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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Den Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momcilo Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Den Burlaka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Momcilo Hellscream! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hellscream scores with a takedown into Burlaka's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hellscream trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burlaka controlling Hellscream's posture. Burlaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hellscream sitting in guard here, content to control. Hellscream wants to control from the top but Burlaka keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hellscream prevents Burlaka from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Momcilo Hellscream. Burlaka doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. An inside leg kick lands from Burlaka. Hellscream doesn't succeed with the takedown and Burlaka counters with a single leg into guard. Hellscream didn't expect that. Hellscream wants to sweep but no luck. Hellscream wants to stand but Burlaka is controlling the position. Burlaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Hellscream is retaining full guard. Burlaka wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving. Burlaka being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hellscream working a defensive guard here.
Den Burlaka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Burlaka misses with a takedown and Hellscream counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hellscream controlling the action here. Hellscream is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Burlaka wants to get back to full guard. Burlaka is staying active underneath Hellscream, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Burlaka is trying to stand.
Burlaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Burlaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hellscream pulls his head out easily. Hellscream is trying to control. Burlaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hellscream looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Burlaka tries to kick Hellscream off but Hellscream keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Burlaka is looking to improve his position.
Burlaka is not content to let Hellscream control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hellscream looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Momcilo Hellscream has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Burlaka is looking to clinch but Hellscream is avoiding it.
Hellscream is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burlaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Burlaka is looking to clinch. Hellscream bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momcilo Hellscream dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hellscream has his takedown stuffed and Burlaka counters with a one-two to the body. Hellscream has his takedown stuffed and Burlaka counters with a single leg into guard. Hellscream didn't expect that. Burlaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hellscream is keeping the position for now. Hellscream controlling Burlaka's posture. Burlaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burlaka tries to stand but Hellscream is controlling from the bottom. Burlaka wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving. Hellscream seems keen to control Burlaka's posture.
Den Burlaka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Hellscream has his takedown stuffed and Burlaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Den Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momcilo Hellscream. Burlaka gets control of Hellscream's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burlaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Burlaka controls Hellscream momentarily but Hellscream frees himself.
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. Hellscream looking to sit in guard and control but Burlaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Burlaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Burlaka is looking to stand up but Hellscream won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burlaka trying to control but Hellscream is working from the bottom. Hellscream bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burlaka's guard. Hellscream trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burlaka has his foot on Hellscream's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hellscream works his way back into a safe position though. Hellscream is stalling in the full guard. Hellscream trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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. Hellscream content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Burlaka has locked up a guillotine! Burlaka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hellscream is holding on here and Burlaka must be using up a lot of energy. Hellscream has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Burlaka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Den Burlaka!
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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
34% |
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