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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Grandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikolaj Zgola looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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134 lbs
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179 cm
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139 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikolaj Zgola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grandov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zgola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zgola looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Grandov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zgola circles away.
Grandov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zgola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grandov has his takedown stuffed
and Zgola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikolaj Zgola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Grandov.
Grandov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandov controls Zgola momentarily but Zgola frees himself.
Zgola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandov is looking for a sweep.
Grandov struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola trying to control the action but Grandov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zgola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grandov, who protects the arm well.
Grandov is trying to control Zgola's posture but Zgola avoids it.
Grandov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zgola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grandov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zgola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zgola is nestled in close to Grandov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grandov wants to control but Zgola is keeping busy.
Zgola is trying to work for a kimura but Grandov is defending well.
Zgola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grandov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zgola!
Zgola is working to get back to half guard.
Zgola throwing hammer fists to the chest of Grandov. What's that going to do exactly?
Grandov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zgola manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Grandov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zgola looks to move to half guard but instead Grandov has passed into mount! Damn!
Zgola is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grandov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grandov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grandov looking to finish Zgola with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zgola!
Zgola is desperately trying to improve his position but Grandov has a good base and remains in mount.
Grandov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Zgola bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zgola postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grandov wants to stand but Zgola is controlling the position.
Zgola is looking to work some ground and pound but Grandov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Grandov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Grandov with that takedown attempt.
Mikolaj Zgola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zgola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grandov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Grandov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grandov regains half guard.
Zgola is looking for a kimura here.
Grandov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grandov moves into full guard.
Tony Grandov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandov keeping moving, preventing Zgola from controlling successfully.
Zgola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grandov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zgola!
Poor strikes thrown by Grandov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zgola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zgola throwing hammer fists to the chest of Grandov. What's that going to do exactly?
Grandov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grandov misses with a head shot.
Zgola gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zgola is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grandov connects with a nice short shot to Zgola's temple.
Grandov is looking to advance position but Zgola won't allow it.
Grandov lands with a punch from half guard.
Grandov is working for a submission of some sort.
Grandov is looking for a kimura but Zgola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandov to get the leverage.
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!
Grandov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zgola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grandov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zgola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandov lands with a punch from half guard.
Zgola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zgola actively working from the bottom here.
Grandov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zgola tries to get to full guard but Grandov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandov trying to control from half guard but Zgola is working away.
Grandov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zgola misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grandov 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grandov connects with a nice short shot to Zgola's temple.
Zgola kicks off Grandov and gets to his feet.
Mikolaj Zgola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grandov clinches up with Zgola and pushes him back against the cage.
Zgola tries to pull guard but Grandov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grandov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zgola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grandov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zgola gets a takedown into half guard.
Grandov wants to get back to his feet.
Grandov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grandov moves into full guard.
Grandov looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandov, not yet.
Grandov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grandov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zgola is one step ahead there.
Grandov controls Zgola momentarily but Zgola frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Grandov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Grandov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grandov leaves Zgola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grandov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zgola pinned against the cage. Zgola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zgola tries for a takedown but Grandov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zgola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikolaj Zgola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Grandov.
Zgola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grandov closes the distance and clinches.
Zgola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zgola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grandov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grandov has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandov is trying to break the clinch but Zgola has him pressed against the cage.
Grandov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zgola's face.
Grandov has had enough of the clinch but Zgola keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Grandov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grandov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zgola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grandov to the mat. Grandov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandov wants to stand up but Zgola is controlling him.
Grandov trying to control the position.
Zgola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandov is trying to control the position but Zgola postures up.
Grandov is looking to stand up but Zgola isn't so interested in that idea.
Zgola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zgola trying to control but Grandov is working from the bottom.
Zgola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zgola advances position into side control!
Zgola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grandov has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Grandov.
Well Grandov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grandov!
After the fight, Tony Grandov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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