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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 493 p4p, 59 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 195 p4p, 20 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. Michail Podolski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154 lbs
19 - 6 - 2 |
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168 cm
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148 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Podolski. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Podolski manages to circle out of the way.
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Podolski tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Podolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Podolski and move into the clinch.
Podolski lands a right hook to the body.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Podolski misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Podolski's efforts to push away.
Podolski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Podolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Podolski didn't expect that.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Podolski is keeping the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podolski, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podolski, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Podolski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Podolski blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control the position but Podolski is working away.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podolski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Podolski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
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.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Podolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Podolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Podolski.
Gracie slips under a jab from Podolski.
A jab from Podolski finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Podolski avoids it well and moves away.
Podolski with a nice cross.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Podolski.
Gracie tries to clinch but Podolski is having none of it.
Podolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Podolski misses.
Podolski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Podolski is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Podolski's guard.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Podolski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Podolski is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Podolski is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Podolski is right now.
Gracie wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
Podolski tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Podolski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podolski, who protects the arm well.
Rollo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Podolski is squirming around nicely.
Podolski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Podolski tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Podolski is keeping busy.
Gracie is really struggling to control Podolski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie controls the position.
Podolski breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podolski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Podolski controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Podolski misses with a leg kick.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Podolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Podolski misses.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Podolski manages to circle out of the way.
Podolski cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Podolski throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Podolski's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Podolski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Podolski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Podolski in his guard.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Podolski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Podolski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Podolski is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Podolski is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Podolski is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Podolski throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Podolski fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Podolski is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I've got Podolski 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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