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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix comes to the cage accompanied by Punttisali. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
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300 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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225 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Sparks! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
Gammarix tries to clinch up but Sparks circles away and keeps his distance. Sparks fails to land the takedown. Gammarix has his takedown stuffed and Sparks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparks. Sparks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gammarix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gammarix has escaped and now he's on top! Gammarix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gammarix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gammarix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sparks is working an open guard so Gammarix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sparks misses with a takedown and Gammarix counters with a shoot takedown. Sparks fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparks working for a triangle but Gammarix defends it easily.
Sparks has his foot on Gammarix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gammarix works his way back into a safe position though. Gammarix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sparks has his foot on Gammarix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gammarix works his way back into a safe position though. Sparks looks gassed! Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sparks 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. Sparks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gammarix is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sparks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gammarix's back instead. Gammarix trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gammarix has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Gammarix wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparks gets his hands free. Sparks doesn't have the hooks in and Gammarix manages to turn into his guard.
Gammarix tries to stand but Sparks is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sparks is looking for a triangle but Gammarix pushes his legs off easily.
Gammarix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gammarix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sparks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gammarix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gammarix has escaped and now he's on top! Sparks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gammarix trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom. Gammarix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gammarix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparks is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gammarix trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom. Gammarix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gammarix shoots and misses so Sparks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prusel Gammarix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sparks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gammarix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gammarix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gammarix! Sparks is trying to improve his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gammarix stands up and beckons Sparks to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prusel Gammarix will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gammarix misses with a takedown and Sparks counters with a shoot takedown. Gammarix fights it but they end up in guard. Gammarix wants to sweep but no luck. Gammarix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gammarix tries to get out of the position. Gammarix has control of Sparks's left arm, preventing Sparks from doing any damage. Gammarix controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. Sparks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gammarix manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Sparks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gammarix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sparks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gammarix stands up and waves to Sparks to follow him. Gammarix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks. Gammarix misses with a takedown and Sparks counters with a shoot takedown. Gammarix fights it but they end up in guard. Sparks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gammarix struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparks swings around for an armbar but Gammarix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sparks's guard. Sparks is working an open guard so Gammarix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sparks shoots in looking for a takedown. Gammarix tries to sprawl out of it but Sparks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gammarix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gammarix throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gammarix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gammarix wants to clinch and Sparks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sparks is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparks is thwarting Gammarix's attempts to control the position. Sparks wants to pass the guard but Gammarix is defending well. Gammarix pushes Sparks off looking to stand but Sparks dives back in and keeps control.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gammarix trying to hold on to Sparks's head to control him but Sparks postures up.
Sparks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gammarix sees it coming and defends easily. Sparks seems to be working for a kimura but Gammarix defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Gammarix misses with a takedown attempt and Sparks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prusel Gammarix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gammarix trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gammarix is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Sparks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gammarix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparks was covering up waiting for the punch and Gammarix finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gammarix drops back looking for a leg! Sparks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparks manages to kick Gammarix off! Gammarix jumps back into Sparks's guard. Sparks 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gammarix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gammarix has managed to get both his arms back between Sparks's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gammarix! Gammarix tries to hold on but Sparks postures up. Sparks moves to back control. Sparks doesn't have the hooks in and Gammarix manages to turn into his guard.
Gammarix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparks is looking for a triangle but Gammarix pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparks is working an open guard so Gammarix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Gammarix gets a takedown into half guard. Gammarix is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sparks regains full guard. Nicely done. Sparks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gammarix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gammarix trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gammarix should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sparks has tightened it up now! Gammarix 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 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bubba Sparks!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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