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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Mazyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Taratieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazyck comes into the arena with http://youtu.be/TFUJw5WL blaring out of the sound system. Taratieski has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Mazyck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konstantin Taratieski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taratieski shoots in for a takedown but Mazyck shows good takedown defense.
Mazyck tries to clinch up
and Mazyck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazyck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taratieski counters by clinching up.
Mazyck misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazyck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taratieski is defending well.
Taratieski stops a takedown attempt from Mazyck.
Mazyck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Mazyck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taratieski trying to land knees to the body.
Mazyck tries to pull guard but Taratieski won't allow it.
Mazyck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazyck gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taratieski wants to control but Mazyck postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taratieski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazyck decides to stand back up. Mazyck steps back and let's Taratieski get back to his feet.
Mazyck tries to clinch but Taratieski moves out of range.
Taratieski takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taratieski blocks an uppercut.
Taratieski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazyck.
Mazyck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazyck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taratieski.
No luck for Mazyck with that takedown attempt.
Mazyck is breathing heavily.
Mazyck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazyck tries to clinch up.
Taratieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taratieski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazyck circles away.
Mazyck dives in and grabs Taratieski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taratieski pushes down on Mazyck's head and hops out.
Taratieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taratieski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazyck as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazyck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taratieski sneaks back 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!
Taratieski tries to get to full guard but Mazyck has control of the leg.
Mazyck not doing much here.
Taratieski won't allow Mazyck to pass to mount.
Taratieski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taratieski trying to control here.
Mazyck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazyck trying to mount his opponent but Taratieski defends it.
Taratieski pushes Mazyck off looking to stand but Mazyck dives back in and keeps control.
Mazyck winds up and cracks Taratieski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taratieski wants to get back to full guard.
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. Mazyck connects with a nice short shot to Taratieski's temple.
Mazyck is trying to control the action in half guard but Taratieski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazyck gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck tries to clinch up.
Mazyck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taratieski circles away.
Mazyck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taratieski is trying to stand up here but Mazyck is controlling him well.
Mazyck is trying to control the action in half guard but Taratieski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. Mazyck connects with a nice short shot to Taratieski's temple.
Mazyck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taratieski is just riding it out for now. Mazyck eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazyck is just content to waste time from the top position. Taratieski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Mazyck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mazyck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Mazyck does no damage.
Taratieski throws a combination. Mazyck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mazyck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taratieski tries to avoid it but Mazyck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taratieski to the ground. Taratieski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taratieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazyck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taratieski but Taratieski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Mazyck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taratieski lands a jab to the head.
Mazyck wants to clinch.
Mazyck closes the distance and clinches up with Taratieski, looking for a takedown. Mazyck pushes Taratieski against the cage but Taratieski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taratieski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taratieski duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taratieski wants to clinch up but Mazyck keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazyck gets tackled into the cage by Taratieski. Taratieski maintains the clinch.
Mazyck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taratieski to keep the fight standing.
Mazyck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazyck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taratieski tries to clinch up.
Bubba Mazyck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taratieski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taratieski clinches up against the cage.
Taratieski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazyck's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taratieski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taratieski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mazyck is working for takedown but Taratieski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taratieski blocks an uppercut.
Mazyck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taratieski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mazyck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mazyck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazyck stalling away here and it's allowed Taratieski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taratieski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Taratieski clinches up with Mazyck and pushes him back against the cage.
Taratieski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazyck's efforts to push away.
Taratieski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazyck uses from the top position.
Taratieski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazyck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mazyck with a nice head shot there.
Mazyck postures up and lands a big shot to Taratieski's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck stands up from Taratieski's guard - Mazyck perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mazyck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taratieski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taratieski looks to land a combination but Mazyck avoids it well.
Mazyck shoots in for a takedown but Taratieski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taratieski clinches with his opponent.
Taratieski prevents the takedown attempt.
Taratieski gets control of Mazyck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taratieski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mazyck is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taratieski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taratieski has escaped and now he's on top!
Mazyck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck is looking to stand up but Taratieski isn't so interested in that idea.
Taratieski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mazyck wants to stand but Taratieski is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taratieski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantin Taratieski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mazyck stuffs the takedown attempt from Taratieski. Taratieski gets slowly back to his feet.
Mazyck feints and as Taratieski raises his hands in defense, Mazyck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Taratieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taratieski dives in and grabs Mazyck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazyck pushes down on Taratieski's head and hops out.
Mazyck shoots in but no luck this time.
Mazyck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taratieski circles away.
Taratieski lands an overhand right.
Taratieski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazyck pinned against the cage. Mazyck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taratieski shoots in and drives through. Mazyck sprawls well.
Bubba Mazyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Taratieski.
Mazyck wants to clinch up but Taratieski keeps it at a distance.
Mazyck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mazyck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mazyck decides to stand back up.
Mazyck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taratieski as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Taratieski as Mazyck shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taratieski moves into the clinch.
Taratieski trying to stall but Mazyck improves his position.
Mazyck fails to pull guard.
Mazyck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taratieski prevents it.
Mazyck tries to pull guard but Taratieski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taratieski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taratieski jumps guard and drags Mazyck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mazyck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taratieski on the ground.
Mazyck gets to his feet - Taratieski follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Taratieski. No joy for Mazyck on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Taratieski as Mazyck shoots in.
Mazyck throws a right hand that Taratieski ducks under and follows up with a left that Taratieski also avoids with ease.
Taratieski darts in and clinches Mazyck up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taratieski manages to pull guard.
Mazyck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazyck trying to control the position from guard on top but Taratieski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazyck postures up.
Mazyck throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazyck trying to control but Taratieski is working from the bottom.
Bubba Mazyck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taratieski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Konstantin Taratieski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taratieski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taratieski keeping moving, preventing Mazyck from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taratieski has his hands on Mazyck's head, controlling the position.
Mazyck wants to control from the top but Taratieski keeps moving.
Bubba Mazyck has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mazyck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taratieski circles away.
Taratieski is looking to clinch.
Mazyck fails with a takedown attempt.
Taratieski tries to clinch but Mazyck is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taratieski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazyck.
Mazyck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taratieski avoids it really well and circles away.
Taratieski throws a head kick that misses.
Mazyck swats away the attempt to clinch by Taratieski.
Mazyck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Taratieski.
Mazyck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazyck wants to control but Taratieski is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Mazyck seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Mazyck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazyck 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Mazyck!
Bubba Mazyck was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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