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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Telegin (ranked 611 p4p, 915 weight class) and Juju Baraka (ranked 76 p4p, 109 weight class). Baraka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Burning Spear. Juju Baraka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Telegin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telegin looks to land a left hand but Baraka moved out of range nicely.
Sergey Telegin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baraka misses with a hook. Telegin ducked under it nicely.
Baraka slips under a jab.
Telegin throws a shot from downtown. Baraka moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Telegin.
Baraka throws a big shot that misses.
Baraka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Telegin counters with a stiff right hand.
Baraka is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Telegin misses.
Baraka slips a jab and a cross from Telegin.
Baraka tries a low kick but Telegin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin throws an off balance right hand
and Baraka counters with a low kick, right behind Telegin 's knee.
Telegin misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Baraka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baraka slips under a jab.
It seemed like Baraka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baraka ducks under a wild hook from Telegin.
Baraka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telegin.
Baraka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Telegin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baraka is trying to defend but Telegin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baraka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin wants to take a breather but Baraka is having none of it.
Baraka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Baraka wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
Telegin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baraka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telegin.
Telegin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Telegin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baraka has his hands clasped together around Telegin's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin controlling the action here.
Baraka keeping control of the position.
Baraka trying to hold on to Telegin's head to control him but Telegin postures up.
Baraka is staying active underneath Telegin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Telegin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baraka wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy.
Baraka is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Telegin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baraka is looking to improve his position.
Baraka trying to control from the bottom.
Telegin is working for a submission of some sort.
Baraka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telegin 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.
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Baraka defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Telegin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baraka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Telegin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baraka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Telegin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Telegin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baraka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Telegin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Telegin working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka manages to get back to half guard.
Baraka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Telegin throws a strike but Baraka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin looking for a guillotine here but Baraka defends easily.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Telegin is retaining full guard.
Telegin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Telegin is retaining full guard.
Telegin looking for a guillotine here but Baraka defends easily.
Telegin working for a triangle but Baraka defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Telegin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Baraka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Telegin has tightened it up now! Baraka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Telegin!
Our winner, Sergey Telegin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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