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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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279 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salvatore Beck!
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, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum misses the shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beck enables Werdum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Werdum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beck wants to stand up but Werdum is controlling him.
Werdum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Werdum 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.
Werdum trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fabricio Werdum.
Beck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck breaks from the clinch.
Beck forces Werdum back against the cage and clinches.
Beck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Werdum successfully pulls guard.
Werdum trying to control the position.
Werdum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beck working some strikes from top position.
Werdum trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabricio Werdum wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beck tries to clinch but Werdum is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck tries to clinch up but Werdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Beck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werdum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beck fails to land the takedown.
Fabricio Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck tries to clinch up.
Beck wants to clinch up but Werdum keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werdum misses with a left hand
and Beck counters with a series of strikes. Werdum will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum gets a takedown into half guard.
Werdum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beck sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck is trying to stand up here but Werdum is controlling him well.
Beck is not content to let Werdum control the position.
Beck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Werdum.
Beck wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Werdum trying to control from half guard but Beck is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck is looking for a sweep. Werdum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabricio Werdum wasn't active enough on the ground.
Werdum swinging wildly here.
Beck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Werdum but Werdum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werdum misses with a combination
and Beck counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Werdum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Beck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Werdum avoids it really well and circles away.
Werdum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Werdum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Werdum is trying to break the clinch but Beck has him pressed against the cage.
Beck effectively controlling the action here.
Werdum pulls Beck into guard.
Werdum seems keen to control Beck's posture.
Werdum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beck is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum pulls Beck in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fabricio Werdum hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Beck tries to clinch up.
Werdum instigates a clinch.
Beck breaks the clinch.
Beck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werdum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Werdum showed some decent athleticism there.
Beck is trying to stand.
Werdum seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Beck pushes Werdum off looking to stand but Werdum dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Werdum.
Beck pushes Werdum off looking to stand but Werdum dives back in and keeps control.
Beck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Werdum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werdum is looking to take a break and control but Beck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beck gets back to full guard.
Werdum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabricio Werdum wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beck fails with a takedown attempt.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Werdum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Werdum is looking to stall here but Beck recovers full guard.
Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Werdum is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Beck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Werdum pushes Beck up against the cage in a clinch.
Werdum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Werdum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Werdum wants to sweep here but Beck controlling him for the moment.
Werdum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beck passes into half guard.
Beck wants to work for an arm triangle but Werdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck throwing shots but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Werdum is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Werdum tries to hold on but Beck postures up.
Beck breaks from Werdum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Werdum tries to hold on but Beck pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum is trying desperately to improve position.
Beck avoids the attempt from Werdum to control.
Werdum is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck lands a heavy elbow.
Werdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Werdum tries to lock up and control but Beck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Werdum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Werdum is desperately trying to improve his position but Beck has a good base and remains in mount.
Werdum tries to hold on but Beck pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Werdum wants to control but Beck is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Beck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werdum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fabricio Werdum!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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