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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikolaj Zgola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikolaj Zgola!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamkhalaev clinches up against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zgola is looking for a takedown.
Shamkhalaev scores with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zgola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zgola looking for a takedown.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Zgola.
Zgola can't get the takedown.
Shamkhalaev landing knees to the head.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zgola wants a takedown but no success here.
Zgola wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Zgola shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Shamkhalaev.
Zgola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zgola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamkhalaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zgola's defenses.
Zgola can't get the takedown.
Zgola looks winded!
Shamkhalaev lands a knee to the head.
Zgola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamkhalaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shamkhalaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zgola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamkhalaev scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamkhalaev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Zgola with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zgola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shamkhalaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zgola somewhat.
Zgola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamkhalaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamkhalaev sizes up Zgola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but Zgola keeps it at a distance.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamkhalaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zgola back to the cage. Shamkhalaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shamkhalaev throws a one two combo.
Shamkhalaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zgola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamkhalaev can pounce on him.
Zgola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamkhalaev lands with a nice combination. Zgola backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zgola. That did some damage!
Shamkhalaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that Zgola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zgola also avoids with ease.
Shamkhalaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zgola's calf.
Shamkhalaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamkhalaev scores with a hook.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Zgola should have avoided that one.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamkhalaev.
Zgola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zgola misses with a takedown attempt - Shamkhalaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zgola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamkhalaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Zgola's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zgola.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamkhalaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zgola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamkhalaev swivels and escapes.
Shamkhalaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamkhalaev, right into the meat.
Zgola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamkhalaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zgola momentarily.
Shamkhalaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamkhalaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zgola back to the cage. Shamkhalaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shamkhalaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zgola. That did some damage!
Shamkhalaev lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zgola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamkhalaev sprawls well. Shamkhalaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zgola gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zgola.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
Zgola fails with a takedown attempt.
Zgola has a takedown stuffed.
Zgola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zgola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamkhalaev lands with a straight right. Zgola didn't see that one coming.
Shamkhalaev throws a combination. Zgola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamkhalaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zgola shoots in but no luck this time.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Zgola.
Nice cross by Shamkhalaev.
Zgola is breathing heavily.
Shamkhalaev connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zgola shoots in but Shamkhalaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shamkhalaev connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a one two combo.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch.
Zgola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamkhalaev scores with a one two! Zgola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zgola is rocked!
Shamkhalaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zgola's calf.
Shamkhalaev misses with a double jab.
Shamkhalaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Zgola off the cage and back into range.
Shamkhalaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zgola's calf.
Shamkhalaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zgola can do to turn this around?
Zgola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zgola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Zgola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Shamkhalaev. No joy for Zgola on that attempt.
Shamkhalaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zgola's sensitive parts.
Shamkhalaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zgola.
Shamkhalaev leaves Zgola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zgola on the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Shamkhalaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot that snaps Zgola's head back.
Zgola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamkhalaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamkhalaev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shamkhalaev works over Zgola's head and body with a nice combination.
Zgola ducks right into an uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Zgola dodges the punch combination from Shamkhalaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev circles away.
Shamkhalaev scores with a one two! Zgola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamkhalaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamkhalaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zgola looks for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
Zgola dives in and grabs Shamkhalaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes down on Zgola's head and hops out.
Zgola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamkhalaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zgola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamkhalaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Zgola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zgola shoots for a takedown but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zgola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zgola eats them both and turns towards Shamkhalaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamkhalaev scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Shamkhalaev as Zgola shoots in.
A jab lands there for Shamkhalaev.
Zgola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamkhalaev's waist but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zgola off to one side.
Zgola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zgola dives in and grabs Shamkhalaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes down on Zgola's head and hops out.
Zgola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Zgola or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamkhalaev which made him look bad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamkhalaev misses with a few strikes there.
Shamkhalaev thumps Zgola with a low kick.
Shamkhalaev connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zgola's sensitive parts.
Shamkhalaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to the head.
Zgola is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shamkhalaev is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zgola.
Shamkhalaev lands with a right hand.
Zgola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zgola misses with a takedown attempt - Shamkhalaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shamkhalaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zgola. That did some damage!
Zgola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zgola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zgola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamkhalaev clobbers Zgola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zgola tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Zgola.
Zgola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zgola.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamkhalaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zgola. Zgola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab.
Zgola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamkhalaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zgola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev circles away.
Zgola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Shamkhalaev does it's job there.
Zgola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamkhalaev's waist but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zgola off to one side.
Zgola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamkhalaev misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Shamkhalaev both land. Nice combination.
Zgola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamkhalaev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zgola misses with a takedown attempt - Shamkhalaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab.
Zgola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shamkhalaev's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shamkhalaev is looking to stand up but Zgola isn't so interested in that idea.
Zgola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zgola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zgola with a nice head shot there.
Zgola landing with the ground and pound.
Zgola is working Shamkhalaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola stays in close to Shamkhalaev's body and controls the position.
Zgola is working Shamkhalaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zgola forces his way into half guard.
Zgola in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shamkhalaev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zgola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikolaj Zgola!
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