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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Military Soviet Hymn . Noah Gregory told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bam lands in his opponent's guard.
Bam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gregory trying to control the position.
Bam has gone for a leg lock! Gregory slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bam's guard.
Gregory is looking to stand up but Bam won't let him.
Bam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bam tries to get out of the position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory passes into half guard.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory 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.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Gregory throws a nice looking combination but Bam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Bam persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gregory stalling.
Bam is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory uses his free foot to push down on Bam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bam.
Gregory controlling from mount.
Bam prevents Gregory from taking his back.
Gregory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gregory looking to control but Bam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam has given up his back here. Will Gregory look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gregory tries to get the hooks in deep but Bam pushed the leg off.
Bam is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam is working hard here to advance position.
Gregory is trying to stick to Bam's back but Bam is turning into Gregory. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gregory's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bam.
Bam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregory is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bam, into his guard.
Bam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gregory 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Bam wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment.
Gregory trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bam keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gregory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bam misses with a takedown attempt
so Gregory counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gregory won't allow Bam to sweep him here.
Bam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Bam working for a triangle but Gregory defends it easily.
Gregory sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Gregory is breathing heavily.
Bam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gregory stacks Bam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gregory!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam gets back to half guard.
Gregory trying to control the action but Bam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gregory passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gregory working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bam is trying to improve his position.
Gregory trying to control the position but Bam is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gregory wants to control but Bam is keeping him busy.
Bam misses with a strike from the bottom.
Noah Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bam is not content to let Gregory control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Bam fights it but they end up in guard.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
Bam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bam is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
Gregory is pushing down on Bam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bam is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gregory is stalling here. Bam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gregory seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregory has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here.
Gregory regains half guard.
Gregory is looking to control Bam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregory avoid being mounted?
Bam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gregory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gregory makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gregory.
Bam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bam pushing down on Gregory's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bam seems to be working for a kimura but Gregory defends the submission attempt.
Bam is keen to just control but Gregory is a slippery customer.
Bam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregory is just riding it out for now. Bam eventually gives up the hold.
Bam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregory is just riding it out for now. Bam eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gregory 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bam has his takedown stuffed
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory is stalling in the full guard.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bam looking for a guillotine here but Gregory defends easily.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Bam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregory trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bam has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Bam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gregory is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gregory's back instead.
Gregory tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gregory tries to hold on but Bam postures up.
Gregory holds of for dear life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gregory tries to hold on but Bam pushes him away.
Gregory prevents Bam from taking his back.
Gregory is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gregory has given up his back.
Bam is trying to stick to Gregory's back but Gregory is turning into Bam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gregory.
Bam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Noah Gregory just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gregory counters with a single leg into guard. Bam didn't expect that.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory pushes down on Bam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gregory is keen to just control but Bam is a slippery customer.
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bam is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregory slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Bam is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Noah Gregory just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bam fails with the takedown
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam working for submissions but it's allowed Gregory to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Bam is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory moves nicely into side control.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bam keeps working.
Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gregory off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gregory 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gregory!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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