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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Zadoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Skiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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155 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Zadoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikel Skiel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiel avoids the head kick by Zadoff.
Skiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zadoff is trying to defend but Skiel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skiel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skiel is stalling here. Zadoff is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skiel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zadoff has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Skiel prevents Zadoff from improving position.
Zadoff wants to stand but Skiel has his arm trapped.
Zadoff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Skiel can't do much from the bottom here.
Skiel manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel tries to get to full guard but Zadoff has control of the leg.
It looks like Zadoff is going to stand back up.
Skiel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zadoff is working away from the top position though.
Skiel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zadoff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mikel Skiel has been cut.
Skiel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skiel clinches with his opponent.
Zadoff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zadoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skiel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skiel gets underhooks to prevent Zadoff's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Zadoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skiel prevents it.
Zadoff is breathing heavily.
Zadoff looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skiel prevents it.
Skiel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zadoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skiel effectively controlling the action here.
Skiel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Skiel trying to control from half guard but Zadoff is working away.
Skiel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skiel is keen to just control but Zadoff is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skiel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zadoff wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to Zadoff's temple.
Zadoff trying to control but Skiel postures up.
Zadoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skiel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skiel is looking to take a break and control but Zadoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skiel missing with some ground and pound from the half 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. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to Zadoff's temple.
Skiel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiel prevents Zadoff from improving his position.
Skiel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zadoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skiel lands a nice short elbow.
Skiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zadoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skiel thows a huge punch but Zadoff dodges it nicely.
Skiel slips a nice elbow through Zadoff's hands, connecting with Zadoff's forehead.
Skiel working Zadoff over with strikes.
Skiel trying to control the action but Zadoff is working from the bottom.
Skiel controlling the action here.
Skiel lands strikes from half guard.
Skiel wants to control but Zadoff is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Skiel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikel Skiel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zadoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zadoff lands a high kick!
Zadoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skiel showed some decent athleticism there.
Skiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skiel 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.
Zadoff is trying to control but Skiel passes into side control!
Skiel lands an elbow.
Zadoff taking a bit of punishment here - Skiel scoring with strikes.
Skiel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zadoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skiel's guard! Nice work there by Zadoff!
Zadoff wants to get up but he can't break Skiel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zadoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zadoff is one step ahead there.
Skiel pushes Zadoff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zadoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pablo Zadoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zadoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zadoff.
Skiel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff is looking to improve his position.
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. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to Zadoff's temple.
Zadoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Skiel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zadoff sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skiel lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff has his hands clasped together around Skiel's back. He's all about the action.
Skiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zadoff keeps working.
Skiel is controlling the pace.
Skiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zadoff keeps working.
Skiel seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skiel throwing shots but Zadoff is blocking nicely.
Skiel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skiel wants to pass to mount but Zadoff is defending the position.
Skiel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skiel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zadoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skiel somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zadoff. Skiel shrugs it off though.
Zadoff throws a series of punches but Skiel avoids them all with ease.
Skiel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zadoff pushes Skiel off looking to stand but Skiel dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Skiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikel Skiel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zadoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zadoff misses with a two punch combination.
Skiel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zadoff sprawls well initially but Skiel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zadoff wants to get back to his feet.
Skiel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skiel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skiel drops an elbow to the side of Zadoff's head.
Skiel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skiel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zadoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Zadoff trying to hold on to Skiel's head to control him but Skiel postures up.
Zadoff pushes Skiel off but Skiel dives into side control.
Skiel grinds an elbow into Zadoff's temple.
Skiel landing a few strikes.
Skiel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zadoff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skiel but great work by Zadoff.
Zadoff working the ground and pound but Skiel is defending the strikes.
Skiel struggling a bit here.
Skiel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zadoff is pressing down on Skiel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skiel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zadoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Zadoff, not yet.
Skiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skiel throwing strikes but missing.
Skiel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skiel postures up in Zadoff's guard and throws a big left but Zadoff blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skiel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zadoff. Zadoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Skiel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zadoff tries to bum rush Skiel with a series of wild strikes but Skiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skiel wants to clinch up but Zadoff keeps it at a distance.
Skiel feints and as Zadoff raises his hands in defense, Skiel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zadoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zadoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skiel is working Zadoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skiel cracks Zadoff with a solid left hand.
Mikel Skiel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zadoff keeping moving, preventing Skiel from controlling successfully.
Zadoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Zadoff is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zadoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Skiel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zadoff tries to roll over but Skiel keeps him under control.
Zadoff gets full guard.
Zadoff wants to sweep here but Skiel controlling him for the moment.
Skiel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zadoff's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Skiel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skiel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Mikel Skiel!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Mikel Skiel!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Mikel Skiel!
Mikel Skiel wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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