|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake The GridIron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Goryachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The GridIron's entrance music is eminem. A fine choice. Vladimir Goryachev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
|
|
|
188 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
| |
|
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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The GridIron! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Goryachev! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The GridIron shoots in and bounces Goryachev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Goryachev 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. The GridIron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The GridIron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The GridIron trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goryachev's guard. Goryachev has momentary wrist control but The GridIron slips an elbow through the middle. The GridIron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The GridIron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Goryachev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The GridIron can't escape the position.
Goryachev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The GridIron looks a forlorn figure.
The GridIron is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. You get the feeling that The GridIron really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The GridIron manages to regain half guard. Good work. The GridIron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goryachev. Goryachev wants to pass the guard but The GridIron is defending well. The GridIron manages to escape and get back to his feet! The GridIron is breathing heavily. Goryachev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and The GridIron counters with a single leg into guard. Goryachev didn't expect that. Goryachev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Goryachev pushes The GridIron up against the cage in a clinch. The GridIron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goryachev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Goryachev lands an elbow inside that The GridIron shrugs off. Nice elbow from Goryachev. Nice elbow from Goryachev.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goryachev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Goryachev.
Nice elbow from Goryachev. Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goryachev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Goryachev lands an elbow just above The GridIron 's eye. Goryachev connects with a nasty looking knee right to The GridIron's face.
Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goryachev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Goryachev landing knees to the head.
Goryachev lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Goryachev is pressed up against the cage. The GridIron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goryachev down to the mat. Goryachev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Goryachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goryachev instigates a clinch. Goryachev with a knee to the head.
Goryachev lands a nice knee to the body. The GridIron jumps guard but Goryachev stands there with The GridIron around his waist. The GridIron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The GridIron can't break the clinch.
The GridIron takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goryachev lands a good knee to the midsection. The GridIron won't want to take too many of those. Goryachev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The GridIron is trying to maintain a safe position but Goryachev gets an underhook and turns The GridIron into the cage. Goryachev is stalling here.
Goryachev unloads a knee to the mid-section. The GridIron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The GridIron tries to score a body lock takedown but Goryachev shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake The GridIron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees to the body from Goryachev.
A knee to the head by Goryachev.
Goryachev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goryachev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goryachev lands a knee to the head.
Goryachev gets underhooks to prevent The GridIron's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Goryachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The GridIron is trying to break free. Goryachev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goryachev connects with a knee to the head.
Goryachev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Goryachev lands an elbow just above The GridIron 's eye. Goryachev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The GridIron.
Goryachev lands an elbow just above The GridIron 's eye. Goryachev crunches a lovely knee into The GridIron's ribcage. Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Goryachev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goryachev obliges. The GridIron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goryachev walks away with a smile on his face. The GridIron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Goryachev tries to clinch but The GridIron moves out of range. Goryachev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The GridIron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goryachev is in The GridIron's guard. The GridIron 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Goryachev dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goryachev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The GridIron, pushing him back against the cage. Goryachev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The GridIron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goryachev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The GridIron takes an elbow to the temple. Good anti-grappling being displayed by The GridIron as Goryachev tries to tie him up. Goryachev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goryachev with a knee to the head.
Goryachev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The GridIron's defenses. Goryachev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The GridIron working hard to break the clinch. Goryachev has The GridIron pressed against the cage.
Goryachev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Goryachev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goryachev lands a damaging elbow. Knees to the body from Goryachev.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goryachev obliges. Goryachev lands an elbow inside that The GridIron shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goryachev scores with a knee to the head.
The GridIron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goryachev pulls his leg out and moves away.
The GridIron keeps the fight on the outside. Goryachev doesn't succeed with the takedown so The GridIron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The GridIron passes Goryachev's left leg - he's now in half guard. The GridIron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The GridIron seems to be looking for submissions.
The GridIron is looking for a kimura here.
The GridIron wants to pass the guard but Goryachev is defending well. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goryachev tries to roll over but The GridIron keeps him under control. Goryachev wants to control but The GridIron is keeping busy and won't allow it. The GridIron stops Goryachev from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Goryachev fails in his attempt to clinch. The GridIron has his takedown stuffed and Goryachev counters with a takedown into side control. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake The GridIron. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The GridIron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goryachev's best efforts. Goryachev passes to side control. The GridIron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goryachev's best efforts. Goryachev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The GridIron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Goryachev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The GridIron regains full guard. Nicely done. Goryachev is posturing up here but The GridIron has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Goryachev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Goryachev has to tap! Slick submission there by The GridIron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake The GridIron!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|