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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Gotsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael Da Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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271 lbs
5 - 8 - 1 |
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Gotsov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Gotsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Gotsov tries to pass.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotsov.
Gotsov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotsov darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov trying to move into half guard but instead Da Silva has managed to sweep!
Gotsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotsov, not yet.
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Gotsov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotsov looks winded!
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Gotsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gotsov swinging wildly here.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotsov.
Gotsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotsov lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov is looking to advance position but Da Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gotsov tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Gotsov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Da Silva stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Gotsov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotsov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gotsov tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Da Silva catches Gotsov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.
Gotsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!
Gotsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gotsov is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Gotsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gotsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotsov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Da Silva easily slips into full mount!
Gotsov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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 Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gotsov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Gotsov as Da Silva shoots in.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotsov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Da Silva regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Gotsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gotsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gotsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denis Gotsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Gotsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gotsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gotsov wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Gotsov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
Gotsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva gets to his feet. Gotsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Gotsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!
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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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