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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Bondarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geraldo Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Bondarenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondarenko throws a nice looking combination but Sweeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sweeney gets caught flat footed, as Bondarenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bondarenko throws a strike but Sweeney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sweeney postures up in Bondarenko's guard and throws a big left but Bondarenko blocks it.
Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeney has gone for a leg lock! Bondarenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sweeney's guard.
Bondarenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sweeney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sweeney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sweeney!
Sweeney in side control, throwing shots but Bondarenko defends.
Sweeney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondarenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sweeney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bondarenko is looking for a sweep. Sweeney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sweeney is thwarting Bondarenko's attempts to control the position.
Sweeney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bondarenko tries to roll over but Sweeney keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bondarenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bondarenko.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweeney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondarenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bondarenko keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
Sweeney preventing the sweep.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Bondarenko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bondarenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sweeney has managed to get both his arms back between Bondarenko's legs - danger averted.
Sweeney wants to get up but he can't break Bondarenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Bondarenko keeps moving.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bondarenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweeney is trying to defend but Bondarenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bondarenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bondarenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Geraldo Sweeney has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sweeney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bondarenko on the ground.
Bondarenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweeney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bondarenko.
Bondarenko wants to free his trapped foot but Sweeney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bondarenko is working for a kimura but Sweeney is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bondarenko wants to take a breather but Sweeney is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Bondarenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geraldo Sweeney's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bondarenko feints and as Sweeney raises his hands in defense, Bondarenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bondarenko throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.
Sweeney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bondarenko trying to control but Sweeney is working from the bottom.
Bondarenko looking to pass the guard.
Fedor Bondarenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Bondarenko from controlling successfully.
Bondarenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondarenko throws a series of punches but Sweeney avoids them all with ease.
Sweeney quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bondarenko drives through with a takedown into Sweeney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bondarenko looking to sit in guard and control but Sweeney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sweeney throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweeney is looking to stand up but Bondarenko won't let him.
Sweeney postures up in Bondarenko's guard and throws a big left but Bondarenko blocks it.
Sweeney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Bondarenko.
Sweeney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bondarenko controlling the position.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Bondarenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sweeney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bondarenko pulls Sweeney in to control the position.
Sweeney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bondarenko is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sweeney dives in for a single leg takedown but Bondarenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geraldo Sweeney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bondarenko is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sweeney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sweeney regains half guard, as Bondarenko was trying to land strikes.
Bondarenko 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.
Bondarenko is breathing heavily.
Bondarenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney trying to control here.
Bondarenko wants to advance to full mount but Sweeney doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bondarenko preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondarenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweeney is keeping the position for now.
Bondarenko throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fedor Bondarenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Geraldo Sweeney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bondarenko connects with a crisp jab.
Bondarenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bondarenko 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.
Bondarenko is looking to advance position but Sweeney won't allow it.
Bondarenko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sweeney as he works his way to full guard.
Bondarenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bondarenko is working Sweeney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondarenko looking to pass the guard.
Bondarenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sweeney is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondarenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sweeney covers up, he's hurt! Bondarenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bondarenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bondarenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Bondarenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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