees himself. Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sambitov. Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sambitov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sambitov drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Sambitov off! Sambitov jumps back into Daniels's guard. Sambitov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels working for a triangle but Sambitov defends it easily.
Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Sambitov defends easily.
Daniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sambitov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sambitov 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. Daniels looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sambitov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sambitov postures up.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sambitov. Sambitov looking to pass the guard. Daniels trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Daniels fails with the takedown and Sambitov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sambitov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sambitov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well. Sambitov is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Sambitov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Sambitov eventually gives up the hold. Daniels wants to control but Sambitov is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borec Sambitov dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Daniels with a poor takedown and Sambitov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daniels! Sambitov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daniels is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daniels and Sambitov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sambitov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Daniels. Sambitov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sambitov but great work by Daniels. Sambitov is looking to reverse the position. Sambitov is trying to work for a sweep but Daniels has mounted him! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sambitov is trying to escape the mount.
Daniels tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels looking to control but Sambitov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sambitov tries to reverse the position but Daniels maintains control. Daniels trying to control but Sambitov is having none of it. Daniels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sambitov is surviving well by controlling Daniels's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sambitov tries to reverse the position but Daniels maintains control. Jack Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far. Daniels wants to stand but Sambitov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sambitov working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sambitov is working hard here to advance position. Sambitov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Sambitov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sambitov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Daniels's guard. Nice work there by Sambitov.
Sambitov 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so Sambitov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sambitov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sambitov thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Borec Sambitov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sambitov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borec Sambitov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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