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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bitchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender IsGreat (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bitchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsGreat looks to clinch
and Bitchkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bitchkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IsGreat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitchkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bitchkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bitchkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bitchkov throws an elbow that misses. IsGreat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bitchkov's guard. Nice move by IsGreat!
Bitchkov pulls IsGreat in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchkov keeping full guard, as IsGreat tries to pass.
Bitchkov trying to control the position.
IsGreat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bitchkov is trying to control the position but IsGreat postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Bitchkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
IsGreat fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsGreat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bitchkov counters with a single leg into guard. IsGreat didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but IsGreat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitchkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bitchkov wants to control from the top but IsGreat keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now IsGreat is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsGreat preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
IsGreat wants to stand and escape but instead Bitchkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bitchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but IsGreat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IsGreat wants to get back to his feet but Bitchkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bitchkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! IsGreat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bitchkov, into his guard.
Bitchkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bitchkov wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitchkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
IsGreat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
IsGreat wanted to stand there but Bitchkov had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Bitchkov dominated that round.
That's time! Bitchkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
IsGreat rushes Bitchkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bitchkov tries to pull guard but IsGreat won't allow it.
Bitchkov is trying to force a seperation but IsGreat has the dominant position.
Bitchkov tries for a takedown but IsGreat manages to get underhooks.
IsGreat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
IsGreat scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vladimir Bitchkov has been cut.
Bitchkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
IsGreat prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Bitchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from IsGreat.
IsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bitchkov tries to score a body lock takedown but IsGreat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
IsGreat slows down the pace here.
Bitchkov wants a takedown.
IsGreat is pushing Bitchkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
IsGreat lands a nice shot to the body.
IsGreat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bitchkov's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
IsGreat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on IsGreat's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
IsGreat crunches a lovely knee into Bitchkov's ribcage.
IsGreat working Bitchkov over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bitchkov up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov keeps the fight on the outside.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bitchkov stuffs the takedown attempt from IsGreat. IsGreat gets slowly back to his feet.
IsGreat fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsGreat is looking to clinch.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IsGreat tries to clinch but Bitchkov is having none of it.
IsGreat tries to clinch there but Bitchkov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
IsGreat doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitchkov circles away.
IsGreat wants to clinch
and Bitchkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in IsGreat's guard.
Bitchkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bitchkov tries to free his leg and advance position but IsGreat is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IsGreat has control of Bitchkov's left arm, preventing Bitchkov from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender IsGreat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Bitchkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bitchkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
IsGreat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bitchkov.
Bitchkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but IsGreat circles away.
IsGreat has closed the distance and engaged Bitchkov in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. IsGreat obliges.
IsGreat stalling the fight.
Bitchkov has IsGreat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. IsGreat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Bitchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsGreat pushes off an throws an elbow but Bitchkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bitchkov being controlled against the cage.
Bitchkov has IsGreat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. IsGreat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bitchkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bitchkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
IsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
IsGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bitchkov jumps guard but IsGreat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat has Bitchkov pressed against the cage.
IsGreat lands a knee to the body.
IsGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
IsGreat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bitchkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bitchkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitchkov circles away.
IsGreat tries to clinch but Bitchkov moves out of range.
IsGreat moves to clinch but Bitchkov breaks away
and Bitchkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for IsGreat!
Bitchkov is looking to take a break and control but IsGreat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on IsGreat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bitchkov prevents IsGreat from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Bitchkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
IsGreat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsGreat is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitchkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bitchkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bitchkov swings around for an armbar but IsGreat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bitchkov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender IsGreat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think IsGreat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bender IsGreat!
Bender IsGreat wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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