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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 3734 p4p, 420 weight class) and Izek Gargov (ranked 2907 p4p, 344 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Izek Gargov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gargov stuffs the takedown.
Ventura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ventura takes an elbow to the temple.
Ventura tries to break free but Gargov pushes him back against the cage.
Ventura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gargov prevents it.
Gargov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gargov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Ventura being controlled against the cage.
Gargov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ventura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Gargov.
Ventura tries to score a body lock takedown but Gargov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gargov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gargov.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ventura's face.
Gargov lands a damaging elbow.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gargov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gargov gets control of Ventura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gargov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gargov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gargov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gargov's head.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Gargov keeps moving.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gargov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gargov keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura preventing the sweep.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gargov working a defensive guard but Ventura passes into half 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.
Gargov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ventura is looking to advance position but Gargov won't allow it.
Ventura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gargov won't allow Ventura to pass to mount.
Gargov is trying to stand up here but Ventura is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gargov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Gargov wants to stand back up but Ventura manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ventura wants to control but Gargov is keeping him busy.
Gargov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gargov tries to roll over but Ventura keeps him under control.
Ventura is trying to control. Gargov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gargov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura prevents Gargov from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gargov gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izek Gargov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gargov instigates a clinch.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
Gargov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ventura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gargov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ace Ventura has been cut.
Gargov lands a knee to the head.
Gargov stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gargov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ventura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gargov to the mat. Gargov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Gargov has wrist control.
Gargov looking for a guillotine here but Ventura defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gargov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gargov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ventura is controlling him.
Gargov being controlled here, momentarily.
Gargov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gargov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two 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.
Ventura is standing up over Gargov. Gargov looks to escape but Ventura dives into side control.
Gargov is looking for a sweep.
Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gargov keeps working.
Ventura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gargov is pushing Ventura's head away, looking to escape. Ventura manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gargov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ace Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gargov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gargov is not content to let Ventura control the position.
Gargov kicks off Ventura and gets to his feet.
Gargov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gargov has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Ventura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Gargov.
Ventura tries to break free but Gargov pushes him back against the cage.
Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms.
Gargov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ventura is trying to keep an underhook but Gargov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ventura kicks Gargov off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Izek Gargov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Gargov scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izek Gargov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ace Ventura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ventura has Gargov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gargov after a bit of a struggle.
Gargov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gargov misses with a knee strike.
Gargov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gargov lands an elbow inside.
Ventura misses with an elbow strike.
Ventura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gargov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura looks for a takedown but Gargov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gargov has closed the distance and engaged Ventura in a clinch.
Gargov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ventura uses from the top position.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gargov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control but Gargov is working from the bottom.
Gargov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gargov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gargov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Ventura prevents Gargov from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura working some strikes from top position.
Ventura cracks Gargov with a solid left hand.
Gargov trying to control the position.
Ventura won't allow Gargov to get back to his feet.
Gargov keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ventura darts in looking for a takedown but Gargov gets double underhooks and turns Ventura into the cage.
Gargov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ventura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ventura dives in for a single leg takedown but Gargov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Gargov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gargov clinches up against the cage.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gargov lands a nice elbow.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ventura tries to pull guard but Gargov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ventura drops back down to his feet.
Gargov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt - Gargov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Gargov misses.
Izek Gargov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gargov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izek Gargov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gargov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izek Gargov!
A very excited looking Izek Gargov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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