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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 3241 p4p, 362 weight class) and Mark Bloodsport (ranked 2327 p4p, 283 weight class). Sergey Shipilov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shipilov circles away.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Bloodsport tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Bloodsport back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mark Bloodsport has been cut.
Bloodsport shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shipilov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipilov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bloodsport tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipilov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodsport keeps trying to improve his position.
Bloodsport told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shipilov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shipilov looking for a guillotine here but Bloodsport defends easily.
Shipilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shipilov keeping moving, preventing Bloodsport from controlling successfully.
Bloodsport drops back looking for a leg! Shipilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shipilov manages to kick Bloodsport off! Bloodsport jumps back into Shipilov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloodsport is aware though and is defending well.
Shipilov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shipilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloodsport is aware though and is defending well.
Bloodsport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloodsport forces his way into half guard.
Shipilov actively working from the bottom here.
Bloodsport is keen to just control but Shipilov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bloodsport is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shipilov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bloodsport.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shipilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloodsport seems to be looking for submissions.
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bloodsport pulls his head out easily.
Bloodsport passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipilov!
Shipilov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bloodsport has taken his back.
Shipilov tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bloodsport's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bloodsport controlling the positon.
Shipilov 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 Bloodsport gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bloodsport's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shipilov breaks Bloodsport's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shipilov looking to sit in guard and control but Bloodsport gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bloodsport got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloodsport has managed to get both his arms back between Shipilov's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipilov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bloodsport advances position into side control!
Bloodsport wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shipilov, who protects the arm well.
Bloodsport is looking to take a break and control but Shipilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloodsport looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shipilov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Bloodsport's cut.
That's time! Shipilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shipilov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bloodsport dives in and scores a takedown into Shipilov's guard.
Bloodsport looking to pass the guard.
Shipilov controls Bloodsport momentarily but Bloodsport frees himself.
Bloodsport slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bloodsport must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bloodsport trying to control but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Shipilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov keeping moving, preventing Bloodsport from controlling successfully.
Bloodsport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shipilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shipilov looking for a guillotine here but Bloodsport defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bloodsport got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloodsport has managed to get both his arms back between Shipilov's legs - danger averted.
Shipilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bloodsport not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Bloodsport has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bloodsport trying to control but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipilov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shipilov looking for a guillotine here but Bloodsport defends easily.
Shipilov keeping moving, preventing Bloodsport from controlling successfully.
Bloodsport wants to pass the guard but Shipilov is keeping the position.
Shipilov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloodsport can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shipilov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shipilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Bloodsport advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shipilov wants to control the action here but instead Bloodsport manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport controlling the position easily from mount.
Shipilov is squirming around, avoiding Bloodsport's attempts to control the action.
Bloodsport goes for an armbar but Shipilov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shipilov.
Shipilov stands and throws Bloodsport's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bloodsport tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov working away.
Bloodsport is looking to regain half guard here but Shipilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bloodsport regains half guard.
Bloodsport is looking for a sweep. Shipilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shipilov trying to control the action but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Shipilov prevents Bloodsport from improving his position.
Shipilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bloodsport defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodsport is looking for a sweep. Shipilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Sergey Shipilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Bloodsport's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bloodsport drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bloodsport wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Shipilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloodsport is aware though and is defending well.
Bloodsport pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipilov is keeping the position for now.
Shipilov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shipilov looking for subs off his back but Bloodsport has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bloodsport is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport tries to pass to full mount but Shipilov defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport prevents Shipilov from improving his position.
Bloodsport is looking for a kimura here.
Shipilov gets full guard.
Bloodsport thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloodsport's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bloodsport got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloodsport has managed to get both his arms back between Shipilov's legs - danger averted.
Bloodsport wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Bloodsport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bloodsport wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Bloodsport seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bloodsport trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shipilov looking for a guillotine here but Bloodsport defends easily.
Bloodsport tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipilov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport 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.
Shipilov keeping moving, preventing Bloodsport from controlling successfully.
Shipilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bloodsport gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bloodsport wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Shipilov working for a triangle but Bloodsport defends it easily.
Bloodsport works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov actively working from the bottom here.
Shipilov trying to control but Bloodsport postures up.
Bloodsport trying to control the action but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shipilov sees it coming and defends easily.
Bloodsport wants to work for an arm triangle but Shipilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bloodsport is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shipilov defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodsport is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shipilov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bloodsport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shipilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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