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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Bear (ranked 4373 p4p, 413 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 4099 p4p, 403 weight class). Gamzatov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Entrance Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gamzat Gamzatov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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199 lbs
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov goes for a double leg but Bear avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bear continues to drive forward.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bear tries to sprawl out of it but Gamzatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bear manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamzatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chief Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Bear connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bear as he jumps to the side.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamzatov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bear tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gamzatov is in Bear's guard.
Gamzatov prevents Bear from getting back to his feet.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov postures up in Bear's guard and throws a big left but Bear blocks it.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gamzatov has gone for a leg lock! Bear slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gamzatov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear postures up in Gamzatov's guard and throws a big left but Gamzatov blocks it.
Gamzatov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard.
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Bear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bear manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Bear's guard.
Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamzatov prevents Bear from getting back to his feet.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Bear wants to stand but Gamzatov is controlling the position.
Gamzatov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to stand up but Gamzatov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamzatov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.
Gamzatov won't allow Bear to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bear kicks Gamzatov off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Gamzatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamzatov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Bear is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov lands a nice forearm strike.
Gamzatov scoring with punches from side control.
Gamzatov prevents Bear from escaping the position.
Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bear, who protects the arm well.
Bear throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bear gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gamzatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Bear is keeping the position.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Bear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov is working Bear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chief Bear will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bear misses the target.
Gamzatov blocks a jab.
Bear throws a low kick, looking for Gamzatov's leg but Gamzatov calmly moves out of range.
Gamzatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamzatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamzatov off to one side.
Bear works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamzatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bear throws out a loose jab but Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear looks to throw the jab but Gamzatov is out of range.
Bear wants to clinch but Gamzatov slips to the side
and Gamzatov counters with a single leg into guard. Bear didn't expect that.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gamzatov trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear wants to stand but Gamzatov is controlling the position.
Gamzatov with a nice head shot there.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Gamzatov stops Bear from standing up.
Gamzatov passes Bear's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bear is looking to escape.
Gamzatov is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gamzatov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Bear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
Gamzatov stops Bear from getting back to his feet.
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Bear is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is trying to stand back up but Gamzatov is controlling him
Gamzatov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov throwing shots but Bear is blocking nicely.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gamzatov working Bear over with strikes.
Bear is trying to stand back up but Gamzatov is controlling him
Bear taking some punishment here, with Gamzatov in his half guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear is trying to stand.
Bear trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bear is not content to let Gamzatov control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamzatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bear throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Bear swings for the body but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Gamzatov fails to land the takedown.
Chief Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Gamzatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Chief Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear goes for a double leg but Gamzatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamzatov continues to drive forward.
Bear throws a nice looking combination but Gamzatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamzatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bear avoids it really well and circles away.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gamzat Gamzatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gamzatov shoots and misses
enabling Bear to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamzatov misses with a wild body shot.
Bear drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gamzatov sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov dives in and grabs Bear's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes down on Gamzatov's head and hops out.
Gamzatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bear tries to sprawl out of it but Gamzatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear attempts a counter takedown but Gamzatov avoids it well and moves away.
Chief Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Bear tries to land a leg kick but Gamzatov saw it coming and moves away.
Chief Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamzatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bear swivels and escapes.
Gamzat Gamzatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear misses with a hook. Gamzatov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Gamzatov's head but Gamzatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gamzatov slips under a jab from Bear.
Bear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gamzatov leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gamzatov fails with the takedown.
Bear feinted with a counter takedown.
Bear lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gamzatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bear tries to avoid it but Gamzatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bear to the ground. Bear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamzatov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bear was covering up waiting for the punch and Gamzatov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gamzatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear wants to stand but Gamzatov is controlling the position.
Bear uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Gamzatov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bear was covering up waiting for the punch and Gamzatov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamzatov won't allow Bear to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bear manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bear has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamzatov after a bit of a struggle.
Gamzatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Bear has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gamzatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Gamzatov wants a takedown.
Bear tightens his grip and picks Gamzatov up, before dumping him to the ground. Gamzatov manages to land in guard.
Gamzatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a strike but Gamzatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gamzatov pushes down on Bear's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear pushes Gamzatov off and gets back to his feet.
Bear leaves Gamzatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamzatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bear looks to land a right hand but Gamzatov moved out of range.
Bear throws a head kick but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Gamzatov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Bear is trying to stand back up but Gamzatov is controlling him
Gamzatov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bear tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gamzatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Our winner, Gamzat Gamzatov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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