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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pter Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. Stevie Hill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 cm
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205 lbs
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191 cm
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pter Baskov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hill! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baskov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily. Hill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baskov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hill decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baskov to his feet. Baskov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baskov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hill trying to stall but Baskov improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Hill.
Hill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baskov misses with some punches.
Baskov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Hill wants to get back to full guard. Baskov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Baskov is fighting to break Hill's control of his arms but Hill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Baskov looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill prevents Baskov from getting back to his feet. Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baskov is proving hard to escape from. Baskov pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position. Baskov wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it. Baskov wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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. Baskov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baskov. Baskov struggling a bit here. Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baskov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hill is putting a hurting on Baskov here, landing some big shots from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Baskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hill looks gassed! Baskov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Baskov works his way into full mount! Baskov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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! Hill is squirming around, avoiding Baskov's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hill is trying to escape the mount.
Baskov raining down shots from the mount! Baskov working Hill over with strikes here. A nice elbow there by Baskov. Baskov landing strikes, looking to finish! Baskov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baskov tries to control but Hill wriggling away. Hill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pter Baskov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baskov shoots and misses and Hill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Baskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill. Baskov has his hands clasped together around Hill's back. He's all about the action. Hill prevents Baskov from standing back up.
Baskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill. Baskov is controlling Hill's position as best he can from this difficult position. Hill throwing shots but Baskov is blocking nicely. Baskov looking for submissions off his back. Baskov is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baskov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Baskov shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Baskov scores with a head kick.
It looks like Stevie Hill has been cut. Baskov fails with the takedown and Hill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pter Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hill wants a takedown.
Hill looking to stall.
Hill is breathing heavily. Baskov jumps guard but Hill stands there with Baskov around his waist. Baskov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baskov dodges an elbow strike from Hill.
Baskov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baskov to the mat. Baskov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Baskov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Baskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baskov is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea. Hill controls from within his opponent's guard. Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Baskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baskov is on top in guard.
Baskov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baskov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hill is looking to stand up but Baskov isn't so interested in that idea. Baskov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Baskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baskov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pter Baskov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Baskov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Baskov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Baskov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Baskov should have avoided that one. Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown and Baskov counters with a leg kick. Baskov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baskov! Baskov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Baskov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Baskov manages to regain half guard. Good work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baskov desperately trying to maintain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Stevie Hill's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baskov has closed the distance and engaged Hill in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Baskov's takedown attempt.
Baskov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pter Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hill can't break the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Baskov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baskov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well. Baskov working away. Baskov wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy. Baskov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well. Baskov is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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. Baskov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Baskov stands up. Baskov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hill won't allow Baskov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baskov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baskov is proving hard to escape from. Hill stops Baskov from standing up. Baskov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baskov holds on and takes a little breather. Hill wants to stand and escape but instead Baskov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Baskov stands up from Hill's guard - Baskov perhaps looking for a knockout. Pter Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Baskov is stalling here.
Baskov breaks the clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baskov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Baskov fails with the takedown and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baskov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Baskov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight! Pter Baskov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baskov 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pter Baskov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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