PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vecheslav Gurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurin comes to the cage accompanied by Dolphin - I Will Live. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gurin
vs
Podgaetschii

170 cm
28
145 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vecheslav Gurin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podgaetschii lands a two punch combo.

Gurin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Podgaetschii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Gurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Podgaetschii is not content to let Gurin control the position.

Gurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Podgaetschii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gurin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podgaetschii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Podgaetschii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Podgaetschii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Podgaetschii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Podgaetschii tries to get to full guard but Gurin has control of the leg.
Gurin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podgaetschii pushes Gurin off looking to stand but Gurin dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vecheslav Gurin.

Podgaetschii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Podgaetschii won't allow it.
Podgaetschii tries to stall but Gurin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but Podgaetschii has him pressed against the cage.
Gurin fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Podgaetschii - that landed with a thud.
Podgaetschii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Podgaetschii won't allow it.
Gurin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Podgaetschii tries to throw a body punch but Gurin avoids it by throwing Podgaetschii back against the cage.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Podgaetschii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Podgaetschii holds him up against the cage and eventually Gurin drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Podgaetschii smiles and moves away.

Podgaetschii moves into the clinch.
Podgaetschii lands a body shot.
Podgaetschii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Podgaetschii wants the takedown. Gurin is fighting it off but Podgaetschii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gurin's guard against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gurin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gurin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Podgaetschii stacks Gurin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Podgaetschii!
Podgaetschii working away.
Podgaetschii scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gurin to see if he's OK.
Gurin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Podgaetschii looks up at the clock and then as Gurin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Podgaetschii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Podgaetschii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurin keeps working.
Podgaetschii tries to advance to mount but Gurin denies him.
Podgaetschii wants to control but Gurin is keeping him busy.
Podgaetschii tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii scoring with punches from side control.
Gurin tries to bench press Podgaetschii off him but Podgaetschii keeps the position.
Podgaetschii looks up at the clock and then as Gurin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Podgaetschii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Podgaetschii wants to stand but Gurin has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Podgaetschii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Podgaetschii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gurin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Podgaetschii has managed to get both his arms back between Gurin's legs - danger averted.
Gurin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Podgaetschii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragos Podgaetschii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Podgaetschii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gurin on his heels. He'll look to pass Gurin's guard now, I'm sure.

Gurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Podgaetschii distracts Gurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Podgaetschii stays in close to Gurin's body and controls the position.

Gurin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podgaetschii defends well.
Gurin keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Podgaetschii lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Podgaetschii throwing strikes but missing.

Gurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Podgaetschii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gurin is just riding it out for now. Podgaetschii eventually gives up the hold.
It looks like Podgaetschii is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurin won't allow Podgaetschii to pass to mount.
Gurin trying to hold on to Podgaetschii's head to control him but Podgaetschii postures up.

Gurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Podgaetschii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gurin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Podgaetschii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dragos Podgaetschii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Podgaetschii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gurin is refusing to be controlled, as Podgaetschii sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gurin moves into full guard.
Gurin keeping full guard, as Podgaetschii tries to pass.
Gurin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gurin has a closed guard, preventing Podgaetschii from standing up.

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii passes Gurin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gurin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Podgaetschii cracks Gurin with a solid left hand.
Gurin looking to control.

Gurin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podgaetschii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podgaetschii is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podgaetschii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dragos Podgaetschii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gurin shoots in for a takedown but Podgaetschii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Podgaetschii has Gurin up against the cage in a clinch.

Gurin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podgaetschii forces his way into half guard.
Podgaetschii wants to take a breather but Gurin is having none of it.
Gurin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Podgaetschii is working away from the top position though.
Podgaetschii tries to pass to full mount but Gurin defends it.
Gurin is looking for a sweep. Podgaetschii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Podgaetschii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Podgaetschii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Podgaetschii working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Podgaetschii in particular looking to stall.
Gurin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gurin.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurin has a closed guard, preventing Podgaetschii from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurin keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dragos Podgaetschii wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gurin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Gurin is trying to get an arm triangle but Podgaetschii is defending well.

Gurin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gurin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Podgaetschii is not content to let Gurin control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is trying to get back to his feet.

Gurin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podgaetschii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Podgaetschii tries to escape but Gurin is in control.
Gurin trying to control the position but Podgaetschii is working away.

Gurin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Podgaetschii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gurin but great work by Podgaetschii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii wants to control but Gurin is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Podgaetschii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gurin is looking to regain half guard here but Podgaetschii keeps moving and retains side control.

Podgaetschii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gurin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podgaetschii is looking to take a break and control but Gurin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gurin is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dragos Podgaetschii just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Podgaetschii looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurin is just out of range.
Gurin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Podgaetschii but Podgaetschii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Podgaetschii tries to sprawl out of it but Gurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Podgaetschii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Podgaetschii moves into the clinch.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Podgaetschii won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Podgaetschii walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Podgaetschii scores with a body shot.

Podgaetschii rushes Gurin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Podgaetschii misses with a punch to the body.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Podgaetschii to keep the fight standing.
Podgaetschii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but Podgaetschii has him pressed against the cage.
Gurin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Podgaetschii smiles and moves away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Podgaetschii has closed the distance and engaged Gurin in a clinch.

Podgaetschii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Podgaetschii.

Podgaetschii pushes Gurin up against the cage in a clinch.

Podgaetschii manages to break the clinch.

Podgaetschii moves into the clinch successfully.
Gurin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but Podgaetschii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Podgaetschii has Gurin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Podgaetschii pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gurin tumbling to the mat - Podgaetschii dives into Gurin's guard.
Gurin keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
Podgaetschii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gurin is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii wants to control from the top but Gurin keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Podgaetschii wants to control from the top but Gurin keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Podgaetschii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dragos Podgaetschii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gurin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Podgaetschii pinned against the cage. Podgaetschii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Podgaetschii connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Podgaetschii moves into the clinch successfully.

Podgaetschii gets control of Gurin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Podgaetschii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gurin wants to pass the guard but Podgaetschii is keeping the position.
Gurin trying to control but Podgaetschii is working from the bottom.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurin wants to control from the top but Podgaetschii keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vecheslav Gurin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Podgaetschii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Podgaetschii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Podgaetschii avoiding damage.

Gurin jumps guard.
Podgaetschii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podgaetschii wants to pass the guard but Gurin is keeping the position.
Podgaetschii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragos Podgaetschii dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Podgaetschii instigates a clinch.
Podgaetschii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gurin backwards.
Podgaetschii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gurin prevents a body shot from Podgaetschii.

Gurin gets control of Podgaetschii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gurin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Podgaetschii wants to control from the top but Gurin keeps moving.

Gurin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podgaetschii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Podgaetschii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gurin has a closed guard, preventing Podgaetschii from standing up.
Podgaetschii is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gurin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podgaetschii defends well.
Gurin controls Podgaetschii momentarily but Podgaetschii frees himself.
Podgaetschii trying to control but Gurin is working from the bottom.
Podgaetschii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Gurin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Podgaetschii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gurin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Gurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Podgaetschii gets to his feet - Gurin follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Podgaetschii takes the fight into the clinch.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Podgaetschii holds him up against the cage and eventually Gurin drops back down to his feet.
Podgaetschii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Podgaetschii successfully pulls guard.
Gurin wants to control from the top but Podgaetschii keeps moving.
Podgaetschii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gurin is one step ahead there.
Gurin trying to control but Podgaetschii is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dragos Podgaetschii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

We're going to have a standup here because Vecheslav Gurin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Podgaetschii feints and as Gurin raises his hands in defense, Podgaetschii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Podgaetschii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gurin looking for a guillotine here but Podgaetschii defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gurin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podgaetschii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Podgaetschii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Podgaetschii is pushing down on Gurin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gurin is fighting to maintain full guard but Podgaetschii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gurin wants to control but Podgaetschii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gurin wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podgaetschii is trying to control. Gurin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gurin actively working from the bottom here.
Podgaetschii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurin keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vecheslav Gurin.
I think Podgaetschii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dragos Podgaetschii!
Dragos Podgaetschii is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Dragos Podgaetschii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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