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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Aly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Zhiglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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185 cm
24
300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mohammad Aly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gleb Zhiglov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhiglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aly.
Zhiglov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zhiglov wants to control but Aly is keeping him busy.
Zhiglov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zhiglov trying to control the position but Aly is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zhiglov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zhiglov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zhiglov.
Zhiglov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aly is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aly and Zhiglov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly is trying to control Zhiglov's posture but Zhiglov avoids it.
Aly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhiglov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aly wants to get back to his feet.
Zhiglov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aly is looking to regain half guard here but Zhiglov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhiglov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhiglov swings around for an armbar but Aly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zhiglov's guard.
Aly won't allow Zhiglov to sweep him here.
Aly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhiglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aly preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhiglov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhiglov or perhaps it was just good defense by Aly, which made it look bad.
Mohammad Aly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhiglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aly shoots in and drives through. Zhiglov sprawls well.
Aly shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhiglov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhiglov slips under a jab from Aly.
Aly shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhiglov tries to sprawl out of it but Aly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhiglov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Aly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhiglov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aly won't be happy with that.
Aly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Aly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhiglov sprawls well. Zhiglov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aly gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhiglov darts in looking for a takedown but Aly gets double underhooks and turns Zhiglov into the cage.
Aly stuffs the takedown.
Aly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhiglov fails with the takedown.
Mohammad Aly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Zhiglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly gets caught napping as Zhiglov dives in and scores a takedown. Aly manages to retain guard.
Aly has his foot on Zhiglov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhiglov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhiglov is looking to stand up but Aly won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zhiglov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zhiglov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aly prevents it.
Zhiglov is breathing heavily.
Aly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhiglov after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zhiglov looking for a takedown.
Zhiglov is trying to drag Aly to the mat but Aly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhiglov jumps guard but Aly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhiglov has Aly pressed against the cage, preventing Aly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aly tries to break free but Zhiglov pushes him back against the cage.
Aly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhiglov to keep the fight standing.
Aly is trying to push Zhiglov away but Zhiglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aly looking to slow down the pace here.
Zhiglov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhiglov smiles and moves away.
Aly misses with a head kick.
Aly tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhiglov shoots in but Aly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aly clinches up against the cage.
Zhiglov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhiglov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aly's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhiglov is trying to trip Aly. He has hold of a leg but Aly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zhiglov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aly shoots in but Zhiglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aly darts in and clinches Zhiglov up against the cage.
Aly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhiglov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhiglov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aly pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhiglov sprawls well. Zhiglov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aly gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhiglov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aly tries to avoid it but Zhiglov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aly to the ground. Aly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhiglov tries to keep at a distance but Aly has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aly jumps into guard, dragging Zhiglov to the mat.
Zhiglov is fighting to break Aly's control of his arms but Aly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad Aly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Aly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhiglov!
Zhiglov trying his best to control but Aly has mounted him.
Zhiglov working to try and regain half guard.
Aly stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhiglov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aly's waist but Aly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhiglov off to one side.
No luck for Zhiglov with that takedown attempt.
Aly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhiglov can do to turn this around?
Aly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mohammad Aly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Zhiglov.
Zhiglov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly shoots in for a takedown but Zhiglov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhiglov avoids the head kick by Aly.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhiglov enables Aly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhiglov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Zhiglov is keeping the position.
Zhiglov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zhiglov pulls Aly in to control the position.
Aly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aly connects with a couple of short punches.
Aly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aly works over Zhiglov with some ground and pound from guard.
Aly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhiglov tries to sprawl but Aly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zhiglov tries to roll over but Aly keeps him under control.
Aly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zhiglov is defending against the submission attempts here by Aly.
Aly decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aly misses.
Zhiglov avoids the body shot from Aly.
Aly throws a hook but Zhiglov blocks it.
Aly clinches with his opponent.
Come on Zhiglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zhiglov is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhiglov can't get the takedown.
Aly prevents the takedown attempt.
Gleb Zhiglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammad Aly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aly is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhiglov has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad Aly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aly 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mohammad Aly!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mohammad Aly!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mohammad Aly!
Mohammad Aly wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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