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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Huff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrett Huff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borg Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief tries a low kick but Huff avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Huff or perhaps it was just good defense by Zangief which made him look bad.
Huff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zangief has closed the distance and engaged Huff in a clinch.
Huff decides to pull guard.
Zangief won't allow Huff to sweep him here.
Huff keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huff is adopting a defensive guard.
Zangief would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huff keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.
Borg Zangief has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Huff moves out of range of the body kick from Zangief.
Huff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zangief pinned against the cage. Zangief gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Huff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zangief as he jumps to the side.
Huff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huff shoots in but Zangief avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huff goes for a double leg but Zangief avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zangief continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huff breaks the clinch.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huff fails with a takedown attempt.
Huff blocks a leg kick.
Huff shoots in and bounces Zangief off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huff is one step ahead there.
Zangief not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huff wants to stand but Zangief is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zangief wants to sweep here but Huff controlling him for the moment.
Huff is looking to work some ground and pound but Zangief has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garrett Huff will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zangief throws a lazy head kick
and Huff counters by clinching up.
Huff is looking to break free of the clinch but Zangief has double underhooks.
Zangief manages to pull guard.
Zangief is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zangief is controlling Huff's posture.
Huff tries to stand but Zangief is controlling from the bottom.
Zangief wants to sweep here but Huff controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief is trying to hold Huff in close to prevent damage but Huff has managed to pass into half guard.
Huff is working for a kimura but Zangief is defending it quite comfortably.
Zangief controlling the position well.
Huff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huff prevents Zangief from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huff tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zangief controls his leg.
Zangief is looking for a sweep. Huff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zangief wants to get back to his feet.
Huff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because Garrett Huff wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zangief throws a front kick aimed at Huff's knee but Huff avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huff slips a jab and a cross from Zangief.
Huff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huff seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zangief is looking to get back to full guard here but Huff has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zangief's face as Huff controls the position.
Zangief is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Huff.
Huff stands up and beckons Zangief to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Huff or perhaps it was just good defense by Zangief which made him look bad.
Huff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huff counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Huff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Huff dives in and grabs Zangief's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zangief pushes down on Huff's head and hops out.
Huff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zangief tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief throws out a leg kick but Huff moves out of range and Zangief only half commits.
Huff darts in looking for a takedown but Zangief gets double underhooks and turns Huff into the cage.
Huff gets control of Zangief's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zangief controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Huff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huff looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huff dives in for a single leg takedown but Zangief sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Huff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Zangief.
Huff wants to break free but Zangief has control.
Huff jumps guard but Zangief stands there with Huff around his waist. Huff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zangief is trying to force a seperation but Huff has the dominant position.
Huff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief leaves Huff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zangief avoids it really well and circles away.
Huff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zangief is fending him off so far but Huff persists. Nope, Zangief circles away and we're back to standing.
Huff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Zangief.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huff circles away quickly and effectively.
Zangief throws a body punch but Huff moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Zangief.
Zangief throws out a leg kick but Huff moves out of range and Zangief only half commits.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Huff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zangief sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huff somewhat.
Huff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zangief's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huff pulls his head out easily.
Zangief trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zangief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borg Zangief 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huff content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Zangief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
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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mgr
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RATING
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