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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietr Madrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietr Madrov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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187 cm
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185 lbs
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203 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Luiz Fabiano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pietr Madrov! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fabiano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Madrov scores with a nice strike. Fabiano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madrov is fending him off so far but Fabiano persists. Nope, Madrov circles away and we're back to standing. Madrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madrov wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Fabiano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Madrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fabiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Madrov. Madrov looks to land a body kick but Fabiano moved away. Fabiano looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madrov can do anything to dispel that myth. Fabiano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fabiano drops back looking for a leg! Madrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madrov manages to kick Fabiano off! Fabiano jumps back into Madrov's guard. Madrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabiano is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fabiano drops back looking for a leg! Madrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madrov manages to kick Fabiano off! Fabiano jumps back into Madrov's guard. Madrov is pulling down on Fabiano's head. It's preventing any offense from Fabiano, at least for the moment. Let's hope that Madrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fabiano is controlling him. Fabiano drops back looking for a leg! Madrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madrov manages to kick Fabiano off! Fabiano jumps back into Madrov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Madrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Madrov is still trying to improve position. Madrov has his hands on Fabiano's head, controlling the position. Madrov wants to hit a switch here but Fabiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Madrov there! Madrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Fabiano has a good base and remains in mount. Fabiano working for a guillotine from mount but Madrov is in no mood to give up. Fabiano seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Madrov is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madrov is trying desperately to improve position. Fabiano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Madrov is looking to get to half guard. Madrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fabiano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Madrov manages to avoid the submission attempt. Madrov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fabiano is controlling him well. Fabiano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Madrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Madrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madrov tries to improve position but can't. Madrov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fabiano is controlling him well. Fabiano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fabiano is breathing heavily. Madrov is trying to improve his position. Fabiano working away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Madrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabiano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Madrov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fabiano is staying active. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pietr Madrov will probably get the nod. That's time! Fabiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Madrov throws a lazy right hand but Fabiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Madrov throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Fabiano as he checks the leg kick. Fabiano tries for a takedown but Madrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Madrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Madrov scores with a shot to the body.
Madrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Luiz Fabiano has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Madrov drops Fabiano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fabiano looks back up at him and smiles so Madrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fabiano is rocked! Madrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Fabiano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Madrov punishes Fabiano's body with a nice straight punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Madrov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Fabiano's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Madrov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pietr Madrov! A relieved looking Pietr Madrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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