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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyuga Neji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Stroganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyuga Neji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Stroganovic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroganovic stuffs the takedown.
Neji misses with a takedown
and Stroganovic counters with a left and a right that hurts Neji! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Stroganovic jumps into full mount!
Neji is rocked!
Neji is breathing heavily.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stroganovic wants to control the pace but Neji is squirming around nicely.
Oh Neji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroganovic mounts Neji! Really nice guard pass there!
Neji seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroganovic is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Stroganovic has managed to clinch.
Neji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stroganovic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyuga Neji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroganovic lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Hyuga Neji has been cut.
Neji tries to circle away but Stroganovic has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neji is trying to break free.
Stroganovic lands an elbow inside that Neji shrugs off.
Stroganovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Neji letting Stroganovic take a breather here.
Stroganovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stroganovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroganovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stroganovic scores with a hook to the body.
Neji is trying to break the clinch but Stroganovic has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neji being controlled against the cage.
Neji successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic wanted to stand there but Neji had control of the position.
Stroganovic wants to control from the top but Neji keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stroganovic is pushing down on Neji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neji is fighting to maintain full guard but Stroganovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stroganovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Neji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Stroganovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Neji swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neji is defended easily by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic is looking to clinch.
Neji keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stroganovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neji throws out the jab.
Neji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroganovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neji looks to land a left hand but Stroganovic moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Neji circles away.
Neji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neji fails with the takedown.
Stroganovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neji.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroganovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroganovic tries to clinch but Neji moves out of range.
Igor Stroganovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neji shoots in looking for a takedown but Stroganovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stroganovic instigates a clinch.
Stroganovic lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Stroganovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyuga Neji's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neji takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stroganovic wants to clinch.
Neji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroganovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroganovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neji takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stroganovic wants to clinch up but Neji keeps it at a distance.
Neji is looking to clinch but Stroganovic is avoiding it.
Neji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stroganovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stroganovic drops Neji with a right and a left! Stroganovic comes rushing in but Neji regains his composure and manages to keep Stroganovic in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroganovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stroganovic controls the position.
Stroganovic is looking to take a break and control but Neji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stroganovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stroganovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Neji's legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Stroganovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stroganovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroganovic wants to clinch up but Neji keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neji shoots in for a double leg but Stroganovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroganovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyuga Neji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroganovic tries to clinch up.
Neji shoots in but Stroganovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyuga Neji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroganovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroganovic throws a head kick but Neji moves out of range.
Stroganovic drops Neji with a left right combo! Stroganovic follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganovic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Neji!
Neji stops Stroganovic from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stroganovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stroganovic has closed the distance and engaged Neji in a clinch.
Neji letting Stroganovic take a breather here.
Stroganovic can't find room to land a body shot as Neji controls the action.
Neji has had enough of the clinch but Stroganovic keeps him there for the moment.
Neji is looking to break free of the clinch but Stroganovic has double underhooks.
Neji is working for takedown but Stroganovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stroganovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Neji circles away.
Stroganovic moves in looking to clinch but Neji pushes him off.
Stroganovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neji throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic tries to clinch but Neji is having none of it.
Stroganovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroganovic moves in looking to clinch but Neji pushes him off.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stroganovic is looking to clinch.
Stroganovic moves in looking to clinch but Neji pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Stroganovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hyuga Neji's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stroganovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroganovic slips a jab from Neji.
A head kick misses from Stroganovic.
Stroganovic wants to clinch up but Neji keeps it at a distance.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neji shoots in and drives through. Stroganovic sprawls well.
Stroganovic wants to clinch up but Neji keeps it at a distance.
Stroganovic throws a left that rocks Neji and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stroganovic dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Neji regain composure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganovic wants to control but Neji is keeping him busy.
Stroganovic stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neji circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neji keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroganovic is looking to clinch.
Neji throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stroganovic counters with a big right hand! Oh Neji is in trouble here! Stroganovic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Stroganovic!
Igor Stroganovic took some time post fight to say the following; 'I break all. Give me new meatbag.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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