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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ganghan Jumeog (ranked 5592 p4p, 5354 weight class) and Zakhar Zhitkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganghan Jumeog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganghan Jumeog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zakhar Zhitkov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jumeog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhitkov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jumeog or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhitkov, which made it look bad.
As Jumeog backs off Zhitkov throws a huge counter combo but Jumeog manages to avoid it all.
Zhitkov closes the distance and pushes Jumeog back into the cage.
Jumeog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhitkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jumeog.
Zhitkov wants to counter with a clinch but Jumeog pushes him away.
Zhitkov instigates a clinch.
Jumeog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jumeog misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Zhitkov misses with a wild combination.
Zhitkov misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumeog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhitkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhitkov dodges the punch combination from Jumeog.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up.
Zhitkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jumeog.
Jumeog misses with a two punch combination.
Zhitkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jumeog.
Jumeog is breathing heavily.
Zhitkov throws a series of punches but Jumeog moves out of range.
Jumeog misses with a double jab.
Zhitkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jumeog gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhitkov effectively controlling the action here.
Jumeog breaks from the clinch.
Zhitkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jumeog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jumeog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhitkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jumeog!
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!
Jumeog dodges the punch combination from Zhitkov.
Jumeog goes for a double leg but Zhitkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhitkov continues to drive forward.
Zhitkov is looking for the big counter here.
Jumeog breaks the clinch.
Jumeog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jumeog duly obliges.
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jumeog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Zhitkov blocks the low kick.
Zhitkov throws out a counter right but Jumeog avoids it with no problem.
Zhitkov clinches up with Jumeog and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhitkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhitkov leaves Jumeog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganghan Jumeog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhitkov tries to bum rush Jumeog with a series of wild strikes but Jumeog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhitkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhitkov.
Zhitkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhitkov connects with the punch.
Zhitkov closes the distance and pushes Jumeog back into the cage.
Zhitkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jumeog shoots in and drives through. Zhitkov sprawls well.
Zhitkov wants to counter the offense by Jumeog and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jumeog throws a right hand that Zhitkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhitkov also avoids with ease.
Zhitkov rushes Jumeog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jumeog takes a shot to the head.
Zhitkov manages to break the clinch.
Zhitkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jumeog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zakhar Zhitkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jumeog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jumeog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov has managed to clinch.
Zhitkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jumeog backwards.
Jumeog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jumeog has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Zhitkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jumeog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganghan Jumeog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jumeog throws a right hand that Zhitkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhitkov also avoids with ease.
Zhitkov slips a jab and a cross from Jumeog.
Zhitkov with the counter takedown but Jumeog avoids it easily.
Zhitkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zhitkov moves into range and clinches up with Jumeog.
Zhitkov breaks from the clinch.
Jumeog throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Zhitkov wants to counter with a clinch but Jumeog pushes him away.
Ganghan Jumeog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jumeog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Zhitkov scores with a four punch combination!
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jumeog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhitkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhitkov instigates a clinch.
A short right from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhitkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jumeog throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up but Jumeog circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhitkov moves into range and clinches up with Jumeog.
Zhitkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhitkov misses with a double jab.
Jumeog shoots for a takedown but Zhitkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhitkov unleashes a big counter combination but Jumeog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zhitkov instigates a clinch.
Zhitkov has Jumeog pushed against the cage.
Jumeog manages to break the clinch.
Zhitkov throws a series of punches but Jumeog moves out of range.
Jumeog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov tries to clinch but Jumeog moves out of range.
Jumeog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jumeog fails to land with a series of punches.
And Zhitkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jumeog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jumeog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhitkov.
Jumeog swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhitkov.
Jumeog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zhitkov eats them both and turns towards Jumeog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jumeog or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhitkov, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov moves into the clinch.
Zhitkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhitkov manages to break the clinch.
Zhitkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jumeog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhitkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jumeog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jumeog throws a nice looking combination but Zhitkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhitkov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhitkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhitkov breaks from the clinch.
Zhitkov clinches up against the cage.
Zhitkov lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jumeog breaks the clinch.
Zhitkov pushes Jumeog up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhitkov manages to break the clinch.
Zhitkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhitkov slips a jab and a cross from Jumeog.
Zhitkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhitkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jumeog.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhitkov looks to land a combination. Jumeog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zhitkov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhitkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhitkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jumeog, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Zhitkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jumeog is looking to clinch.
A combination from Zhitkov does no damage.
Jumeog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhitkov at a distance.
Jumeog misses with the combination.
Zhitkov throws a series of punches but Jumeog avoids them all with ease.
Jumeog throws a big shot that misses.
Jumeog tries to clinch there but Zhitkov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Jumeog with that takedown attempt.
Zhitkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zhitkov drives through and clinches with Jumeog against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhitkov breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jumeog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Zhitkov misses.
Zhitkov clinches up with Jumeog and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhitkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jumeog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhitkov.
Jumeog shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhitkov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhitkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jumeog manages to break the clinch.
Zhitkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jumeog misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zhitkov!
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Jumeog up against the cage.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhitkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jumeog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhitkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jumeog throws a counter high kick but Zhitkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zhitkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhitkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jumeog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhitkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jumeog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jumeog duly obliges.
Zhitkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zhitkov as the two fighters clinch.
Zhitkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jumeog backwards.
Zhitkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhitkov breaks the clinch.
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jumeog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jumeog looks to land a right hand but Zhitkov moved out of range.
Zhitkov misses with the combination.
Jumeog wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jumeog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhitkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jumeog tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhitkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jumeog misses with the combination.
Zhitkov feints the counter takedown.
Ganghan Jumeog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Jumeog up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhitkov breaks the clinch.
Zhitkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhitkov lands a head shot.
Zhitkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zakhar Zhitkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jumeog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhitkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhitkov unleashes a big counter combination but Jumeog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakhar Zhitkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhitkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakhar Zhitkov!
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RATING
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