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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Hendriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GT Giblo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrik Hendriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to GT Giblo's chin.
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189 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Hendriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, GT Giblo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Giblo rushes Hendriksson and presses him up against the cage.
Hendriksson pulls guard successfully.
Giblo wants to stand and escape but instead Hendriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hendriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Giblo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendriksson is looking to stand up but Giblo won't let him.
Hendriksson throwing strikes from guard but Giblo blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksson is fighting to break Giblo's control of his arms but Giblo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Giblo has wrist control.
Giblo has Hendriksson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Giblo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendriksson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giblo's guard.
Hendriksson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hendriksson is fighting to break Giblo's control of his arms but Giblo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendriksson wants to get up but he can't break Giblo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Giblo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Giblo darts in and clinches Hendriksson up against the cage.
Hendriksson wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giblo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Giblo pulls guard effortlessly.
Giblo is trying to keep Hendriksson in close.
Giblo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hendriksson prevents Giblo from getting back to his feet.
Giblo trying to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Hendriksson is looking to stand up but Giblo won't let him.
Hendriksson trying to control but Giblo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giblo rushes Hendriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GT Giblo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hendriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Giblo circles away.
Giblo rushes Hendriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giblo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendriksson uses from the top position.
Giblo pulls Hendriksson in to control the position.
Hendriksson wants to pass the guard but Giblo is keeping the position.
Giblo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Giblo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giblo managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriksson is looking to stand up but Giblo won't let him.
Giblo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hendriksson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Giblo has managed to clinch.
Giblo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Giblo decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giblo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hendriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Giblo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Giblo gets to his feet. Hendriksson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hendriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Giblo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendriksson is looking to stand up but Giblo isn't so interested in that idea.
Giblo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Giblo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendriksson, up you get!
Hendriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Giblo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Giblo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrik Hendriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giblo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hendriksson's guard.
Giblo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giblo wants to stand and escape but instead Hendriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hendriksson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Giblo trying to keep a closed guard but Hendriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Giblo pulls Hendriksson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GT Giblo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendriksson shoots and misses
and Giblo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Giblo.
Giblo jumps guard and drags Hendriksson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hendriksson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendriksson tries to stand but Giblo is controlling from the bottom.
Giblo looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giblo keeping moving, preventing Hendriksson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriksson tries to stand but Giblo is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Giblo takes the fight into the clinch.
Giblo lands a takedown into guard.
Hendriksson is trying to control the position but Giblo postures up.
Giblo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giblo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Giblo gets to his feet - Hendriksson follows without any prompting.
Hendriksson throws a sloppy head kick
and Giblo counters by clinching up.
Hendriksson manages to pull guard.
Giblo tries to stand but Hendriksson is controlling from the bottom.
Giblo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GT Giblo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendriksson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giblo wants to stand and escape but instead Hendriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hendriksson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Giblo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hendriksson, into his guard.
Giblo wants to stand but Hendriksson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
GT Giblo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hendriksson is on top in guard.
Hendriksson wants to control from the top but Giblo keeps moving.
Hendriksson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Giblo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Giblo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Giblo!
Hendrik Hendriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giblo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
GT Giblo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Giblo 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GT Giblo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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