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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny McCartny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny McCartny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Subbotin's chin.
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190 cm
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250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny McCartny! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCartny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subbotin. McCartny with a lazy takedown attempt and Subbotin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Benny McCartny has been cut. Subbotin tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McCartny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Subbotin thinking. McCartny doesn't succeed with the takedown and Subbotin counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Subbotin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Subbotin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Subbotin trying to control but McCartny is working from the bottom. McCartny trying to control the position.
Subbotin wants to stand and escape but instead McCartny has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Subbotin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCartny has picked Subbotin up and slammed him! Subbotin can't keep hold of the triangle and McCartny manages to pass to side control! Subbotin is not content to let McCartny control the position. Subbotin can't do much from the bottom here. Subbotin looking for a sweep but McCartny has passed into full mount! Oh no! Subbotin looks gassed! McCartny looking to control but Subbotin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Subbotin tries to reverse the position but McCartny maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McCartny controlling the pace for now. McCartny throwing strikes here but Subbotin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCartny is working for a guillotine from mount but Subbotin frees his head quite easily.
McCartny trying to control but Subbotin is having none of it. McCartny punching from mount but Subbotin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subbotin has given up his back here.
McCartny wants to control but Subbotin is keeping busy. Subbotin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. McCartny working for the choke. McCartny somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
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. Subbotin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Subbotin trying to control the action but McCartny just sinks the hooks in. McCartny is looking to control Subbotin but Subbotin is wriggling around and keeping busy. McCartny could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. McCartny misses with a punch to the head. McCartny is persistently looking for the submission but Subbotin is defending it well.
McCartny is persistently looking for the submission but Subbotin is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny McCartny dominated that round. The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCartny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Subbotin pinned against the cage. Subbotin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McCartny throws a sloppy head kick and Subbotin moves out of range easily. Subbotin throws a head kick that misses. Subbotin checks the leg kick. McCartny throws a nice looking combination but Subbotin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Subbotin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Subbotin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCartny is just riding it out for now. Subbotin eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCartny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Subbotin. McCartny gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCartny working a defensive guard here.
Subbotin stands and steps away. McCartny gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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. Subbotin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCartny sprawls well initially but Subbotin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Subbotin wants to take a breather but McCartny is having none of it. Subbotin is looking to advance position but McCartny won't allow it. McCartny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Subbotin is working away from the top position though. McCartny regains full guard. Nicely done. Subbotin throws and elbow that misses. McCartny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Subbotin's guard. Nice move by McCartny! McCartny stands and throws Subbotin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Subbotin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCartny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCartny tries to stand but Subbotin is controlling his head. McCartny working the ground and pound but Subbotin is defending the strikes. McCartny goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Subbotin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCartny's guard! Nice work there by Subbotin! Subbotin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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. McCartny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCartny wants to stand but Subbotin is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Subbotin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. McCartny wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Subbotin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Benny McCartny's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCartny. Subbotin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Subbotin is pressing down on McCartny's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCartny is holding on for now. Vladimir Subbotin has got the better of the ground game so far. Subbotin stalling. Subbotin works his way into side control. Subbotin cracks McCartny with a big right hand but McCartny just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McCartny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Subbotin has just dragged him back down to the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Subbotin has knee on belly momentarily but McCartny bucks him off and regains half guard. McCartny punching from the bottom.
McCartny manages to escape and get back to his feet! McCartny looks to clinch and Subbotin counters with a single leg into guard. McCartny didn't expect that. Subbotin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Subbotin wants to clinch but McCartny slips to the side and McCartny counters with a nice uppercut. McCartny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Subbotin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCartny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Subbotin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCartny as he jumps to the side. Subbotin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Subbotin feints and as McCartny raises his hands in defense, Subbotin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Subbotin stopping the sweep attempt from McCartny.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subbotin sitting in guard, not really doing much. McCartny is trying to control the position but Subbotin postures up. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Subbotin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Subbotin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCartny swivels though and keeps the full guard. Subbotin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McCartny 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.
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. Subbotin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Subbotin wants to stand and escape but instead McCartny has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Subbotin is looking to stand up but McCartny isn't so interested in that idea. Subbotin keeping moving, preventing McCartny from controlling successfully. Subbotin is pulling down on McCartny's head to control his posture. Subbotin is trying to keep McCartny in close.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladimir Subbotin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Subbotin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Subbotin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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