PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geeorges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gribov's choice of entrance music: "Machete" - Theme Song . Sergey Gribov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

StPierre
vs
Gribov

184 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ *

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geeorges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Gribov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
StPierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gribov moves away.
StPierre misses with a straight right.
Geeorges StPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from StPierre.
A swing and a miss from Gribov.
Gribov shoots in for a double leg but StPierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gribov misses with a takedown attempt - StPierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
StPierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gribov throws a body punch but StPierre moves out of range.
A left and a right from StPierre both land. Nice combination.
StPierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gribov moves away from the strike by StPierre.
StPierre scores with a nice head shot.
Gribov moves out of range as StPierre strikes.
A jab from StPierre misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre misses with a lunging right hand

and Gribov counters with a nice double leg into side control. StPierre won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gribov controls the position.
StPierre is trying to get back to his feet.

Gribov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but StPierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
StPierre is pushing Gribov's head away, looking to escape. Gribov manages to hold on to the position though.

Gribov is trying to get an arm triangle but StPierre is defending well.
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!
StPierre wants to get back to his feet.

Gribov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
StPierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
Gribov trying to control the position but StPierre is working away.
StPierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Gribov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but StPierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but StPierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gribov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. StPierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gribov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. StPierre looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gribov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. StPierre is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gribov lets go of the hold and StPierre can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Gribov!