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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Stolyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolyar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Will Break You. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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195 lbs
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183 cm
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 Sydney, Cold Gold! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pavel Stolyar! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stolyar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one. Stolyar takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stolyar looks for a takedown but Gold sprawls well. Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Stolyar should have avoided that one. Stolyar doesn't succeed with the takedown so Gold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Cold Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Stolyar. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stolyar keeping full guard, as Gold tries to pass. Stolyar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stolyar's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stolyar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Stolyar wants to control but Gold is keeping busy.
Gold is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. It looks like Gold is going to stand back up.
Gold stalling away here and it's allowed Stolyar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gold wants to control from the top but Stolyar keeps moving. Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stolyar wants to sweep here but Gold controlling him for the moment. Stolyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Gold is trying to stand up here but Stolyar is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gold tries to get out of the position. Stolyar wants to free his trapped foot but Gold is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gold is trying to stand up here but Stolyar is controlling him well. Stolyar is looking to advance position but Gold won't allow it. Gold is trying to stand up here but Stolyar is controlling him well. Stolyar controlling the action here. Gold pushes Stolyar off looking to stand but Stolyar dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stolyar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stolyar somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stolyar dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gold scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Gold. Gold pushes Stolyar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gold gets through Stolyar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Gold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stolyar jumps guard but Gold stands there with Stolyar around his waist. Stolyar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stolyar tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Gold dominated that round. That's time! Gold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stolyar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gold controlling from the top position. Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gold trying to control but Stolyar is working from the bottom. Stolyar working a defensive guard here.
Stolyar keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cold Gold just wasn't active enough. Gold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stolyar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gold scores with a jab to the body. Stolyar fails with a takedown attempt. Stolyar has his takedown stuffed and Gold counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stolyar's guard now. Cold Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Stolyar. Stolyar is breathing heavily. Gold looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cold Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gold wants to control from the top but Stolyar keeps moving. Stolyar is trying to keep Gold in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Stolyar has his feet on Gold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Gold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stolyar. Stolyar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Pavel Stolyar has been cut. Gold clinches with his opponent.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike. Stolyar misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gold working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold. Gold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Stolyar is trying to pull guard but Gold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gold leaning his opponent against the cage. Gold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gold lands with a left to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gold. Gold scores with a hook to the body. Gold slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stolyar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gold after a bit of a struggle. Gold lands a hook that snaps the head of Stolyar backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Gold.
Gold lands a right hand. Stolyar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gold presses Stolyar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stolyar wants a takedown.
Gold lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Gold dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pavel Stolyar's cut. That's time! Gold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stolyar with a lazy takedown attempt and Gold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stolyar's guard. Gold controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gold wants to stand but Stolyar is controlling his posture from full guard. Stolyar trying to control the position.
Stolyar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gold tries to stand but Stolyar is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Stolyar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Stolyar with a lazy takedown attempt and Gold counters with a single leg into guard. Stolyar didn't expect that. Gold looking to pass the guard. Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gold tries to stand but Stolyar is controlling from the bottom. Stolyar keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully. Gold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Cold Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stolyar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gold's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stolyar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Stolyar tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cold Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Stolyar. Gold throws a shot to the body.
Stolyar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gold. Gold wants to stand but Stolyar is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gold tries to free his leg and advance position but Stolyar is retaining full guard. Gold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Stolyar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gold wants to control from the top but Stolyar keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cold Gold has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Gold pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stolyar back to the cage. Gold follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stolyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away. Stolyar misses with a wild combination.
Stolyar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range so Gold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gold looking to sit in guard and control but Stolyar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gold wants to stand and escape but Stolyar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Cold Gold showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cold Gold!
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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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