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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). Vladimir Bitchkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bitchkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitchkov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bitchkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
IsGreat has control of Bitchkov's left arm, preventing Bitchkov from doing any damage.
Bitchkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IsGreat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bitchkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and IsGreat dives on top into guard.
Bitchkov 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.
Bitchkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bitchkov is looking for a triangle but IsGreat pushes his legs off easily.
IsGreat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bitchkov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as IsGreat controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitchkov is looking for a triangle but IsGreat pushes his legs off easily.
IsGreat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitchkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IsGreat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bender IsGreat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bitchkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat pushes Bitchkov up against the cage in a clinch.
IsGreat tries a knee to the head but Bitchkov blocks it.
IsGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitchkov.
IsGreat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bitchkov.
Bitchkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bitchkov is working for takedown but IsGreat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from IsGreat.
Bitchkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bitchkov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov is trying to maintain a safe position but IsGreat gets an underhook and turns Bitchkov into the cage.
IsGreat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IsGreat wants to clinch.
IsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov is trying to stall.
IsGreat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
IsGreat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bitchkov up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender IsGreat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bitchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsGreat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bitchkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. IsGreat won't be happy with that.
Bitchkov grinds an elbow into IsGreat's temple.
IsGreat isn't going anywhere.
IsGreat taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bitchkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but IsGreat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bitchkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and IsGreat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsGreat keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchkov prevents IsGreat from standing back up.
IsGreat is trying to get back to full guard.
IsGreat is looking to control Bitchkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can IsGreat avoid being mounted?
Bitchkov lands with a punch from half guard.
IsGreat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bitchkov slips a nice elbow through IsGreat's hands, connecting with IsGreat's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat tries to kick Bitchkov off but Bitchkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bitchkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vladimir Bitchkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitchkov looks to land a strike but IsGreat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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!
IsGreat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bitchkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IsGreat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bitchkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat wants to stand but Bitchkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
IsGreat 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.
IsGreat won't allow Bitchkov to sweep him here.
IsGreat tries to stand but Bitchkov is controlling from the bottom.
Bitchkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but IsGreat is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IsGreat defends well.
Bitchkov has a closed guard, preventing IsGreat from standing up.
IsGreat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bender IsGreat has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bitchkov clinches up with IsGreat and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Bitchkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bitchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsGreat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bender IsGreat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitchkov misses with a low kick as IsGreat jumps back.
Bitchkov moves out of range of the body kick.
IsGreat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IsGreat fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsGreat fails with an attempt to clinch.
IsGreat clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for IsGreat.
IsGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bitchkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IsGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitchkov.
IsGreat gets underhooks to prevent Bitchkov's takedown attempt.
IsGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitchkov avoids the damage to the body.
IsGreat stalling the fight.
IsGreat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
IsGreat connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vladimir Bitchkov has been cut.
Bitchkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on IsGreat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on IsGreat's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
IsGreat lands a nice uppercut.
IsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. IsGreat obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
IsGreat lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
Bitchkov is trying to break the clinch but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
Bitchkov tries to score a body lock takedown but IsGreat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Bitchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitchkov avoids it.
IsGreat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat misses with a knee to the head.
IsGreat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bitchkov up against the cage.
Bender IsGreat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to clinch but Bitchkov moves out of range.
Bender IsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsGreat throws a wild body kick that Bitchkov sees coming a mile off.
IsGreat misses the shot to the body.
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 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender IsGreat!
Bender IsGreat is the new middleweight champion!
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FIGHT
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