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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 33 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitung sizes up Simenkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pitung feints a jab promting Simenkov to slip. Pitung then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simenkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simenkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a wild combination.
Simenkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pitung. That one must have hurt.
Simenkov moves into the clinch.
Simenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simenkov managing to block the knees to the body from Pitung.
Pitung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitung tries to break free but Simenkov pushes him back against the cage.
Simenkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pitung prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Simenkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pitung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pitung is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pitung has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simenkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Simenkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitung has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simenkov is trying to keep an underhook but Pitung manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simenkov is pressing down on Pitung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simenkov keeping moving, preventing Pitung from controlling successfully.
Simenkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitung is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung trying to control but Simenkov is working from the bottom.
Simenkov wants to stand but Pitung is controlling the position.
Pitung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simenkov, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Simenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitung, which made it look bad.
Bang Pitung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Pitung scores with a jab to the body.
Simenkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitung's guard.
Pitung has his feet on Simenkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pitung misses with a kick to the body.
Simenkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pitung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simenkov.
Pitung lands with a nice body kick.
Sergei Simenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Pitung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitung misses with a low kick.
Pitung blocks a head kick by Simenkov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitung looks to land a body kick but Simenkov moved away.
Simenkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simenkov cracks Pitung with a solid left hand.
Pitung can't keep his opponent in guard - Simenkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pitung trying to control but Simenkov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pitung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pitung pushes Simenkov off looking to stand but Simenkov dives back in and keeps control.
Simenkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Pitung wants to improve his position but Simenkov is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simenkov lands a nice short elbow.
Pitung is trying to maintain the position but Simenkov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Pitung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Simenkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pitung's head.
Simenkov avoids a kick to the body.
Simenkov with the counter takedown but Pitung avoids it easily.
Simenkov misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simenkov counters with a shoot takedown. Pitung fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitung keeping full guard, as Simenkov tries to pass.
Pitung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simenkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitung has wrist control.
Pitung wants to stand and escape but Simenkov is having none of it.
Simenkov landing with the ground and pound.
Pitung keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov is fighting to break Pitung's control of his arms but Pitung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitung working a defensive guard here.
Simenkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pitung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simenkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Pitung is keeping the position.
Pitung looking to control.
Simenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitung is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simenkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simenkov is looking to clinch.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitung swivels and escapes.
Simenkov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Pitung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands a jab-cross combination.
Simenkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simenkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simenkov stops Pitung from getting back to his feet.
Pitung makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitung lands a two punch combo.
Pitung throws the kick towards the body but Simenkov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang Pitung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitung digs a good body shot into Simenkov's ribs.
Pitung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simenkov counters with a left and a right that stings Pitung.
Pitung moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pitung.
That kick from Pitung tenderised Simenkov's leg. Simenkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simenkov walks into a jab.
Simenkov clinches.
Pitung ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pitung no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pitung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simenkov can do to turn this around?
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simenkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pitung's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Pitung dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simenkov feints and as Pitung raises his hands in defense, Simenkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simenkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitung is looking to stand up but Simenkov isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simenkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Pitung wants to stand up but Simenkov is controlling him.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Sergei Simenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simenkov is controlling Pitung's posture.
Simenkov has a closed guard, preventing Pitung from standing up.
Simenkov working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simenkov is on top in guard.
Simenkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitung looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitung looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitung!
Simenkov tries to escape but Pitung is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Simenkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pitung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pitung decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pitung tried to score with a low kick but Simenkov checks it.
Simenkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitung to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Simenkov.
A little feinted left hand from Pitung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitung throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Simenkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Simenkov tries to clinch but Pitung is having none of it.
Simenkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bang Pitung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands a jab to Simenkov's midsection.
Simenkov shoots in for a double leg but Pitung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simenkov fails to land the takedown.
Pitung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bang Pitung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Pitung punishes Simenkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitung connects with a body shot.
Pitung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Pitung as Simenkov shoots in.
Pitung lands a nice shot to the body.
Simenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitung circles away.
As Simenkov looks to move away, Pitung throws a big counter combo but Simenkov just gets out of the way.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Pitung circles away easily
and Pitung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitung avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitung misses its target.
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!
Pitung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Pitung.
Pitung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pitung lands a jab.
Pitung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pitung sizes up Simenkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pitung lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Pitung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bang Pitung!
After winning the bout, Bang Pitung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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