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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelian Pasternach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aurelian Pasternach!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasternach leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pasternach moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Pasternach is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Pasternach moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Pasternach has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasternach.
West is working for takedown but Pasternach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pasternach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pasternach looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West tries to pull guard but Pasternach won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pasternach walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws a right and a left that Pasternach avoids nicely.
Pasternach fails in his attempt to clinch.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasternach wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Pasternach tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasternach moves into the clinch.
West tries to pull guard but Pasternach won't allow it.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West taking a breather.
West changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pasternach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pasternach darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasternach crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.
West wants a takedown.
Pasternach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
West is breathing heavily.
West jumps guard but Pasternach stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pasternach is working West over against the cage.
Pasternach lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasternach landing knees to the body.
Pasternach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Herbert West has been cut.
Pasternach tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Pasternach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasternach landing knees to the head.
Pasternach missing with knees to the body.
Pasternach avoiding damage.
Pasternach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pasternach throws a knee to the head but misses.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West avoiding damage as Pasternach throws knees to the body.
Pasternach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Pasternach.
Pasternach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pasternach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pasternach pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West can't get the takedown.
Pasternach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Pasternach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pasternach working West over with knees to the body.
West has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pasternach uses from the top position.
Pasternach looking to pass the guard.
West has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pasternach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West keeping moving, preventing Pasternach from controlling successfully.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West wants to stand up but Pasternach is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Pasternach is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Pasternach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pasternach drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pasternach wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Pasternach is working for a submission of some sort.
West has his hands clasped together around Pasternach's back. He's all about the action.
Pasternach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
West is trying to stand back up but Pasternach is controlling him
Pasternach takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pasternach doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Aurelian Pasternach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pasternach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pasternach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasternach is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West throws a right and a left that Pasternach avoids nicely.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pasternach defends it nicely.
Pasternach is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelian Pasternach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
West pushes Pasternach up against the cage in a clinch.
Pasternach working aggressively here.
West can't get the takedown.
Pasternach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Pasternach is working West over against the cage.
Pasternach missing with knees to the body.
West has Pasternach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pasternach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pasternach looking to slow down the pace here.
West has Pasternach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pasternach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasternach misses with a knee strike.
West jumps into guard, dragging Pasternach to the mat.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Pasternach is proving a slippery customer.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pasternach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West is looking to stand up but Pasternach isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasternach won't allow West to sweep him here.
West pushes Pasternach off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pasternach closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Pasternach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasternach clinches but West breaks the clinch
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Pasternach.
Pasternach wants to clinch but West slips to the side
and West counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pasternach won't be happy with that.
West working away.
Pasternach is not content to let West control the position.
Pasternach can't do much from the bottom here.
Pasternach tries to improve position but can't.
West working away.
West trying to control the position but Pasternach is working away.
Pasternach tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is looking to take a break and control but Pasternach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Pasternach, looking for a takedown. West pushes Pasternach against the cage but Pasternach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pasternach clinches but West breaks the clinch
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Pasternach backing up. Pasternach nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
Pasternach tries to clinch up
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Pasternach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pasternach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasternach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Pasternach lands a knee to the head.
Pasternach is trying to maintain a safe position but West gets an underhook and turns Pasternach into the cage.
West tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
West tries to pull guard but Pasternach holds him up against the cage and eventually West drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Pasternach.
West turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pasternach is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control.
West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pasternach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach regains half guard.
West is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
West is working for a submission of some sort.
Pasternach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pasternach.
Pasternach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasternach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
West slips nicely into half guard.
Pasternach moves into full guard.
Pasternach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pasternach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pasternach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West wants to stand but Pasternach has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West wants to control from the top but Pasternach keeps moving.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pasternach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herbert West'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pasternach walks into a straight right hand from West.
Pasternach closes the distance looking to clinch
and West counters with a single leg into guard. Pasternach didn't expect that.
West drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and West jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
West thows a big elbow that misses.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasternach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasternach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pasternach is on top in guard.
Pasternach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pasternach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pasternach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into side control.
West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pasternach is trying to improve his position.
West tries for a kimura but Pasternach is defending well.
Pasternach manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to escape.
Pasternach wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West trying to control but Pasternach postures up.
Pasternach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pasternach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West keeping full guard, as Pasternach tries to pass.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasternach is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pasternach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pasternach stops West from standing up.
West is looking for a triangle but Pasternach pushes his legs off easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pasternach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
West is looking to clinch.
Pasternach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a shoot takedown. Pasternach fights it but they end up in guard.
Pasternach wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Pasternach has wrist control.
West wants to pass the guard but Pasternach is keeping the position.
Pasternach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pasternach is tightening it up a little... West has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! West reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! West taps out! nice BJJ there by Pasternach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aurelian Pasternach!
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FIGHT
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