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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hello Bay (ranked 2133 p4p, 215 weight class) and Sarmat Tigiev (ranked 6445 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 cm
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288 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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193 cm
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250 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hello Bay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarmat Tigiev! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tigiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tigiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bay passes Tigiev's left leg - he's now in half guard. Tigiev tries to roll over but Bay keeps him under control. Bay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bay missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tigiev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bay controlling the action here. Bay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bay is looking to stall here but Tigiev recovers full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bay is pushing down on Tigiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tigiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Bay has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tigiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bay wants to control but Tigiev is keeping him busy. Bay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bay is pressing down on Tigiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tigiev is holding on for now. Bay is trying to control the action in half guard but Tigiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tigiev is controlling Bay's position as best he can from this difficult position. Bay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tigiev is holding on to half guard well. Tigiev is staying active underneath Bay, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tigiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bay connects with a nice short shot to Tigiev's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Tigiev is in trouble now - Bay has advanced to mount! Bay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Tigiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Tigiev desperately trying to maintain half guard. Bay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tigiev to regain full guard. Bay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tigiev swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tigiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. 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! Bay stopping the sweep attempt from Tigiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tigiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bay. Bay scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bay looking to pass the guard. Tigiev is pulling down on Bay's head to control his posture. Bay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tigiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bay with a flurry of punches that miss. Bay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bay trying to control but Tigiev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bay tries to free his leg and advance position but Tigiev is retaining full guard. Tigiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bay wants to control from the top but Tigiev keeps moving. Tigiev being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Tigiev keeping moving, preventing Bay from controlling successfully. Bay slips nicely into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tigiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tigiev. Bay trying to control the position from guard on top but Tigiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hello Bay dominated that round. That's time! Bay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tigiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bay needs to keep his hands up - Tigiev had a free shot at his head there. Hello Bay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bay tries to close the distance and clinch but Tigiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigiev can do to turn this around? Bay misses with a takedown and Bay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tigiev cracks Bay with a right hand to the side of the head. Bay pushes Tigiev up against the cage in a clinch. Tigiev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bay up against the cage. Bay tries to pull guard but Tigiev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bay drops back down to his feet.
Tigiev is working Bay over against the cage. Tigiev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tigiev is trying to stall.
Bay blocks an uppercut.
Bay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hello Bay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tigiev working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tigiev stalling in the clinch but Bay improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tigiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bay's elbow. Tigiev breaks the clinch.
Bay tries to clinch up. Bay closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Tigiev. Tigiev lands with a right to the head. Bay is trying to pull guard but Tigiev has him pressed against the cage. Tigiev tries to throw a body punch but Bay avoids it by throwing Tigiev back against the cage. Bay is looking to take this one to the mat. Tigiev misses with a body punch.
Bay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bay tries to score a body lock takedown but Tigiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tigiev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bay or not. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bay takes a shot to the head. Tigiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tigiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tigiev circles away from the clinch attempt and Tigiev counters with a two punch combo. 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! Tigiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bay is looking to clinch but Tigiev is avoiding it.
Tigiev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bay wants to clinch up but Tigiev keeps it at a distance. Tigiev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bay with a body shot. Bay closes the distance but Tigiev moves to the side and Tigiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bay rushes Tigiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bay is trying to pull guard but Tigiev has him pressed against the cage. Bay tries to pull guard but Tigiev forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bay throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Tigiev on the inside. Bay jumps guard but Tigiev stands there with Bay around his waist. Bay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tigiev lands with a right to the head. Tigiev lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bay tries to pull guard but Tigiev won't allow it.
Sarmat Tigiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tigiev walks away with a smile on his face. Bay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sarmat Tigiev seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bay walks into a jab. Tigiev connects with a body shot that sends Bay's belly button to the back. Bay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tigiev throws a shot to the body.
Tigiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tigiev dips to his left and cracks Bay with an uppercut! Bay tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Tigiev counter with a right hand. Tigiev lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tigiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bay doesn't seem phased though. Tigiev connects with a single shot there. The fight stays on the outside here - Bay looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tigiev digs a good hook to Bay's body.
Tigiev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tigiev lands a big uppercut and Bay crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bay looks OK. Tigiev waves Bay back to his feet!
Bay is rocked! Bay doesn't manage to clinch there - Tigiev circles away.
Oh Bay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tigiev cracks Bay with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bay looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tigiev finish him?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tigiev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Bay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tigiev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bay doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tigiev is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tigiev shuts the power down on Bay. Lights out, game over! Tigiev is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sarmat Tigiev!
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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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