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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rosenzweig's choice of entrance music: Stamina. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov misses with a takedown attempt - Rosenzweig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gribov enables Rosenzweig to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gribov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rosenzweig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gribov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosenzweig passes Gribov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rosenzweig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rosenzweig seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosenzweig is working for a kimura but Gribov is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna inform me that Rosenzweig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gribov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gribov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenzweig is one step ahead there.
Rosenzweig is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gribov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gribov has escaped and now he's on top!
Rosenzweig is trying to keep Gribov in close.
Gribov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gribov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov stopping the sweep attempt from Rosenzweig.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenzweig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gribov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gribov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rosenzweig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gribov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gribov has his takedown stuffed
and Rosenzweig counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gribov's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Gribov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Gribov keeps moving.
Rosenzweig might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gribov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rosenzweig is pushing down on Gribov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gribov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rosenzweig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but Gribov defending well.
Rosenzweig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rosenzweig moves into full mount! Gribov won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control the pace but Gribov is squirming around nicely.
Gribov is controlling an arm, preventing Rosenzweig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rosenzweig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gribov is looking to escape.
Rosenzweig wants to take his opponent's back but Gribov doesn't allow it.
Rosenzweig is still trying to improve position.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Gribov is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gribov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rosenzweig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gribov is just riding it out for now. Rosenzweig eventually gives up the hold.
Gribov is trying to control but can't.
Rosenzweig is looking to stall here but Gribov recovers full guard.
Rosenzweig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Gribov is keeping the position.
Gribov wants to stand and escape but Rosenzweig is having none of it.
Gribov trying to control the position.
Rosenzweig pushes down on Gribov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gribov wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is looking for a kimura but Gribov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rosenzweig to get the leverage.
Gribov pushes Rosenzweig off looking to stand but Rosenzweig dives back in and keeps control.
Gribov won't allow Rosenzweig to pass to mount.
Gribov tries to get to full guard but Rosenzweig has control of the leg.
Rosenzweig wants to free his trapped foot but Gribov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rosenzweig trying to advance position but Gribov counters by regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to control the position but Rosenzweig postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gribov managing to control the position.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Gribov is keeping the position.
Gribov is looking to stand up but Rosenzweig isn't so interested in that idea.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Gribov keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rosenzweig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gribov to the mat! Gribov manages to get full guard.
Gribov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rosenzweig has passed into side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is trying to get an arm triangle but Gribov is defending well.
Rosenzweig wants to control but Gribov is keeping him busy.
Rosenzweig working away.
Gribov is trying to improve his position.
Rosenzweig tries for a kimura but Gribov is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosenzweig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gribov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Rosenzweig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gribov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown but Gribov shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gribov.
Gribov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rosenzweig quickly recovers to half guard.
Gribov wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping him busy.
Gribov is taking a breather. Rosenzweig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Solomon Rosenzweig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gribov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rosenzweig wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gribov is pressing down on Rosenzweig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rosenzweig is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is controlling Gribov's trapped leg to prevent Gribov from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergey Gribov.
Rosenzweig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rosenzweig lands in his opponent's guard.
Rosenzweig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gribov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenzweig manages to get himself to full guard.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Rosenzweig keeps moving.
Rosenzweig is trying to keep Gribov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is looking to pass into half guard but Rosenzweig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rosenzweig is in guard.
Rosenzweig is looking to pass into half guard but Gribov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gribov is in guard.
Gribov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gribov looking to pass the guard.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Rosenzweig keeps moving.
Gribov trying to move into half guard but instead Rosenzweig has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rosenzweig goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gribov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rosenzweig but great work by Gribov.
Gribov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rosenzweig is trying to get back to half guard.
Gribov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rosenzweig's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rosenzweig!
Gribov avoids the attempt from Rosenzweig to control.
Gribov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenzweig is looking to escape.
Rosenzweig can't escape the position.
Gribov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rosenzweig can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is squirming around, avoiding Gribov's attempts to control the action.
Gribov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rosenzweig working to try and regain half guard.
Gribov content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gribov looking to control but Rosenzweig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gribov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergey Gribov just wasn't active enough.
Gribov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gribov wants to pass the guard but Rosenzweig is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rosenzweig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gribov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gribov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rosenzweig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Gribov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Gribov. No joy for Rosenzweig on that attempt.
Gribov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gribov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosenzweig's waist but Rosenzweig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gribov off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosenzweig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gribov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gribov stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenzweig is staying active underneath Gribov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rosenzweig tries to get to full guard but Gribov has control of the leg.
Gribov content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Gribov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gribov as he jumps to the side.
Rosenzweig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rosenzweig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gribov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gribov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rosenzweig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rosenzweig is pushing down on Gribov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gribov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rosenzweig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gribov is trying to stand back up but Rosenzweig is controlling him
Rosenzweig is working for a submission of some sort.
Gribov wants to get back to full guard.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but Gribov defending well.
Rosenzweig is just content to waste time from the top position. Gribov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov pushes Rosenzweig off and gets back to his feet.
Rosenzweig goes for a double leg but Gribov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gribov continues to drive forward.
Gribov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rosenzweig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gribov gets underhooks to prevent Rosenzweig's takedown attempt.
Gribov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rosenzweig.
Sergey Gribov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Rosenzweig.
Gribov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rosenzweig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gribov can't get the takedown.
Gribov gets underhooks to prevent Rosenzweig's takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig wants the takedown. Gribov is fighting it off but Rosenzweig persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gribov's guard against the ropes.
Rosenzweig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov working a defensive guard here.
Rosenzweig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gribov is keeping the position for now.
Gribov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gribov is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenzweig has Gribov pulled in close to control his posture.
Gribov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Gribov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rosenzweig shoots in and drives through. Gribov sprawls well.
No luck for Rosenzweig with that takedown attempt.
Gribov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig stuffs the takedown.
Rosenzweig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rosenzweig passes to full mount!
Gribov is squirming around, avoiding Rosenzweig's attempts to control the action.
Gribov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Gribov is having none of it.
Rosenzweig moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gribov has worked his arm free - good work by Gribov!
Rosenzweig wants to control but Gribov is keeping him busy.
Rosenzweig looking to control but instead Gribov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenzweig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gribov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gribov trying to control but Rosenzweig postures up.
Gribov gets full guard.
Gribov 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.
Gribov is trying to control the position but Rosenzweig postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Gribov is keeping the position.
Rosenzweig trying to control the position from guard on top but Gribov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rosenzweig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gribov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gribov fails to land the takedown.
Gribov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenzweig. Rosenzweig gets slowly back to his feet.
Gribov shoots in for a double leg but Rosenzweig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rosenzweig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rosenzweig looking to pass the guard.
Gribov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenzweig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gribov can't keep his opponent in guard - Rosenzweig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is trying to control. Gribov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rosenzweig tries to pass to full mount but Gribov defends it.
Gribov tries to get to full guard but Rosenzweig has control of the leg.
Rosenzweig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gribov is just riding it out for now. Rosenzweig eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gribov is refusing to be controlled, as Rosenzweig sits in half guard.
Rosenzweig is working for a kimura but Gribov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gribov pushes Rosenzweig off and gets back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gribov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rosenzweig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gribov won't be happy with that.
Gribov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gribov prevents Rosenzweig from moving into mount.
Gribov sneaks back into half guard.
Rosenzweig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gribov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gribov gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Gribov keeps moving.
Gribov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Rosenzweig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rosenzweig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Solomon Rosenzweig!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Solomon Rosenzweig!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Solomon Rosenzweig!
Solomon Rosenzweig wins by unanimous decision!
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