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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dukey Tots (ranked 1499 p4p, 233 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 1935 p4p, 281 weight class). Gamzatov has chosen Entrance Song as his entrance music. Dukey Tots could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gamzat Gamzatov's chin.
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dukey Tots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Tots.
Gamzatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Tots wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gamzatov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tots is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamzatov is pushing down on Tots's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tots is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamzatov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tots missing with punches from the bottom.
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gamzatov working over Tots with some ground and pound. Tots looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tots with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tots is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Tots is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gamzatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gamzatov throwing shots but Tots is blocking nicely.
Tots trying to control but Gamzatov postures up.
Tots throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tots is doing well to control the position and prevent Gamzatov from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov thows a huge punch but Tots dodges it nicely.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tots works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tots's guard.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tots has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tots trying to hold on to Gamzatov's head to control him but Gamzatov postures up.
Tots striking from half guard on the bottom.
Gamzatov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tots controlling the position for now.
Gamzatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tots is trying to get back to full guard.
Tots looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gamzatov working over Tots with some ground and pound. Tots looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gamzatov thows a huge punch but Tots dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tots defends it well.
Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tots is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tots keeps working.
Tots looking for submissions off his back.
Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov.
Tots trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gamzatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tots is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tots is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Tots is trying to control but can't.
Tots regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tots has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamzatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tots is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gamzatov staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gamzatov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tots.
Gamzatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tots sprawls well. He's pushed Gamzatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tots half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tots throws a front kick aimed at Gamzatov's knee but Gamzatov avoids it well.
Gamzatov shoots in but Tots avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov needs to keep his hands up - Tots had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Tots.
Tots drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gamzatov sprawls and moves away.
Dukey Tots has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tots is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Tots circles away and we're back to standing.
Tots throws a hook but Gamzatov blocks it.
Gamzatov looking to score a takedown here. Tots is defending well but Gamzatov drives through and ends up in Tots's guard.
Tots trying to keep a closed guard but Gamzatov is proving a slippery customer.
Gamzatov lands a couple of digs.
Tots not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gamzatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tots throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamzatov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gamzatov stands and throws Tots's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gamzatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tots, who protects the arm well.
Gamzatov scoring with punches and elbows.
Tots is trying to control Gamzatov's posture but Gamzatov avoids it.
Tots is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tots is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gamzatov connects with a decent elbow.
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Gamzatov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gamzatov tries to score with some ground and pound. Tots controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gamzatov trying to control the position but Tots is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tots's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tots is looking to regain half guard here but Gamzatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tots is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tots is holding Gamzatov down, trying to stall.
Tots is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tots sneaks back into half guard.
Tots is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tots sees it coming and defends easily.
Tots throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tots trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tots sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tots is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamzatov.
Tots throws a jab when Gamzatov was well out of range.
Tots looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tots stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamzatov. Gamzatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Tots shows good takedown defense.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tots is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Tots circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gamzatov tries to get set, Tots tries to push him back and clinch up but Gamzatov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dukey Tots has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Tots attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov tries to bum rush Tots with a series of wild strikes but Tots uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamzatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tots sprawls well. Tots wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamzatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tots appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dukey Tots is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tots displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamzatov.
Tots appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tots napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tots defending against the ground and pound.
Tots is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gamzatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tots has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gamzatov but great work by Tots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tots sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gamzatov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tots goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gamzatov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tots's guard! Nice work there by Gamzatov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tots thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tots is trying to keep Gamzatov in close.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
Tots is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gamzatov lands a couple of elbows.
Gamzatov content to stall in guard here.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tots is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Gamzatov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gamzatov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gamzatov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tots is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gamzatov yanks on the arm and Tots is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gamzatov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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