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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zabeg Debilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ruhmada (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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160 cm
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264 lbs
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195 cm
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218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zabeg Debilov! 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, Michael Ruhmada! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ruhmada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Debilov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Debilov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ruhmada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Debilov's best efforts. Debilov wants to pass the guard but Ruhmada is defending well. Ruhmada wants to improve his position but Debilov is controlling well.
Ruhmada is in trouble now - Debilov has advanced to mount! Debilov prevents Ruhmada from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Debilov controlling from mount. Debilov with good strikes from the mount here! Ruhmada is squirming around, avoiding Debilov's attempts to control the action. Ruhmada is trying desperately to improve position. Ruhmada wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Ruhmada covering up well and avoiding damage. Debilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two 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. Ruhmada breaks Debilov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Debilov looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Debilov wants to sweep but no luck. Ruhmada throws a big right hand that misses. Debilov is trying to keep Ruhmada in close.
Ruhmada passes easily into side control. Nice work. Debilov is trying to control Ruhmada's posture but Ruhmada avoids it. Debilov prevents Ruhmada from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruhmada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Debilov, who protects the arm well. Ruhmada looks gassed! Ruhmada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Debilov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Ruhmada is thwarting Debilov's attempts to control the position. Debilov is positioning himself well to prevent Ruhmada advancing to mount.
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. Debilov tries to get to full guard but Ruhmada has control of the leg. Debilov actively working from the bottom here. Ruhmada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Debilov tries to get to full guard but Ruhmada has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ruhmada trying to advance position but Debilov counters by regaining guard. Ruhmada wants to pass the guard but Debilov is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabeg Debilov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Debilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ruhmada is trying to control Debilov's posture but Debilov avoids it. Ruhmada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Debilov works his way to full guard. Good work. Debilov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Debilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Debilov is looking for a triangle but Ruhmada pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruhmada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Debilov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruhmada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Debilov's guard. Debilov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruhmada. Debilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ruhmada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Debilov is trying to keep Ruhmada in close.
Ruhmada throwing strikes from guard but Debilov blocks nicely. Ruhmada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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. Ruhmada scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ruhmada wants to pass the guard but Debilov is keeping the position. Debilov pulls Ruhmada in to control the position. Ruhmada pushes down on Debilov's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ruhmada not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ruhmada is pressing down on Debilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Debilov is holding on for now. Ruhmada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Debilov is positioning himself well to prevent Ruhmada advancing to mount. Debilov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Debilov. Ruhmada throws a big right hand that misses. Ruhmada postures up in Debilov's guard and throws a big left but Debilov blocks it. Ruhmada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Debilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Debilov has control of Ruhmada's left arm, preventing Ruhmada from doing any damage. Debilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruhmada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Ruhmada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Debilov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ruhmada prevents Debilov from improving his position. Ruhmada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Debilov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Ruhmada!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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