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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Izek Gargov (ranked 2330 p4p, 285 weight class) and Shaka Malaka (ranked 4184 p4p, 454 weight class). Gargov comes to the cage accompanied by Into - Moonboy. Malaka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock Me. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Izek Gargov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaka Malaka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gargov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gargov instigates a clinch.
Malaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malaka has a couple of punches blocked by Gargov.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Malaka shrugs off.
Gargov slowing the pace effectively.
Malaka misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gargov throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaka.
Gargov trying to land knees to the body.
Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malaka tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gargov with a knee to the head.
Gargov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Gargov.
Gargov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gargov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gargov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaka lands an uppercut.
Gargov successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gargov pushes Malaka off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Gargov darts in and clinches Malaka up against the cage.
Gargov blocks an uppercut.
Gargov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gargov lands an elbow inside.
Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Malaka dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Malaka avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Gargov misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Izek Gargov has been cut.
Malaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Gargov avoids the damage to the body.
Gargov misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gargov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gargov breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Gargov backwards.
Malaka missing with knees to the body.
Malaka lands with a light punch inside.
Malaka avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Gargov jumps guard but Malaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gargov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gargov with a knee to the head.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malaka cracks Gargov with a nice body shot.
Malaka has a couple of punches blocked by Gargov.
Malaka blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gargov is keeping busy.
Malaka gets through Gargov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gargov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gargov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaka has Gargov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gargov throws an elbow but it misses.
Malaka lands with a light punch inside.
Malaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malaka lands a body shot.
Malaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gargov blocks it with crossed arms.
Malaka tries a body shot but Gargov blocks it.
Gargov throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Gargov.
Gargov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malaka lands an elbow inside that Gargov shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Malaka in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Malaka blocks an elbow strike.
Gargov pulls Malaka into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gargov is on top in guard.
Gargov wants to stand but Malaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gargov trying to control but Malaka is working from the bottom.
Malaka is trying to keep Gargov in close.
Gargov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malaka, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izek Gargov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Izek Gargov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gargov is looking to clinch.
Gargov tries to clinch up
and Malaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gargov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malaka blocks the elbow strike.
Gargov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaka can do to turn this around?
Malaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gargov.
Malaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Shaka Malaka has been cut.
Gargov prevents a body shot from Malaka.
Gargov lands an elbow just above Malaka 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaka blocks an elbow strike.
Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malaka's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Malaka.
Gargov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malaka.
Malaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Malaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malaka is looking to control Gargov's arms but Gargov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malaka has his back to the cage.
Gargov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gargov clinches with his opponent.
Malaka can't find room to land a body shot as Gargov controls the action.
Malaka has a couple of punches blocked by Gargov.
Malaka stalling the fight.
Gargov lands a nice elbow.
Malaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gargov controls his hands.
Malaka lands a right hand.
Malaka working aggressively here.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gargov avoiding damage as Malaka throws knees to the body.
Malaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Malaka blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gargov lands an elbow just above Malaka 's eye.
Gargov blocks an uppercut.
Gargov throws an elbow that misses.
Malaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gargov looking to throw knees to the head but Malaka is blocking nicely.
Gargov looking to throw knees to the head but Malaka is blocking nicely.
Gargov breaks from the clinch.
Gargov has managed to clinch.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Malaka shrugs off.
Malaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gargov blocks a body shot from Malaka.
Malaka lands a shoulder strike.
Malaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gargov controls his hands.
Gargov connects with a knee to the head.
Gargov breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaka moves into the clinch.
Malaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gargovs head.
Malaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Malaka blocks it.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malaka stalling in the clinch but Gargov improves position.
Malaka lands with a right to the head.
Malaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malaka lands with a left to the head.
Malaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Gargov.
Gargov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malaka avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Malaka tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gargov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malaka is keeping busy.
Malaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaka lands with a right to the head.
Gargov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gargov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gargov doesn't manage to clinch there - Malaka circles away.
Malaka forces Gargov back against the cage and clinches.
Gargov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malaka looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gargov obliges.
Gargov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gargov lands an elbow inside.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 Izek Gargov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malaka scores with a head kick. Gargov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gargov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malaka counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gargov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gargov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gargov lands a knee to the body.
Malaka tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gargov prevents a body shot from Malaka.
Gargov crunches a lovely knee into Malaka's ribcage.
Malaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gargov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Malaka in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Malaka fails to land.
Gargov with a knee to the head.
Gargov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malaka's face.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Malaka blocks with his arms.
Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Malaka in his tracks for a moment.
Gargov lands a nice elbow.
Gargov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malaka's defenses.
Malaka throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Malaka fails to land.
Malaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Gargov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gargov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malaka up against the cage.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Malaka shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Malaka blocks with his arms.
Gargov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Malaka blocks it.
Gargov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gargov is persistently looking for the submission but Malaka is defending it well.
Malaka trying to get back to his feet but Gargov is in full control for now.
Gargov looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaka fending off the submission attempt from Gargov.
Gargov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Malaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gargov's arms.
Shaka Malaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gargov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Malaka is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Gargov tries to clinch up
and Malaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izek Gargov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gargov pushes Malaka up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izek Gargov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gargov, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izek Gargov!
Izek Gargov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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