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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Abigor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian Abigor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abigor looks to land a right hand but Popyachtsa moved out of range.
Abigor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Popyachtsa misses with a looping right.
Abigor just misses with a punch to the body.
Popyachtsa loads up on a big right hand but Abigor slips the punch.
Popyachtsa waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Abigor. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Abigor to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Abigor is rocked!
It looks like Sebastian Abigor has been cut.
Popyachtsa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abigor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Popyachtsa, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popyachtsa is on top in guard.
Popyachtsa passes Abigor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Popyachtsa is looking to stall here but Abigor recovers full guard.
Abigor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abigor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popyachtsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popyachtsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abigor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Popyachtsa passes Abigor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Popyachtsa controlling the action here.
Popyachtsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abigor gets full guard.
Popyachtsa trying to control but Abigor is working from the bottom.
Popyachtsa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abigor is trying to control the position but Popyachtsa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Abigor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popyachtsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Popyachtsa preventing the sweep.
Popyachtsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Popyachtsa passes Abigor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popyachtsa trying to control from half guard but Abigor is working away.
Abigor is trying to get back to full guard.
Popyachtsa is pressing down on Abigor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abigor is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abigor gets back to full guard.
Popyachtsa wants to control from the top but Abigor keeps moving.
Popyachtsa wants to pass the guard but Abigor is keeping the position.
Popyachtsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Shachlo Popyachtsa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popyachtsa misses with an uppercut.
Shachlo Popyachtsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abigor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abigor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abigor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Abigor coming out on top.
Abigor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Popyachtsa swinging wilding here.
A slow jab from Popyachtsa misses its intended target.
Popyachtsa missing with a left hand there. Abigor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abigor misses with a combination
and Abigor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abigor is breathing heavily.
Popyachtsa lands a jab to the nose.
Popyachtsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popyachtsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abigor throws a hook but Popyachtsa avoids it easily.
Popyachtsa catches Abigor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abigor ducks straight into an uppercut from Popyachtsa and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Abigor maanges to regain guard straight away.
Oh Abigor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Popyachtsa has gone for a leg lock! Abigor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Popyachtsa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shachlo Popyachtsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Abigor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popyachtsa moves in looking to clinch but Abigor pushes him off.
Abigor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abigor seems to have got his legs back now.
Abigor cracks Popyachtsa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Popyachtsa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popyachtsa clinches up with Abigor and pushes him back against the cage.
Popyachtsa has a couple of punches blocked by Abigor.
Abigor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popyachtsa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sebastian Abigor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abigor throws a lazy right hand but Popyachtsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abigor misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Popyachtsa coming out on top.
Popyachtsa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Popyachtsa misses its intended target.
Popyachtsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Popyachtsa. That snapped Abigor's head back.
Popyachtsa throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Abigor tumbling to the canvas!
Abigor has his foot on Popyachtsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Popyachtsa works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popyachtsa wants to stand and escape but instead Abigor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Popyachtsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popyachtsa controlling the position.
Popyachtsa working a defensive guard here.
Abigor prevents Popyachtsa from getting back to his feet.
Popyachtsa working for a triangle but Abigor defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abigor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popyachtsa is keeping the position for now.
Popyachtsa is trying to keep Abigor in close.
Abigor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abigor slips nicely into half guard.
Popyachtsa is trying to maintain the position but Abigor is very close to passing his half guard.
Popyachtsa wants to get back to full guard.
Popyachtsa manages to get to full guard.
Abigor preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abigor is in close to Popyachtsa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popyachtsa working for a triangle but Abigor defends it easily.
Popyachtsa wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popyachtsa is looking to stand up but Abigor isn't so interested in that idea.
Popyachtsa has his foot on Abigor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abigor works his way back into a safe position though.
Abigor tries to free his leg and advance position but Popyachtsa is retaining full guard.
Popyachtsa is looking for a triangle but Abigor pushes his legs off easily.
Popyachtsa has his foot on Abigor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abigor works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abigor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abigor trying to control the position from guard on top but Popyachtsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popyachtsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Popyachtsa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Abigor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popyachtsa throws a series of punches but Abigor avoids them all with ease.
Abigor takes one to the side of the head.
Abigor throws a looping overhand right but Popyachtsa ducks down to avoid it.
Popyachtsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shachlo Popyachtsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Abigor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Popyachtsa throws a combination that misses
and Abigor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Popyachtsa won't be happy with that.
Abigor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Popyachtsa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Popyachtsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abigor is looking to improve his position.
Shachlo Popyachtsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abigor is not content to let Popyachtsa control the position.
Popyachtsa is controlling the pace.
Popyachtsa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Abigor as he works his way to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popyachtsa wants to stand but Abigor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Popyachtsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popyachtsa trying to control but Abigor is working from the bottom.
Popyachtsa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abigor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abigor has escaped and now he's on top!
Popyachtsa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popyachtsa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Abigor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Popyachtsa.
Abigor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popyachtsa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abigor tries to move to mount but Popyachtsa blocks the move with his legs.
Abigor working away.
Popyachtsa manages to get back to half guard.
Abigor is keen to just control but Popyachtsa is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Abigor is tapping! Great win for Popyachtsa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shachlo Popyachtsa!
Shachlo Popyachtsa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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