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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 cm
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283 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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250 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baldomir Zsofka! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smokeleaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zsofka's head. Smokeleaf takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Maverick Smokeleaf has been cut. Baldomir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smokeleaf connects with a solid leg kick. Smokeleaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Zsofka tries to clinch there but Smokeleaf circles away.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Smokeleaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Smokeleaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsofka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smokeleaf on his heels. He'll look to pass Smokeleaf's guard now, I'm sure. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Zsofka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smokeleaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Zsofka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Smokeleaf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Smokeleaf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zsofka is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smokeleaf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zsofka. Smokeleaf is looking to improve his position.
Zsofka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smokeleaf has managed to free his arm - good work. Zsofka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zsofka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Zsofka sitting and controlling from the half guard. Smokeleaf tries to roll over but Zsofka keeps him under control. Zsofka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zsofka scoring with strikes to the body and head. Zsofka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zsofka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Zsofka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smokeleaf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Zsofka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Smokeleaf trying to control but Zsofka postures up.
Zsofka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smokeleaf tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zsofka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baldomir Zsofka! Baldomir Zsofka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M/S Paint Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
38% |
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