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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Pimputa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pimputa comes to the cage accompanied by Hangar 18. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guido Pimputa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Blitzkof!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkof throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blitzkof throws a hook but Pimputa avoids it easily.
Pimputa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blitzkof tries to avoid it but Pimputa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blitzkof to the ground. Blitzkof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blitzkof looks to land a combination but Pimputa avoids it well.
A big right from Pimputa misses.
Blitzkof misses with a body shot.
Blitzkof lands with a cross.
Blitzkof throws a body punch but Pimputa moves out of range.
Blitzkof lands with a hook. Pimputa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pimputa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Blitzkof misses.
Blitzkof thows a body shot but no joy.
Pimputa moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Pimputa.
A punch combination from Blitzkof misses.
Pimputa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pimputa throws the left hand but Blitzkof avoids the punch easily.
Blitzkof takes a swing at Pimputa's ribcage but misses.
Blitzkof lands with an uppercut that bounces Pimputa off the cage and back into rage.
Pimputa is rocked!
Pimputa shoots in looking for a takedown. Blitzkof tries to sprawl out of it but Pimputa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blitzkof manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Pimputa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blitzkof takes the fight into the clinch.
Pimputa seems to have got his legs back now.
Blitzkof blocks a body shot from Pimputa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimputa is trying to drag Blitzkof to the mat but Blitzkof just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Pimputa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitzkof can't break the clinch.
Blitzkof wants to break free but Pimputa has control.
Blitzkof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pimputa has him pressed against the cage.
Blitzkof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blitzkof blocking some punches.
Pimputa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blitzkof's elbow.
Blitzkof blocks an uppercut.
Blitzkof is trying to break free.
Pimputa is trying to drag Blitzkof to the mat but Blitzkof just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blitzkof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitzkof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blitzkof tries to clinch up.
Blitzkof keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blitzkof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pimputa shoots in and bounces Blitzkof off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pimputa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitzkof preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pimputa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blitzkof pushes Pimputa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pimputa throws a looping overhand right but Blitzkof ducks down to avoid it.
Pimputa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blitzkof.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimputa misses with a body shot.
Pimputa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof throws the left hand but Pimputa avoids the punch easily.
Blitzkof misses with a straight right.
Pimputa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blitzkof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimputa.
Blitzkof misses with a hook. Pimputa ducked under it nicely.
Pimputa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof tries to clinch up but Pimputa circles away and keeps his distance.
Victor Blitzkof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitzkof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pimputa was well out of range. Poor timing from Blitzkof.
Pimputa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blitzkof steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pimputa.
Pimputa throws out a loose jab but Blitzkof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pimputa misses the shot to the body.
Pimputa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Blitzkof misses.
Blitzkof misses with a few strikes there.
Blitzkof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimputa.
Blitzkof looks gassed!
Pimputa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blitzkof is trying to defend but Pimputa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Pimputa 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimputa is nestled in close to Blitzkof, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pimputa is trying to control the action in half guard but Blitzkof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blitzkof is trying to get back to full guard.
Blitzkof is not content to let Pimputa control the position.
Pimputa throws a strike but Blitzkof avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Blitzkof dominated that round.
That's time! Pimputa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Blitzkof. That snapped Pimputa's head back.
Blitzkof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blitzkof scores with a jab to the head.
Blitzkof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimputa.
Pimputa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blitzkof moves out of range of the strikes.
Blitzkof throws an overhand right that lands on Pimputa's shoulder, as Pimputa tries to avoid the shot.
Blitzkof lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blitzkof throws a series of punches but Pimputa moves out of range.
Pimputa blocks a jab.
Blitzkof misses with a takedown
and Pimputa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitzkof wants to stand but Pimputa is controlling the position.
Blitzkof is breathing heavily.
Pimputa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimputa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pimputa throwing strikes but missing.
Blitzkof preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blitzkof wants to sweep here but Pimputa controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pimputa postures up and lands a big shot to Blitzkof's brow.
Pimputa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blitzkof misses with a body shot.
Pimputa scores with a takedown into Blitzkof's guard.
Pimputa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimputa slips nicely into half guard.
Blitzkof is trying to stand back up but Pimputa is controlling him
Pimputa trying to control the action but Blitzkof is working from the bottom.
Pimputa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pimputa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitzkof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pimputa.
Pimputa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitzkof keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pimputa just misses with a punch to the body.
Pimputa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blitzkof but Blitzkof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blitzkof connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pimputa's hands.
Blitzkof thows a body shot but no joy.
Blitzkof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pimputa moves away.
Blitzkof misses with the combination.
Pimputa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blitzkof sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blitzkof gets caught flat footed, as Pimputa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blitzkof preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blitzkof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitzkof keeping moving, preventing Pimputa from controlling successfully.
Blitzkof is looking to stand up but Pimputa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimputa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pimputa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pimputa won't allow Blitzkof to get back to his feet.
Pimputa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pimputa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pimputa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pimputa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pimputa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pimputa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pimputa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Pimputa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pimputa misses with a straight left.
Blitzkof thows a body shot but no joy.
Blitzkof lands a nice looking body shot.
Pimputa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pimputa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blitzkof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimputa.
Some wild striking there from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pimputa.
Blitzkof lands a nice shot to the body.
Victor Blitzkof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pimputa shoots in for a double leg but Blitzkof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pimputa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitzkof throws out the jab.
Blitzkof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pimputa was well out of range. Poor timing from Blitzkof.
Pimputa avoids the body shot from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blitzkof works Pimputa's body with a nice hook.
Blitzkof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Victor Blitzkof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitzkof thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pimputa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitzkof throws out the jab.
Pimputa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimputa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Blitzkof.
Blitzkof throws a jab but it's blocked by Pimputa.
Blitzkof misses with a wild combination.
Blitzkof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimputa.
Pimputa thows a body shot but no joy.
Pimputa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blitzkof manages to avoid it.
Blitzkof throws a jab when Pimputa was well out of range.
Blitzkof misses with a wild body shot.
Blitzkof throws a right hand that Pimputa ducks under and follows up with a left that Pimputa also avoids with ease.
A big right from Pimputa misses.
Pimputa throws a jab but it's blocked by Blitzkof.
Blitzkof throws a right and a left that Pimputa avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Pimputa misses the target.
Pimputa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blitzkof.
Pimputa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blitzkof's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimputa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blitzkof preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pimputa 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.
Pimputa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blitzkof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pimputa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pimputa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pimputa is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitzkof has wrist control.
Pimputa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimputa won't allow Blitzkof to sweep him here.
Blitzkof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pimputa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blitzkof rushes Pimputa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pimputa has Blitzkof pressed against the cage, preventing Blitzkof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blitzkof as Pimputa tries to tie him up.
Blitzkof tries to break the clinch but Pimputa is controlling the position.
Blitzkof working hard to break the clinch.
Blitzkof tries to circle away but Pimputa has him pinned against the cage.
Blitzkof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pimputa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blitzkof was well out of range. Poor timing from Pimputa.
A big right from Pimputa misses.
Pimputa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blitzkof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pimputa gets the takedown into side control.
Pimputa landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Blitzkof's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blitzkof dodges the ground and pound from Pimputa.
Pimputa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pimputa working the ground and pound.
Blitzkof avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pimputa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Blitzkof.
I think Blitzkof has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Blitzkof!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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