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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Huff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Scherbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrett Huff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Garrett Huff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Scherbakov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scherbakov as he avoids it easily.
Scherbakov gets caught flat footed, as Huff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Huff preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scherbakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scherbakov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scherbakov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Huff wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scherbakov.
Scherbakov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Huff slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Scherbakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scherbakov controlling from the top position.
Huff keeping full guard, as Scherbakov tries to pass.
Scherbakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scherbakov looking to pass the guard.
Huff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Garrett Huff just wasn't active enough.
Scherbakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scherbakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scherbakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherbakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherbakov moves nicely into side control.
Scherbakov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huff trying to remain calm as Scherbakov controls from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huff can't do much from the bottom here.
Huff is being controlled here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huff keeping his opponent close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Huff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damian Scherbakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scherbakov as he jumps to the side.
Scherbakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huff is refusing to be controlled, as Scherbakov sits in half guard.
Huff wants to control but Scherbakov is keeping busy.
Scherbakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scherbakov trying to mount his opponent but Huff defends it.
Scherbakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scherbakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Huff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Scherbakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Huff's guard.
Scherbakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scherbakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scherbakov trying to control but Huff is working from the bottom.
Scherbakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherbakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scherbakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scherbakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huff seems keen to control Scherbakov's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scherbakov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Huff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scherbakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huff napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huff is breathing heavily.
Scherbakov controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Scherbakov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scherbakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scherbakov is pressing down on Huff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huff is holding on for now.
Scherbakov working Huff over with strikes.
Scherbakov is looking to advance position but Huff won't allow it.
Huff is trying to maintain the position but Scherbakov is very close to passing his half guard.
Scherbakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huff wants to get back to his feet.
Scherbakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scherbakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scherbakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scherbakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Huff 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.
Scherbakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Let's hope that Scherbakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Garrett Huff just wasn't active enough.
Scherbakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scherbakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Scherbakov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Scherbakov trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherbakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Scherbakov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scherbakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scherbakov showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scherbakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scherbakov is working away from the top position though.
Damian Scherbakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherbakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Damian Scherbakov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scherbakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scherbakov staying calm.
The ground and pound from Scherbakov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Huff struggling a bit here.
Scherbakov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huff can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Scherbakov.
Huff prevents Scherbakov from improving position.
Huff is not content to let Scherbakov control the position.
Scherbakov controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huff is not content to let Scherbakov control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scherbakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huff's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Scherbakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scherbakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scherbakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Scherbakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scherbakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huff is keeping the position for now.
Scherbakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Scherbakov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scherbakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huff is looking to control Scherbakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huff avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scherbakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huff is staying active underneath Scherbakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scherbakov is thwarting Huff's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scherbakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huff wants to stand but Scherbakov is controlling the position.
Scherbakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scherbakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huff to the mat! Huff manages to get full guard.
Scherbakov passes into half guard.
Scherbakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huff's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huff looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huff trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scherbakov thows a huge punch but Huff dodges it nicely.
Scherbakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Garrett Huff.
Scherbakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huff quickly recovers to half guard.
Scherbakov trying to mount his opponent but Huff defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherbakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huff wants to get back to full guard.
Huff is trying to stand back up but Scherbakov is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scherbakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Huff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scherbakov is working away from the top position though.
Scherbakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scherbakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scherbakov.
Huff is letting Scherbakov control him for a moment.
Damian Scherbakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scherbakov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huff is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here as Scherbakov stalls from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Scherbakov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scherbakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huff's half guard.
Scherbakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scherbakov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Garrett Huff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scherbakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Scherbakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scherbakov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Scherbakov!
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