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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaidee Praphasirirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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232 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaidee Praphasirirat!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praphasirirat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Werdum eats them both and turns towards Praphasirirat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Fabricio Werdum has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Praphasirirat!
Werdum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Praphasirirat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Werdum tries to close the distance and clinch but Praphasirirat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Praphasirirat throws a nice looking combination but Werdum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Werdum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Werdum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Praphasirirat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Praphasirirat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Praphasirirat!
Werdum struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum tries to buck Praphasirirat off but Praphasirirat is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum regains half guard.
Werdum is looking to improve his position.
Praphasirirat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Praphasirirat wants to pass to mount but Werdum is defending the position.
Werdum wants to improve his position but Praphasirirat is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Praphasirirat pulls his head out easily.
Werdum actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is staying active underneath Praphasirirat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Praphasirirat passes into side control, despite Werdum's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Praphasirirat is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Werdum wants to hold on but Praphasirirat pushes him away.
Werdum is looking to get to half guard.
Werdum is squirming around, avoiding Praphasirirat's attempts to control the action.
Werdum is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werdum is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaidee Praphasirirat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Werdum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Praphasirirat connects with an inside leg kick.
Werdum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Praphasirirat misses with a looping left.
Praphasirirat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Werdum.
Werdum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Praphasirirat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Werdum is in Praphasirirat's guard.
Werdum passes into half guard.
Praphasirirat is defending against the submission attempts here by Werdum.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Praphasirirat sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praphasirirat is defending against the submission attempts here by Werdum.
Werdum is trying to work for a kimura but Praphasirirat is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Werdum is trying to work for a kimura but Praphasirirat is defending well.
Werdum is working for a kimura but Praphasirirat is defending it quite comfortably.
Werdum is pressing down on Praphasirirat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Praphasirirat is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praphasirirat trying to control from the bottom.
Werdum trying to mount his opponent but Praphasirirat defends it.
Praphasirirat wants to control but Werdum passes into side.
Werdum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Werdum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Werdum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum swings around for an armbar but Praphasirirat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Werdum's guard.
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Praphasirirat is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Werdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but Praphasirirat shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Praphasirirat as Werdum shoots in.
Werdum has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Praphasirirat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Werdum is in Praphasirirat's guard.
Werdum postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Praphasirirat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Werdum, into his guard.
Werdum is looking for a triangle but Praphasirirat pushes his legs off easily.
Werdum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Praphasirirat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praphasirirat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Praphasirirat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Praphasirirat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Werdum has his feet on Praphasirirat's thighs here. He's pushed Praphasirirat off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Praphasirirat screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Werdum!
A relieved looking Fabricio Werdum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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