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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davlet Gugeneshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Brazini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Brazini acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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202 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Davlet Gugeneshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Brazini!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gugeneshvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Brazini counters with a straight right hand.
Gugeneshvili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gugeneshvili throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brazini counter with a right hand.
Gugeneshvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gugeneshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Brazini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davlet Gugeneshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gugeneshvili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gugeneshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Brazini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brazini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brazini showed some decent athleticism there.
Brazini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazini is pressing down on Gugeneshvili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gugeneshvili is holding on for now.
Gugeneshvili is breathing heavily.
Brazini wants to stand up but Gugeneshvili is controlling the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brazini has eaten all the pies!
Brazini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Brazini wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brazini shoots in for a takedown but Gugeneshvili shows good takedown defense.
Gugeneshvili is looking to chop away at Brazini's legs.
Gugeneshvili misses with a hook
so Brazini counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brazini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brazini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gugeneshvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Gugeneshvili, not yet.
Brazini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brazini thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Don Brazini has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gugeneshvili throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brazini counters with a single leg into guard. Gugeneshvili didn't expect that.
Brazini controlling from the top position.
It looks like Brazini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brazini wants to stand but Gugeneshvili is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brazini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Brazini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Gugeneshvili. No joy for Brazini on that attempt.
Brazini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gugeneshvili as he avoids it easily.
Davlet Gugeneshvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Brazini.
Brazini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brazini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brazini lands in his opponent's guard.
Gugeneshvili keeping full guard, as Brazini tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Brazini 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.
Brazini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gugeneshvili tries to avoid it but Brazini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gugeneshvili to the ground. Gugeneshvili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gugeneshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Brazini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brazini is stalling in the full guard.
Brazini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gugeneshvili is keeping the position for now.
Brazini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brazini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Brazini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brazini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gugeneshvili quickly recovers to half guard.
Brazini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gugeneshvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brazini.
Gugeneshvili trying to control but Brazini postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazini tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brazini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Brazini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Don Brazini has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brazini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gugeneshvili as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gugeneshvili but Gugeneshvili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davlet Gugeneshvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Brazini.
Brazini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gugeneshvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brazini shoots in for a takedown but Gugeneshvili shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Brazini or perhaps it was just good defense by Gugeneshvili which made him look bad.
Davlet Gugeneshvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Gugeneshvili.
Gugeneshvili throws a head kick but Brazini moves out of range.
Brazini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazini wants to stand but Gugeneshvili has his arm trapped.
Gugeneshvili stops Brazini from passing to mount.
Brazini staying calm.
Gugeneshvili defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Brazini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brazini shoots for a takedown but Gugeneshvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brazini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gugeneshvili but Gugeneshvili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Gugeneshvili.
Gugeneshvili misses with a right hand
and Brazini counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gugeneshvili's guard now.
Brazini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brazini landing some decent shots from guard.
Brazini throwing strikes from guard but Gugeneshvili blocks nicely.
Brazini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gugeneshvili is keeping the position for now.
Brazini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brazini content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Don Brazini has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brazini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brazini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brazini tries to stand but Gugeneshvili is controlling his head.
Brazini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gugeneshvili prevents Brazini from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brazini wants to stand but Gugeneshvili has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Brazini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brazini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gugeneshvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Brazini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brazini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Brazini!
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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
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