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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zakherenkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karelin Pripyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin Pripyat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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252 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pripyat is defended easily by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pripyat.
Pripyat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pripyat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakherenkoff swivels and escapes.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Zakherenkoff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zakherenkoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zakherenkoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Zakherenkoff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pripyat shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakherenkoff scores with a nice head shot.
Zakherenkoff lands with a hook. Pripyat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pripyat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakherenkoff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zakherenkoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat is working Zakherenkoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat drops back looking for a leg! Zakherenkoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakherenkoff manages to kick Pripyat off! Pripyat jumps back into Zakherenkoff's guard.
Zakherenkoff is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zakherenkoff keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakherenkoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakherenkoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg.
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat taking some punishment here, with Zakherenkoff in his half guard.
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg.
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
Zakherenkoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pripyat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff is nestled in close to Pripyat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pripyat.
Nice sprawl there from Zakherenkoff as Pripyat shoots in.
Zakherenkoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakherenkoff wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Zakherenkoff has closed the distance and engaged Pripyat in a clinch.
Zakherenkoff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zakherenkoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pripyat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zakherenkoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakherenkoff tightens his grip and picks Pripyat up, before dumping him to the ground. Pripyat manages to land in guard.
Zakherenkoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Pripyat has his foot on Zakherenkoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zakherenkoff works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zakherenkoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pripyat is breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat working for a triangle but Zakherenkoff defends it easily.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakherenkoff controls the pace.
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pripyat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Zakherenkoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakherenkoff passes into half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Zakherenkoff keeps him under control.
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakherenkoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakherenkoff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakherenkoff landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Zakherenkoff from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zakherenkoff defends well.
Pripyat has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zakherenkoff doesn't defend quickly enough and Pripyat has managed to lock this one up! Can Zakherenkoff escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pripyat on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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