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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro comes to the cage accompanied by Prospect - Warrior. Surov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amphetamines. Alexei Surov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
30 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro feints and then cracks Surov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Surov down.
Figaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Surov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Surov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Figaro!
Figaro is looking to reverse the position.
Figaro is holding Surov down, trying to stall.
Figaro is not content to let Surov control the position.
Figaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro trying to control but Surov postures up.
Surov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Surov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Surov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figaro defends it well.
Figaro moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Surov won't allow Figaro to sweep him here.
Surov trying to control but Figaro is working from the bottom.
Surov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Surov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Figaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Figaro has escaped and now he's on top!
Surov is trying to keep Figaro in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro won't allow Surov to sweep him here.
Surov working a defensive guard but Figaro passes into half guard.
Figaro is looking to take a break and control but Surov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Surov trying to control but Figaro postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throwing shots but Surov is blocking nicely.
Surov is looking to improve his position.
Surov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figaro being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Surov just misses with a punch to the body.
Figaro connects with a looping right hand.
Figaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Figaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Surov doesn't seem bothered though.
Surov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Surov's head.
Figaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horrible takedown by Figaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Surov which made him look bad.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and Surov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Figaro's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Figaro can't keep his opponent in guard - Surov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Figaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Surov trying to mount his opponent but Figaro defends it.
Figaro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Surov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Surov's back!
Surov tries to escape but Figaro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Figaro seems content to control.
Surov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Surov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figaro.
Surov has Figaro pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figaro postures up.
Figaro won't allow Surov to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Figaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Surov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surov wants to sweep here but Figaro controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro looking to pass the guard.
Surov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Figaro's guard.
Surov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Surov being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Figaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Surov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Figaro.
A shot to the liver by Surov. Beautiful body shot.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabin Figaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Figaro scores with a body shot.
Figaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Surov misses with a series of wild punches.
Figaro throws a leg kick
and Surov counters with a single leg into guard. Figaro didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Surov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Surov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Surov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Figaro prevents Surov from improving position.
Surov working the head with strikes.
Surov working away.
Sabin Figaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is looking for a sweep.
Figaro wants to control but Surov postures up.
Surov trying to control the position but Figaro is working away.
Surov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Figaro's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexei Surov.
Surov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figaro at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Figaro. No joy for Surov on that attempt.
Surov scores with a body shot.
Surov stuns Figaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Surov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Figaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Figaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Surov lands with a right hand.
Figaro misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Figaro throws a wild body kick that Surov sees coming a mile off.
Figaro leaves Surov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Surov moves out of range as Figaro throws a body kick.
Surov blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figaro throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Figaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Figaro cracks Surov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Figaro throws a low kick but Surov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Surov.
I've got Surov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Our winner, Alexei Surov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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