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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mogagga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Train will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Mogagga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Train!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train throws a series of punches but Mogagga moves out of range.
Train misses with a series of wild punches.
Train misses with a jab, cross combination.
Train throws a right hand that Mogagga ducks under and follows up with a left that Mogagga also avoids with ease.
A combination from Train does no damage.
Train throws a series of punches but Mogagga moves out of range.
Train closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mogagga circles away.
Train throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Train fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Train looks gassed!
Train throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Train does no damage.
Mogagga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mogagga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mogagga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Train has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogagga wants to finish this one by submission but Train is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mogagga.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mogagga prevents Train from getting the reversal.
Train holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mogagga tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Train is desperately trying to improve his position but Mogagga has a good base and remains in mount.
Mogagga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mogagga fails to advance to Train's back.
Mogagga controlling from mount.
Train is squirming around, avoiding Mogagga's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mogagga is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Train throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Train.
Mogagga scores with a takedown into Train's guard.
Train had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mogagga is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Train Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mogagga's back instead.
Mogagga rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mogagga gets back to full guard.
Train trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train trying to control but Mogagga is working from the bottom.
Mogagga is trying to control the position but Train postures up.
Mogagga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mogagga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mogagga with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mogagga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mogagga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mogagga really is a fat lump.
Train is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mogagga controlling from mount.
Mogagga fails to advance to Train's back.
Train working to try and regain half guard.
Mogagga wants to control the pace but Train is squirming around nicely.
Train is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Train regains half guard.
Mogagga wants to pass to mount but Train is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mogagga dominated that round.
That's time! Mogagga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mogagga.
Train wants to control but Mogagga postures up.
Mogagga taking a breather here.
Train manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mogagga is keen to just control but Train is a slippery customer.
Train manages to get to full guard.
Train 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.
Mogagga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mogagga tries to free his leg and advance position but Train is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogagga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Train throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mogagga escapes and throws Train's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mogagga controlling from side mount.
Mogagga trying to control the action but Train is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Mogagga.
Train tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mogagga working the ground and pound.
Train tries to bench press Mogagga off him but Mogagga keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Train gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mogagga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mogagga stands and throws Train's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Train tries to buck Mogagga off but Mogagga is having none of it.
Mogagga staying calm.
Train is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogagga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Train, who protects the arm well.
Mogagga tries for a kimura but Train is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Train's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Train manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mogagga looking for submissions off his back.
Mogagga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Train is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Train wants to pass the guard but Mogagga is defending well.
Mogagga wants to control but Train is keeping busy.
Train wants to take a breather but Mogagga is having none of it.
Train is working for a submission of some sort.
Mogagga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mogagga.
Mogagga keeping full guard, as Train tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mogagga 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!
Mogagga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Train looking for a guillotine here but Mogagga defends easily.
Train 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.
Train keeping full guard, as Mogagga tries to pass.
Mogagga preventing the sweep.
Mogagga wants to control from the top but Train keeps moving.
Mogagga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Train is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mogagga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mogagga trying to control the action but Train is working from the bottom.
Mogagga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogagga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mogagga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Train is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James Train has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mogagga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Train looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Train throws a right hand that Mogagga ducks under and follows up with a left that Mogagga also avoids with ease.
Mogagga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Train to the mat! Train manages to get full guard.
Train looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mogagga is one step ahead there.
Train keeping moving, preventing Mogagga from controlling successfully.
Mogagga advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train is looking to reverse the position.
Mogagga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mogagga tries for a kimura but Train is defending well.
Mogagga wants to control but Train is keeping him busy.
Train is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mogagga feints and as Train raises his hands in defense, Mogagga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mogagga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mogagga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mogagga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mogagga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mogagga passes into half guard.
Train tries to roll over but Mogagga keeps him under control.
Mogagga is looking for a kimura but Train is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mogagga to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mogagga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mogagga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mogagga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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