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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Abbot (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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215 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot loads up on a big right hand but Gilbert slips the punch.
Gilbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abbot.
Gilbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilbert somewhat.
Gilbert shoots and misses
so Abbot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbot slips nicely into half guard.
Gilbert is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abbot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilbert is just riding it out for now. Abbot eventually gives up the hold.
Abbot prevents Gilbert from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert is working hard here to advance position.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilbert scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abbot manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilbert is looking to escape.
Gilbert wants to hold on but Abbot pushes him away.
Gilbert is looking to improve his position but Abbot isn't that keen on the idea.
Abbot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abbot looking to control but Gilbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbot looking for a guillotine from mount but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gilbert is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abbot controlling his opponent.
Abbot tries to control but Gilbert wriggling away.
Gilbert trying desperately to get to his feet.
Abbot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilbert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilbert shrugs it off.
Gilbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Abbot has a good base and remains in mount.
Abbot controlling his opponent.
Abbot manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gilbert to take his back!
Abbot keeps control of the position as Gilbert tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot controlling from the back.
Gilbert tries to break free.
Gilbert turns into Abbot and is now in his guard.
Abbot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abbot has his foot on Gilbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Gilbert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbot has escaped and now he's on top!
Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gilbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gilbert keeping full guard, as Abbot tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep.
Abbot prevents Gilbert from escaping the position.
Gilbert sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Abbot seems content to control.
Abbot wants to take a breather but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot is keen to just control but Gilbert is a slippery customer.
Abbot works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Abbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gilbert scores with a takedown into Abbot's guard.
Gilbert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gilbert, into his guard.
Abbot passes into half guard.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep. Abbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbot wants to take a breather but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abbot.
Abbot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gilbert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abbot prevents Gilbert from improving his position.
Gilbert with the active half guard here but Abbot passes nicely into side control.
Gilbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abbot's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Gilbert looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilbert is in trouble now - Abbot has advanced to mount!
Abbot content just to control the position here.
Abbot takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gilbert tries to roll but Abbot sticks to his back.
Abbot biding his time, controlling Gilbert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gilbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gilbert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Abbot is looking for the choke from the back position but Gilbert is controlling his hands well.
Gilbert fending off the submission attempt from Abbot.
Gilbert rolls, trying to escape but Abbot keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot controls the action.
Abbot controlling well, preventing Gilbert from escaping the position.
Tony Abbot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbot keeps control of the position easily here as Gilbert tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Gilbert's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gilbert doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gilbert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gilbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abbot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gilbert wants to free his trapped foot but Abbot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abbot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abbot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abbot looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Abbot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbot is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.
Gilbert is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Abbot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Abbot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abbot off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gilbert's guard. Nice work there by Abbot.
Gilbert has his foot on Abbot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abbot works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbot wants to pass the guard but Gilbert is keeping the position.
Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abbot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abbot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abbot tries for a kimura but Gilbert is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is trying to control Abbot's posture but Abbot avoids it.
Abbot is looking to take a break and control but Gilbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tony Abbot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilbert manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gilbert looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Abbot trying to control the pace.
Gilbert tries to roll over but Abbot keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Abbot is taking a breather. Gilbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Abbot 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.
Abbot uses his free foot to push down on Gilbert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gilbert.
Gilbert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abbot controlling the positon.
Gilbert tries to roll but Abbot sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Gilbert right now.
George Gilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Abbot.
Well Abbot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Abbot!
In his post fight interview, Tony Abbot started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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