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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jungle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Kotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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136 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Jungle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasya Kotov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jungle counters with a shoot takedown. Kotov fights it but they end up in guard.
Jungle 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.
Jungle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jungle is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotov has wrist control.
Kotov keeping full guard, as Jungle tries to pass.
Jungle 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.
Jungle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kotov has eaten all the pies!
Jungle drops back looking for a leg! Kotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kotov manages to kick Jungle off! Jungle jumps back into Kotov's guard.
Kotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jungle won't allow Kotov to sweep him here.
Kotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jungle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kotov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kotov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Kotov from controlling successfully.
Jungle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jungle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jungle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kotov wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
Jungle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotov defends it easily.
Jungle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jungle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jungle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jungle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jungle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kotov has managed to get both his arms back between Jungle's legs - danger averted.
Jungle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotov manages to get himself to full guard.
Jungle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jungle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jungle looking to pass the guard.
Kotov wants to sweep here but Jungle controlling him for the moment.
Kotov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jungle has gone for a leg lock! Kotov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jungle's guard.
Jungle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Kotov from controlling successfully.
Kotov slips nicely into half guard.
Kotov seems to be looking for submissions.
Jungle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jungle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jungle keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jungle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jungle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kotov!
Jungle looking for a guillotine from mount but Kotov is having none of it.
BOOM! Jungle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jungle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kotov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jungle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kotov has worked his arm free - good work by Kotov!
You can see the frustration on Kotov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jungle tries to score with some ground and pound. Kotov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jungle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kotov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jungle but great work by Kotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jungle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kotov off and has taken his back!
Kotov wants to escape the position.
Jungle working for a choke but Kotov is defending well.
Kotov is in bad spot here.
Kotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jungle is hanging on to Kotov's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jungle working for the choke.
I really don't envy Kotov right now.
Kotov is taking damage to the body and head.
Kotov fending off the submission attempt from Jungle.
Jungle is looking for the choke from the back position but Kotov is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jungle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kotov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steve Jungle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotov breaks Jungle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kotov wants to stand but Jungle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kotov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kotov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kotov wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
Jungle has his foot on Kotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotov works his way back into a safe position though.
Jungle has his foot on Kotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotov works his way back into a safe position though.
Jungle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jungle tries to get out of the position.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Kotov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kotov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jungle is looking for a triangle but Kotov pushes his legs off easily.
Kotov wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vasya Kotov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kotov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jungle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jungle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jungle preventing the sweep.
Jungle working some strikes from top position.
Jungle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jungle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jungle fails with the takedown.
Kotov fails with the takedown
and Jungle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kotov won't be happy with that.
Kotov dodges the ground and pound from Jungle.
Jungle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jungle is trying to get an arm triangle but Kotov is defending well.
Kotov is trying to control Jungle's posture but Jungle avoids it.
Kotov gets back to half guard.
Jungle is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotov is looking to control Jungle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kotov avoid being mounted?
Jungle is looking for a kimura here.
Jungle seems to be working for a kimura but Kotov defends the submission attempt.
Jungle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jungle is looking for a kimura but Kotov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jungle to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kotov is trying to maintain the position but Jungle is very close to passing his half guard.
Jungle is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jungle stops Kotov from getting back to his feet.
Kotov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jungle.
Jungle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jungle stops Kotov from getting back to his feet.
Jungle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jungle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jungle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kotov is trying to stand back up but Jungle is controlling him
Jungle prevents Kotov from improving his position.
Jungle thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotov to regain full guard.
Jungle postures up.
Jungle is pushing down on Kotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jungle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jungle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jungle looks to land a strike but Kotov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jungle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jungle 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.
Jungle distracts Kotov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kotov trying to control the position.
Jungle has gone for a leg lock! Kotov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jungle's guard.
Jungle has his foot on Kotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Jungle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jungle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jungle!
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