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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora comes to the cage accompanied by Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . 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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272 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elbrys Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Polish Engineer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engineer misses with an uppercut.
Gora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Engineer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gora somewhat.
Gora moves out of range as Engineer throws a body kick.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Gora blocks a jab.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Engineer moved out of range.
Engineer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Elbrys Gora has been cut.
Engineer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Engineer throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Gora scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Engineer throws out the jab.
Gora drives through with a takedown into Engineer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Engineer keeping moving, preventing Gora from controlling successfully.
Gora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Engineer trying to control the position.
Gora is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engineer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elbrys Gora has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gora misses with a body shot.
Engineer lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Engineer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Engineer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Gora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polish Engineer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gora misses.
Engineer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Engineer.
Gora misses with an uppercut. Engineer saw that one coming.
Engineer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gora.
Gora shoots in looking for a takedown but Engineer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbrys Gora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engineer misses with an uppercut.
Engineer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gora is defended easily by Engineer.
A swing and a miss from Engineer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engineer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Engineer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Engineer.
Engineer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gora.
Engineer throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engineer moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engineer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Engineer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Polish Engineer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elbrys Gora's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gora throws a jab when Engineer was well out of range.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engineer.
Gora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Engineer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gora throws a hook to the side of Engineer's head but Engineer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Engineer slips a jab and a cross from Gora.
Engineer throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Engineer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engineer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engineer tries to get to full guard but Gora has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gora seems content to control.
Gora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Engineer defending well though.
Gora is looking for a kimura here.
Engineer is refusing to be controlled, as Gora sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gora tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engineer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Engineer wants to improve his position but Gora is controlling well.
Gora is just content to waste time from the top position. Engineer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Engineer keeping moving, preventing Gora from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engineer is keeping the position for now.
Engineer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Engineer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gora wants to control from the top but Engineer keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Elbrys Gora has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Engineer moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbrys Gora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elbrys Gora's cut.
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!
Engineer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Engineer throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
Gora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gora fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gora defending well as Engineer loads up on a big left hand.
Engineer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Engineer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Gora. Beautiful body shot.
Engineer misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Engineer.
Decent striking displayed by Engineer there.
Elbrys Gora's cut is getting worse.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gora.
Engineer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Engineer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Engineer.
Engineer misses with a series of wild punches.
Engineer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Engineer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Engineer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
Gora looks to throw the jab but Engineer is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Engineer.
Gora takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engineer misses the shot to the body.
Engineer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Gora shoots in for a takedown but Engineer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbrys Gora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gora misses with a takedown attempt - Engineer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Engineer cracks Gora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Polish Engineer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Engineer.
Gora is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Engineer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gora misses with a takedown attempt - Engineer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Engineer throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora fails with the takedown.
Engineer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Elbrys Gora's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Engineer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Gora misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engineer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Engineer connects with the punch.
Jeez, Elbrys Gora's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Engineer lands a slapping body shot.
Engineer scores with a nice head shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elbrys Gora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Polish Engineer!
After the fight, Polish Engineer 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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