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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nastus Gregovieich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PoP Payll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nastus Gregovieich has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nastus Gregovieich seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nastus Gregovieich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, PoP Payll!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gregovieich to the mat! Gregovieich manages to get full guard.
Payll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregovieich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payll lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gregovieich's head.
Payll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gregovieich looking for a guillotine here but Payll defends easily.
Payll 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.
Payll has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payll throwing strikes but missing.
Payll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payll postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Payll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gregovieich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payll looks gassed!
Payll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payll won't allow Gregovieich to sweep him here.
Gregovieich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gregovieich moves in looking to clinch but Payll pushes him off.
Payll fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gregovieich sprawls well initially but Payll persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gregovieich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payll on the ground.
Payll thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregovieich is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregovieich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gregovieich wants to control but Payll is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gregovieich is trying to get back to full guard.
Payll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payll sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregovieich defending well though.
Gregovieich is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregovieich shoots for a double leg takedown but Payll sprawls well. He's pushed Gregovieich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gregovieich shoots in for a double leg but Payll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregovieich tries for a takedown but Payll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nastus Gregovieich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregovieich is looking to clinch.
Gregovieich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payll pinned against the cage. Payll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregovieich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payll is fending him off so far but Gregovieich persists. Nope, Payll circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payll shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Payll looking to land elbow strikes but Gregovieich uses the position to regain half guard.
Payll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregovieich's head.
Payll thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gregovieich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payll.
Gregovieich trying to control but Payll postures up.
Payll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payll tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregovieich swivels and escapes.
Gregovieich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregovieich has a takedown stuffed.
Gregovieich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payll swivels and escapes.
Payll shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregovieich tries to sprawl out of it but Payll keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregovieich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregovieich is looking to clinch but Payll is avoiding it.
Payll stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregovieich. Gregovieich gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregovieich shoots for a double leg takedown but Payll sprawls well. He's pushed Gregovieich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payll gets a takedown into half guard.
Gregovieich tries to roll over but Payll keeps him under control.
Payll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregovieich's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PoP Payll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gregovieich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payll counters with a takedown into side control.
Payll working the ground and pound.
Payll working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gregovieich is looking to regain half guard here but Payll keeps moving and retains side control.
Payll lands a few punches from side control.
Payll misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gregovieich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Payll.
Gregovieich is looking to regain half guard here but Payll keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregovieich parries the strikes from Payll easily there. Payll is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gregovieich to escape.
Payll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregovieich is looking to reverse the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gregovieich tries to clinch but Payll is having none of it.
Payll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gregovieich misses with a takedown attempt - Payll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nastus Gregovieich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregovieich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payll decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gregovieich's guard.
PoP Payll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregovieich looking to control.
Payll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregovieich is keeping the position for now.
Gregovieich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payll manages to get to full guard.
Gregovieich trying to control but Payll is working from the bottom.
Payll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregovieich wants to control from the top but Payll keeps moving.
Payll has his foot on Gregovieich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregovieich works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payll keeping moving, preventing Gregovieich from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregovieich scores with a hook to the body. Payll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gregovieich fails with the takedown
so Payll counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gregovieich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payll.
Payll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregovieich looking to control.
Payll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payll postures up in Gregovieich's guard and throws a big left but Gregovieich blocks it.
Payll postures up.
Payll drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gregovieich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Payll has Gregovieich in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregovieich wanted to stand there but Payll had control of the position.
Payll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregovieich is aware though and is defending well.
Gregovieich trying to control but Payll is working from the bottom.
Payll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregovieich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregovieich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Payll keeping moving, preventing Gregovieich from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PoP Payll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Payll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gregovieich.
Gregovieich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Payll.
Payll shoots in but Gregovieich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregovieich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payll counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Payll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregovieich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gregovieich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payll postures up in Gregovieich's guard and throws a big left but Gregovieich blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregovieich working a defensive guard here.
Payll scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gregovieich throws a nice head kick!
Gregovieich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payll counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nastus Gregovieich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gregovieich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gregovieich keeping full guard, as Payll tries to pass.
Gregovieich controlling Payll's posture.
PoP Payll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payll throws a big right hand that misses.
Payll won't allow Gregovieich to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gregovieich tries to clinch but Payll moves out of range.
Payll tries for a takedown but Gregovieich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gregovieich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregovieich tries to close the distance and clinch but Payll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregovieich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gregovieich sprawls well. Gregovieich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payll gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregovieich shoots in for a takedown but Payll shows good takedown defense.
Gregovieich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Payll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregovieich wants to clinch.
Payll keeps the fight on the outside.
Payll keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregovieich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Payll to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregovieich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payll postures up in Gregovieich's guard and throws a big left but Gregovieich blocks it.
Payll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gregovieich's guard.
Payll is trying to control. Gregovieich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gregovieich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payll.
Payll stops Gregovieich from getting back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Payll. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gregovieich trying to hold on to Payll's head to control him but Payll postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Payll throws a leg kick but Gregovieich sees it coming and moves out of range.
PoP Payll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregovieich.
Gregovieich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payll gets the takedown into side control.
Gregovieich stops Payll from passing to mount.
Nastus Gregovieich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payll scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gregovieich to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
PoP Payll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payll has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PoP Payll!
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energy
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hype
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