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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skyfall Skyfall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenon Szpilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm
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169 lbs
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182 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Skyfall Skyfall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zenon Szpilka! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Szpilka scores a takedown into full mount! Skyfall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skyfall tries to get out of the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Skyfall tries to lock up and control but Szpilka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Skyfall is trying desperately to improve position. Szpilka avoids the attempt from Skyfall to control. Skyfall is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szpilka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Szpilka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skyfall is looking to escape. Szpilka misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skyfall is squirming around, avoiding Szpilka's attempts to control the action. Skyfall tries to get back to half guard but can't. Szpilka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skyfall is looking to escape. Szpilka goes for an armbar but Skyfall turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Skyfall. Skyfall content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szpilka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Skyfall lands a couple of decent looking shots. Szpilka wants to sweep here but Skyfall controlling him for the moment. Szpilka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skyfall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Szpilka trying to control the position.
Skyfall postures up in Szpilka's guard and throws a big left but Szpilka blocks it. Skyfall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skyfall landing with the ground and pound. Skyfall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Szpilka keeping moving, preventing Skyfall from controlling successfully. Skyfall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Skyfall scores with a decent looking elbow strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skyfall wants to control from the top but Szpilka keeps moving. Szpilka controls Skyfall momentarily but Skyfall frees himself. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Szpilka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Skyfall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Skyfall with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyfall Skyfall dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Szpilka scores a takedown into full mount! Szpilka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Skyfall is squirming around, avoiding Szpilka's attempts to control the action. Skyfall manages to regain half guard. Good work. Skyfall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Skyfall gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szpilka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Skyfall has Szpilka pulled in close to control his posture. Skyfall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Szpilka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Szpilka trying to control the position from guard on top but Skyfall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skyfall trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zenon Szpilka wasn't active enough on the ground. Szpilka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szpilka duly obliges. Szpilka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skyfall dives in and scores a takedown into Szpilka's guard. Skyfall wants to control from the top but Szpilka keeps moving. Skyfall throwing strikes from guard but Szpilka blocks nicely. Skyfall trying to control the position from guard on top but Szpilka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skyfall passes into half guard. Skyfall Skyfall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Skyfall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Szpilka won't allow Skyfall to pass to mount. Skyfall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szpilka is just riding it out for now. Skyfall eventually gives up the hold. Szpilka is looking to escape. Szpilka is breathing heavily. Szpilka wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Szpilka is trying to stand.
Skyfall scoring with strikes to the body and head. Szpilka is looking for a sweep. Skyfall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Skyfall there. Skyfall scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Skyfall trying to pass the guard but Szpilka defending well. Well, if Skyfall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skyfall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skyfall working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyfall Skyfall dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Skyfall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szpilka but Szpilka pushes him off and we're back to square one. Skyfall tries to clinch but Szpilka moves away and Szpilka counters by clinching up. Skyfall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szpilka instigates a clinch. Skyfall is trying to force a seperation but Szpilka has the dominant position. Skyfall has clasped his hands together around Szpilka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Skyfall working the ground and pound from side control. Szpilka struggling a bit here. Skyfall cracks Szpilka with a big right hand but Szpilka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Szpilka is not in a great position here, taking some shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Skyfall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Szpilka some visible discomfort.
Szpilka is not content to let Skyfall control the position. Skyfall lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szpilka manages to get back to half guard. Skyfall moves into full mount! Szpilka won't be happy about that! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Szpilka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Skyfall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skyfall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Szpilka is on top in guard.
Skyfall is pulling down on Szpilka's head to control his posture. Skyfall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szpilka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Szpilka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szpilka trying to control but Skyfall is working from the bottom. Skyfall has Szpilka pulled in close to control his posture. Szpilka wants to control from the top but Skyfall keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szpilka wants to pass the guard but Skyfall is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Skyfall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skyfall lands in his opponent's guard. Skyfall wants to control from the top but Szpilka keeps moving. Szpilka trying to control the position.
Skyfall lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skyfall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szpilka is keeping the position for now. Szpilka keeping moving, preventing Skyfall from controlling successfully. Skyfall wants to pass the guard but Szpilka is keeping the position. Szpilka keeping moving, preventing Skyfall from controlling successfully. Szpilka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skyfall is one step ahead there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skyfall tries to free his leg and advance position but Szpilka is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Skyfall Skyfall showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skyfall, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyfall Skyfall! A victorious Skyfall Skyfall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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