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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Ananasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
25
239 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Ananasov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vera! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ananasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ananasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ananasov connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple. Vera is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ananasov scores with a couple of nice shots. Vera is trying to control but can't.
Ananasov prevents Vera from improving his position. Vera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ananasov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ananasov. Vera tries to kick Ananasov off but Ananasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Vera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ananasov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ananasov not doing much here.
Vera is staying active underneath Ananasov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ananasov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ananasov in particular looking to stall. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ananasov is trying to control. Vera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gregory Ananasov just wasn't active enough. Vera misses with a kick to the body and Ananasov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ananasov. Ananasov postures up in Vera's guard and throws a big left but Vera blocks it. Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vera is looking to stand up but Ananasov isn't so interested in that idea. Ananasov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Vera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vera wants to sweep but no luck. Vera keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gregory Ananasov just wasn't active enough. A head kick by Vera misses so Ananasov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Vera wants to hit a switch here but Ananasov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vera there! Vera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ananasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Vera is looking to get to half guard. Ananasov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ananasov looking to control but Vera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ananasov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ananasov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ananasov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ananasov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregory Ananasov!
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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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