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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Huff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Korinkasasasas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Korinkasasasas! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick by Korinkasasasas misses and Huff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Huff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korinkasasasas just stands there and leans against the cage. Huff tries to pull guard but Korinkasasasas won't allow it.
Huff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korinkasasasas has him pressed against the cage. Huff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Huff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Korinkasasasas misses with a wild combination.
Korinkasasasas tries a head kick but it misses.
Huff avoids the head kick by Korinkasasasas.
Korinkasasasas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huff counters with a lovely shot to the body. Huff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Huff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Korinkasasasas pushes Huff off looking to stand but Huff dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huff not doing much here.
Korinkasasasas is defending against the submission attempts here by Huff.
Huff sitting and controlling from the half guard. Huff decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Korinkasasasas misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Korinkasasasas throws a series of punches but Huff moves out of range. Korinkasasasas swinging wildly here.
A combination from Korinkasasasas does no damage. Korinkasasasas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Huff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Korinkasasasas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huff is in Korinkasasasas's guard. Huff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Huff gets to his feet. Korinkasasasas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Huff is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Korinkasasasas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korinkasasasas throws a series of punches but Huff moves out of range. Korinkasasasas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korinkasasasas misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Korinkasasasas. Huff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korinkasasasas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huff has just dragged him back down to the mat. Huff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korinkasasasas on the ground. Huff decides to take the fight back to the feet. Huff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korinkasasasas's half guard. Korinkasasasas is trying to stand back up but Huff is controlling him
Well, if Huff 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Korinkasasasas wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Korinkasasasas is trying to escape back to his feet but Huff uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee asks Huff politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Huff prefers to stall for the moment though. Huff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Huff decides to stand back up. Korinkasasasas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Korinkasasasas throws a right and a left that Huff avoids nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Huff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korinkasasasas did well to prevent Huff getting side control. Huff prevents Korinkasasasas from standing back up.
Huff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Huff dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Korinkasasasas misses with a double jab
and Huff counters with a takedown into side control. Korinkasasasas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Korinkasasasas pushes Huff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. 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. Korinkasasasas is trying to escape the position but Huff is controlling the position. Korinkasasasas wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Huff decides to stand back up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Korinkasasasas throws a head kick but Huff moves out of range.
Korinkasasasas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huff circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korinkasasasas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Huff tries for a kimura but Korinkasasasas is defending well. Korinkasasasas wants to get back to his feet but Huff drags him back down. Korinkasasasas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Huff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Korinkasasasas throws a series of punches but Huff moves out of range. Korinkasasasas gets caught napping as Huff dives in and scores a takedown. Korinkasasasas manages to retain guard. Huff landing with the ground and pound. Huff prevents Korinkasasasas from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huff stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Korinkasasasas throws a series of punches but Huff avoids them all with ease. Korinkasasasas throws a sloppy head kick and Huff moves out of range easily. Huff gets the takedown into side control. Korinkasasasas is trying to buck Huff off. Korinkasasasas is letting Huff control him for a moment. Korinkasasasas is pushing Huff's head away, looking to escape. Huff manages to hold on to the position though. Huff lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Korinkasasasas to see if he's OK. Korinkasasasas wants to get back to his feet but Huff drags him back down. Huff stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Korinkasasasas misses. William Korinkasasasas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Korinkasasasas throws a right and a left that Huff avoids nicely. Korinkasasasas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Huff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korinkasasasas did well to prevent Huff getting side control. Korinkasasasas pushes Huff off and gets back to his feet. Huff avoids the head kick by Korinkasasasas.
Korinkasasasas tries to bum rush Huff with a series of wild strikes but Huff uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Huff blocks a head kick by Korinkasasasas.
Korinkasasasas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huff scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Huff misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Korinkasasasas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huff counters by clinching up. Huff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Huff avoids the head kick by Korinkasasasas.
Korinkasasasas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huff. Garrett Huff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Huff drives through with a takedown into Korinkasasasas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Korinkasasasas is working an open guard so Huff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Korinkasasasas scores with a head kick. Huff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Korinkasasasas misses with a double jab
and Huff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huff. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Korinkasasasas is looking to break free of the clinch but Huff has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Huff dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korinkasasasas quickly recovers to half guard. Huff stops Korinkasasasas from getting back to his feet.
Huff controlling the action here. Korinkasasasas is trying to stand up here but Huff is controlling him well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huff connects with a nice short shot to Korinkasasasas's temple. Huff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Huff winds up and cracks Korinkasasasas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Korinkasasasas wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Huff gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Korinkasasasas throws a head kick that misses. Huff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huff showed some decent athleticism there. Huff not doing much here.
Korinkasasasas is trying to escape back to his feet but Huff uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Korinkasasasas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huff has just dragged him back down to the mat. Huff working the head and body with strikes. Korinkasasasas bucks up and tries to throw Huff off but instead Huff has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Korinkasasasas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. A bit of a pause in the action here. Huff controlling the positon. Huff working for the choke. Huff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Korinkasasasas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Korinkasasasas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Korinkasasasas is trying to get back to his feet but Huff has full control of the position and if anything, Korinkasasasas has just worked his way into a worse spot. Garrett Huff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Korinkasasasas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Huff has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Korinkasasasas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Korinkasasasas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Huff lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Korinkasasasas.
Korinkasasasas is trying to stand back up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Huff lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Korinkasasasas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. William Korinkasasasas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garrett Huff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Huff is looking for the choke from the back position but Korinkasasasas is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight! Garrett Huff showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Huff!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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68% |
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