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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ziyardi Batukayev (ranked 20776 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Ferreira Carvalho (ranked 23427 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziyardi Batukayev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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184 cm
25
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziyardi Batukayev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erick Ferreira Carvalho! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferreira Carvalho drives through and clinches with Batukayev against the cage.
Ferreira Carvalho prevents the takedown attempt.
Batukayev breaks the clinch.
Ferreira Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batukayev manages to avoid it. Ferreira Carvalho wants to clinch up but Batukayev keeps it at a distance. Ferreira Carvalho throws a body kick that misses. Batukayev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira Carvalho. Ferreira Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira Carvalho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferreira Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Batukayev.
Ferreira Carvalho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Ferreira Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Batukayev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ziyardi Batukayev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Batukayev is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira Carvalho wants to break free but Batukayev has control.
Batukayev pulls guard effortlessly. Batukayev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferreira Carvalho wants to control from the top but Batukayev keeps moving. Batukayev wants to sweep but no luck. Batukayev trying to control the position.
Batukayev is trying to hold Ferreira Carvalho in close to prevent damage but Ferreira Carvalho has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferreira Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Batukayev trying to get back to full guard but Ferreira Carvalho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batukayev tries to lock up and control but Ferreira Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Batukayev regains half guard. Batukayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Batukayev is trying to control but can't.
Batukayev pushes Ferreira Carvalho off looking to stand but Ferreira Carvalho dives back in and keeps control.
Ferreira Carvalho controlling the action here. Ferreira Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Batukayev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batukayev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira Carvalho is working away from the top position though. Batukayev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferreira Carvalho jumps into side control! Ferreira Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batukayev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ferreira Carvalho is staying tight to Batukayev's torso, preventing him from escaping. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ferreira Carvalho has eaten all the pies! Batukayev wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira Carvalho drags him back down.
That's four 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. Ferreira Carvalho in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Batukayev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira Carvalho's best efforts. Ferreira Carvalho trying to control the action but Batukayev is working from the bottom. Ferreira Carvalho lands with a punch from half guard. Batukayev is looking for a sweep. Ferreira Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Batukayev is trying to stand up here but Ferreira Carvalho is controlling him well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Batukayev wants to improve his position but Ferreira Carvalho is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Ferreira Carvalho dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferreira Carvalho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Batukayev's head. Ferreira Carvalho tries for a takedown but Batukayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Batukayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ferreira Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Batukayev.
Ferreira Carvalho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Batukayev lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira Carvalho takes a knee to the side of the body. Batukayev pulls guard effortlessly. Batukayev trying to control the position.
Batukayev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferreira Carvalho trying to control but Batukayev is working from the bottom. Ferreira Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Batukayev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ferreira Carvalho trying to control but Batukayev is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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. Batukayev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferreira Carvalho as he jumps to the side. Ferreira Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ferreira Carvalho misses with a takedown and Batukayev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Ziyardi Batukayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Ferreira Carvalho. Batukayev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ferreira Carvalho misses with a takedown and Batukayev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ferreira Carvalho is breathing heavily. Ferreira Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batukayev pinned against the cage. Batukayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Batukayev is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferreira Carvalho gets caught flat footed, as Batukayev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ferreira Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Batukayev from controlling successfully. Batukayev is in close to Ferreira Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows. Batukayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ferreira Carvalho is trying to keep Batukayev in close.
Batukayev content to stall in guard here. Batukayev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batukayev is defended easily by Ferreira Carvalho. Batukayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Batukayev tries to clinch but Ferreira Carvalho is having none of it. Ferreira Carvalho closes the distance and clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Batukayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batukayev tries to pull guard but Ferreira Carvalho won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziyardi Batukayev dominated that second round. That's time! Batukayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batukayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batukayev takes the fight into the clinch. Batukayev manages to pull guard.
Ziyardi Batukayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Batukayev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ferreira Carvalho preventing the sweep. Ferreira Carvalho stays in close to Batukayev's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Ferreira Carvalho has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ferreira Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Batukayev is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batukayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira Carvalho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira Carvalho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ferreira Carvalho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Batukayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Batukayev throws a strike but Ferreira Carvalho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferreira Carvalho is sitting in close to Batukayev's body. Batukayev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferreira Carvalho is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferreira Carvalho is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Batukayev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ziyardi Batukayev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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