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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 2765 p4p, 315 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 2079 p4p, 240 weight class). Gamzatov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Entrance Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamzatov sprawls well. He's pushed Krnacova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamzatov dives in and grabs Krnacova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes down on Gamzatov's head and hops out.
Krnacova gets the takedown into side control.
Krnacova with the ground and pound but Gamzatov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Krnacova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Gamzatov's hands, connecting with Gamzatov's forehead.
Well, if Krnacova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova content to control rather than advance.
Krnacova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamzatov keeps working.
Krnacova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gamzatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gamzatov is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Krnacova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krnacova throwing shots but Gamzatov is blocking nicely.
Gamzatov tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Gamzatov is refusing to be controlled, as Krnacova sits in half guard.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Gamzatov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krnacova working Gamzatov over with strikes.
Krnacova is keen to just control but Gamzatov is a slippery customer.
Krnacova content to control rather than advance.
Krnacova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Krnacova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gamzatov wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is looking to take a break and control but Gamzatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamzatov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Gamzatov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Krnacova throwing shots but Gamzatov is blocking nicely.
Krnacova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamzatov defending well though.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova is looking to take a break and control but Gamzatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gamzatov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Gamzatov's temple.
Gamzatov wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gamzatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krnacova.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova trying to control from half guard but Gamzatov is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gamzatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamzatov has wrist control.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gamzatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krnacova.
Gamzatov stuffs the takedown attempt from Krnacova. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
Krnacova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamzatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamzatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamzatov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krnacova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Krnacova with that takedown attempt.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krnacova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gamzatov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova lands some shots froms side control.
Krnacova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gamzatov wants to control but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova lands a few punches from side control.
Gamzatov is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gamzatov some visible discomfort.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krnacova taking a breather here.
Krnacova throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krnacova wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping him busy.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Krnacova tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krnacova scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Krnacova are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krnacova controlling the position.
Krnacova wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova landing strikes.
Krnacova staying calm.
Krnacova wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping him busy.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gamzatov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krnacova connects with a decent elbow.
Gamzatov tries to improve position but can't.
Gamzatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krnacova off and has taken his back!
Krnacova tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gamzatov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Krnacova tries to roll but Gamzatov sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gamzatov gets his way!
Gamzatov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Krnacova is in real trouble here. Gamzatov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Krnacova is tapping out! Gamzatov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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hype
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RATING
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