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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Grushevky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valeriy Grushevky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Obban Gangmanstyle's chin.
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276 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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194 cm
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229 lbs
10 - 22 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Grushevky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grushevky slips a jab and a cross from Gangmanstyle.
Grushevky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gangmanstyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grushevky to the ground. Gangmanstyle is now in Grushevky's guard.
Grushevky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle 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.
Gangmanstyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grushevky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gangmanstyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grushevky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Grushevky working for a triangle but Gangmanstyle defends it easily.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Grushevky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gangmanstyle postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grushevky keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
Gangmanstyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grushevky looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grushevky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gangmanstyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grushevky has his foot on Gangmanstyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gangmanstyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Gangmanstyle gets to his feet - Grushevky follows without any prompting.
Gangmanstyle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grushevky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valeriy Grushevky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grushevky throws a nice looking combination but Gangmanstyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grushevky throws a jab but it's blocked by Gangmanstyle.
Grushevky throws a nice looking combination but Gangmanstyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle working the ground and pound.
Gangmanstyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grushevky, who protects the arm well.
Gangmanstyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grushevky keeps working.
Grushevky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gangmanstyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gangmanstyle decides to stand up.
Gangmanstyle lands with a slapping head kick.
Grushevky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valeriy Grushevky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky lands a nice looking body shot.
Grushevky connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab-cross combination lands for Grushevky and sends Gangmanstyle crashing to the mat! Grushevky follows him down to the mat - Gangmanstyle regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Gangmanstyle is rocked!
It looks like Obban Gangmanstyle has been cut.
Gangmanstyle wants to get back to full guard.
Gangmanstyle is still in real trouble! Can Grushevky finish him?
Gangmanstyle is trying to control but can't.
Gangmanstyle seems to have recovered his senses.
Gangmanstyle tries to get to full guard but Grushevky has control of the leg.
Gangmanstyle tries to kick Grushevky off but Grushevky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gangmanstyle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grushevky keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gangmanstyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grushevky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gangmanstyle has Grushevky pressed against the cage, preventing Grushevky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gangmanstyle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grushevky clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gangmanstyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grushevky is defending well though. Gangmanstyle let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Grushevky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obban Gangmanstyle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grushevky leaves Gangmanstyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Grushevky misses.
Grushevky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valeriy Grushevky is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Grushevky.
Grushevky throws a combination that misses
so Gangmanstyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grushevky is looking for a triangle but Gangmanstyle pushes his legs off easily.
Gangmanstyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grushevky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gangmanstyle has managed to get both his arms back between Grushevky's legs - danger averted.
Gangmanstyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangmanstyle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grushevky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grushevky keeping moving, preventing Gangmanstyle from controlling successfully.
Grushevky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gangmanstyle lands a couple of elbows.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grushevky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gangmanstyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gangmanstyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grushevky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grushevky misses with a wild body shot.
Grushevky takes a swing at Gangmanstyle's ribcage but misses.
Gangmanstyle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grushevky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gangmanstyle slips a jab and a cross from Grushevky.
Grushevky sets himself, and Gangmanstyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Grushevky avoids it this time.
Gangmanstyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle misses the jab.
Gangmanstyle throws a sloppy head kick and Grushevky moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky throws a body shot but no joy.
Grushevky is looking to wear down Gangmanstyle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grushevky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grushevky gets caught napping as Gangmanstyle dives in and scores a takedown. Grushevky manages to retain guard.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gangmanstyle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gangmanstyle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gangmanstyle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gangmanstyle is in close to Grushevky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grushevky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gangmanstyle defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Grushevky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grushevky looking for a guillotine here but Gangmanstyle defends easily.
Grushevky looking for a guillotine here but Gangmanstyle defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grushevky has his foot on Gangmanstyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gangmanstyle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Grushevky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Obban Gangmanstyle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gangmanstyle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Grushevky is working from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gangmanstyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gangmanstyle stands up from Grushevky's guard - Gangmanstyle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grushevky throws out a loose jab but Gangmanstyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valeriy Grushevky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grushevky misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangmanstyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grushevky tries to get to full guard but Gangmanstyle has control of the leg.
Grushevky looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle is working for a kimura but Grushevky is defending it quite comfortably.
Gangmanstyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grushevky is just riding it out for now. Gangmanstyle eventually gives up the hold.
Grushevky tries to roll over but Gangmanstyle keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gangmanstyle wants to control but Grushevky is keeping him busy.
Grushevky has hold of Gangmanstyle's hands but Gangmanstyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obban Gangmanstyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grushevky trying to hold on to Gangmanstyle's head to control him but Gangmanstyle postures up.
Gangmanstyle is working for a kimura but Grushevky is defending it quite comfortably.
Gangmanstyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grushevky is just riding it out for now. Gangmanstyle eventually gives up the hold.
Gangmanstyle wants to control but Grushevky is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky trying to control here.
Gangmanstyle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grushevky's thigh. Grushevky counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Grushevky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grushevky is trying to control the position but Gangmanstyle postures up.
Gangmanstyle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Grushevky has locked up a guillotine! Grushevky's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gangmanstyle is holding on here and Grushevky must be using up a lot of energy. Gangmanstyle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Grushevky gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valeriy Grushevky!
Obban Gangmanstyle was interviewed post fight and said 'he was too weak to fight fairly'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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