PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teeth Ferret (ranked 1983 p4p, 4187 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 295 p4p, 544 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamzatov's choice of entrance music: Entrance Song. Gamzat Gamzatov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ferret
vs
Gamzatov

187 cm
27
185
11 - 2 - 1

188 cm
32
203
19 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teeth Ferret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferret lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Ferret tenderised Gamzatov's leg. Gamzatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferret lands a high kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Gamzatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamzatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gamzatov feints the counter takedown.
Ferret throws a head kick but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret looks for the body kick but Gamzatov saw that one coming.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferret throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferret swings away with a body shot that misses

and Gamzatov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferret's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Ferret avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamzatov is pushing down on Ferret's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferret is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamzatov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferret is positioning himself well to prevent Gamzatov advancing to mount.
Gamzatov wants to free his trapped foot but Ferret is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferret is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gamzatov seems to be looking for submissions.

Gamzatov looking for a submission but Ferret manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gamzatov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferret dives on top into guard.

Gamzatov trying to control the position.
Ferret wants to pass the guard but Gamzatov is keeping the position.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret content to stall in guard here.
Ferret pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamzatov is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret throws an elbow that misses. Gamzatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferret's guard. Nice move by Gamzatov!

Ferret is pulling down on Gamzatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Gamzatov, at least for the moment.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gamzatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferret is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferret has escaped and now he's on top!

Gamzatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamzatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferret throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamzatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamzatov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferret scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret trying to control but Gamzatov is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teeth Ferret dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferret lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gamzatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gamzatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gamzatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gamzatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Ferret.
Ferret shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamzatov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret throws a body kick that misses.
Ferret pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferret.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teeth Ferret. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferret closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gamzatov to the mat! Gamzatov manages to get full guard.
Gamzatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferret tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamzatov is retaining full guard.
Ferret working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Gamzatov keeps moving.
Gamzatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferret controls the pace.
Teeth Ferret overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferret stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov 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.
Gamzatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferret manages to get himself to full guard.

Gamzatov trying to control but Ferret is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferret is keeping the position for now.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferret has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Ferret keeps moving.
Gamzatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gamzatov throws a strike but Ferret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gamzatov is trying to keep Ferret in close.
Ferret connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
Gamzatov is trying to hold Ferret in close to prevent damage but Ferret has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov wants to get back to his feet.
Ferret is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferret's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferret missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gamzatov wants to improve his position but Ferret is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret wants to advance to full mount but Gamzatov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ferret in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teeth Ferret dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ferret leaves Gamzatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferret lands a head kick. Gamzatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Teeth Ferret is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferret throws a head kick that misses.
Ferret throws a head kick but Gamzatov moves out of range.

Ferret bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret wants to take a breather but Gamzatov is having none of it.
Ferret prevents Gamzatov from improving his position.
Gamzatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gamzatov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferret's guard.

Gamzatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferret swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gamzatov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gamzatov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ferret screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gamzatov! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.