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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Pushkin (ranked 306 p4p, 266 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 39 p4p, 30 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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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pushkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Monkey, which made it look bad.
Monkey takes a swing at Pushkin's ribcage but misses.
Monkey tries to keep at a distance but Pushkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pushkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pushkin jumps guard but Monkey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pushkin jumps guard but Monkey stands there with Pushkin around his waist. Pushkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pushkin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Monkey to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but Monkey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pushkin jumps guard but Monkey stands there with Pushkin around his waist. Pushkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands a right hand.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Pushkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monkey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pushkin won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Monkey keeps trying to improve his position.
Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pushkin defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pushkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monkey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pushkin has passed into side control.
Monkey tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey taking a bit of punishment here - Pushkin scoring with strikes.
Monkey keeping his opponent close.
Pushkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monkey gets back to half guard.
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin trying to control from half guard but Monkey is working away.
Monkey actively working from the bottom here.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but Monkey defending well.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pushkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Monkey trying to control but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Monkey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pushkin is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey connects with a single shot there.
Pushkin shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pushkin has Monkey up against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monkey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pushkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but Monkey has him pressed against the cage.
Pushkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pushkin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin lands a couple of digs.
Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Monkey trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
so Pushkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monkey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pushkin escapes and throws Monkey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pushkin wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monkey stops Pushkin from passing to mount.
Monkey tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
Monkey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monkey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkin pulls his head out easily.
Pushkin prevents Monkey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Monkey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pushkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Monkey is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pushkin works his way to his opponent's back.
Monkey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Monkey showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is trying to remain composed but Pushkin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monkey being controlled for a moment.
Monkey tries to improve position but can't.
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monkey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pushkin tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monkey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pushkin off and has taken his back!
Pushkin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Monkey is looking for the choke from the back position but Pushkin is controlling his hands well.
Monkey looking to break Pushkin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pushkin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Monkey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pushkin staying busy and making it hard for Monkey to control.
Pushkin is in bad spot here.
Pushkin breaks Monkey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pushkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Monkey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is stalling in the full guard.
Pushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Pushkin is pushing down on Monkey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monkey is fighting to maintain full guard but Pushkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monkey works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin stands and throws Monkey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pushkin advances to mount.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monkey prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Monkey is squirming around nicely.
Monkey tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Monkey is defending it quite comfortably.
Monkey looking for submissions off his back.
Monkey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pushkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
A relieved looking Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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