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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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195 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but Mladenov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mladenov looks to throw the jab but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida connects with a single shot there.
Almeida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mladenov.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Mladenov avoids it well.
Mladenov blocks a leg kick.
Rafael Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida throws a series of strikes that have Mladenov backpedaling.
Mladenov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mladenov showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida taking some punishment here, with Mladenov in his half guard.
Mladenov is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.
Mladenov misses with a head shot. Almeida uses the momentum to regain guard.
Almeida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mladenov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Almeida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Mladenov from controlling successfully.
Mladenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mladenov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov looking to pass the guard.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almeida controlling Mladenov's posture.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Mladenov tries to pass.
Mladenov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mladenov wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Mladenov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Almeida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mladenov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blagoi Mladenov.
Mladenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blagoi Mladenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mladenov throws an off balance right hand
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Almeida enables Mladenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Almeida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mladenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mladenov trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Almeida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mladenov!
Mladenov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almeida is on top in guard.
Mladenov wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Mladenov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mladenov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Almeida has passed into half guard!
Mladenov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov has an active guard here but Almeida has managed to pass into half guard.
Mladenov wants to get back to full guard.
Blagoi Mladenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mladenov tries to keep at a distance but Almeida has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Almeida is trying to force a seperation but Mladenov has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to maintain a safe position but Mladenov gets an underhook and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida scores with a hook to the body.
Almeida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Almeida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
Mladenov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mladenov working Almeida over with strikes.
Almeida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almeida working a defensive guard here.
Mladenov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Almeida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Almeida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Almeida!
Almeida has control of an arm but Mladenov manages to advance to Almeida's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov has the hooks in. Almeida is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blagoi Mladenov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mladenov takes one on the button.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Mladenov avoids it well.
Almeida instigates a clinch.
Mladenov tries to score a body lock takedown but Almeida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Almeida manages to break the clinch.
Almeida clinches up with Mladenov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mladenov is trying to drag Almeida to the mat but Almeida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mladenov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Almeida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blagoi Mladenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mladenov tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Almeida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Almeida is trying to force a seperation but Mladenov has the dominant position.
Mladenov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mladenov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Almeida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov wants a takedown but no success here.
Almeida wants to break free but Mladenov has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov is working for takedown but Almeida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Mladenov dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Mladenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch but Mladenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mladenov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mladenov somewhat.
Almeida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mladenov. Mladenov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov fails to land the takedown.
Rafael Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mladenov fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mladenov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blagoi Mladenov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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