PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gringo Gringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saburov
vs
Gringo

190 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Saburov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gringo Gringo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saburov thows a body shot but no joy.
Gringo lands a right hook to the body.
Saburov lands a with a good body shot.
Saburov throws a body punch but Gringo moves out of range.
Saburov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gringo circles away.
Saburov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
A combination from Gringo does no damage.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Gringo throws a one two combo.
Saburov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saburov.
Gringo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saburov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gringo throws a right and a left that Saburov avoids nicely.
Gringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saburov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gringo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Gringo misses with a double jab.
Gringo looks to land a combination but Saburov avoids it well.
Gringo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saburov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Saburov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gringo looks to land a combination but Saburov avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saburov counters with a left and a right that stings Gringo.
Gringo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saburov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gringo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Saburov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gringo won't be happy with that.
Saburov tries to score with some ground and pound. Gringo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saburov tries for a kimura but Gringo is defending well.
Gringo is trying to control Saburov's posture but Saburov avoids it.

Saburov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gringo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saburov lands a few punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gringo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gringo wants to control but Saburov postures up.
Gringo is looking to regain half guard here but Saburov keeps moving and retains side control.
Gringo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saburov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saburov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saburov wants to control but Gringo is keeping him busy.
Saburov in side control, throwing shots but Gringo defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gringo moves away.
Gringo Gringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gringo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saburov is looking to wear down Gringo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saburov misses with the combination.
Saburov just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Saburov with that takedown attempt.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Saburov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Saburov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gringo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saburov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saburov throwing shots but Gringo is blocking nicely.
Saburov tries to pass to full mount but Gringo defends it.
Gringo trying to control from the bottom.
Saburov stops Gringo from getting back to his feet.

Saburov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gringo is just riding it out for now. Saburov eventually gives up the hold.

Saburov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gringo defends it well.
Saburov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov is keen to just control but Gringo is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saburov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gringo pinned against the cage. Gringo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saburov misses the shot to the body.
Saburov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saburov shoots for a takedown but Gringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saburov throws a body punch but Gringo moves out of range.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Saburov checks the leg kick.
Saburov throws a body punch but Gringo moves out of range.
Saburov shoots for a takedown but Gringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gringo digs a good hook to Saburov's body.
Gringo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gringo misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gringo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saburov swings for the body but Gringo moves out of range.
Gringo throws a combination that misses
and Saburov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Saburov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Gringo misses.
Saburov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Gringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saburov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saburov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saburov shoots in and drives through. Gringo sprawls well.
Saburov swings for the body but Gringo moves out of range.
Gringo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gringo misses with a double jab.
Gringo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Saburov misses with a body shot.
Gringo tries to bum rush Saburov with a series of wild strikes but Saburov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gringo misses with a combination

and Saburov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gringo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saburov wants to control the pace but Gringo is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Saburov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saburov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gringo throws a body punch but Saburov moves out of range.
A combination from Gringo does no damage.
Gringo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Gringo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Saburov counters with a single leg into guard. Gringo didn't expect that.
Gringo keeping moving, preventing Saburov from controlling successfully.
Gringo controlling Saburov's posture.
Gringo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saburov trying to control but Gringo is working from the bottom.
Gringo pulls Saburov in to control the position.
Gringo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saburov thows a big elbow that misses.
Gringo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Gringo Gringo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gringo moves away.
Saburov scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saburov throws a right hand that Gringo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gringo also avoids with ease.
Saburov misses with a body shot.
Saburov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gringo sprawls well. He's pushed Saburov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Saburov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gringo wants to get back to his feet but Saburov drags him back down.
Saburov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saburov taking a breather here.
Saburov trying to control the action but Gringo is working from the bottom.
Saburov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gringo wants to control but Saburov postures up.
Gringo gets back to half guard.
Saburov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gringo is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saburov is tying to control. Gringo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saburov is really struggling to control Gringo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gringo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Saburov uses his free foot to push down on Gringo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gringo.
Gringo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saburov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gringo tries to lock up and control but Saburov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gringo is squirming around, avoiding Saburov's attempts to control the action.
Saburov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gringo looks a forlorn figure.
Saburov looking to finish with strikes here!
Gringo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saburov throws some wild stikes that Gringo manages to avoid easily.

Saburov wants to finish this one by submission but Gringo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saburov.
Saburov unloads with some shots from mount but Gringo bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gringo wants to control but Saburov is having none of it.
Gringo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saburov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saburov looking to control but Gringo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saburov thowing shots but they're missing.
Gringo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saburov looking to control but Gringo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gringo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gringo is breathing heavily.
Saburov looking to control but Gringo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saburov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gringo tries to lock up and control but Saburov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Saburov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gringo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gringo!
Saburov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gringo wants to stand but Saburov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gringo is fighting to break Saburov's control of his arms but Saburov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gringo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saburov's guard.
Saburov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gringo trying to control the position from guard on top but Saburov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Saburov working for a triangle but Gringo defends it easily.

Saburov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gringo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saburov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gringo's back instead.
Saburov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gringo tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Saburov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Gringo looks to throw the jab but Saburov is out of range.
Gringo misses with a combination
and Saburov counters with a left to the body.
Gringo misses with a double jab

and Saburov counters with a shoot takedown. Gringo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gringo has Saburov pulled in close to control his posture.
Gringo keeping moving, preventing Saburov from controlling successfully.
Saburov won't allow Gringo to sweep him here.

Saburov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gringo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gringo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gringo!
Saburov tries to buck Gringo off but Gringo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saburov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gringo is looking to take a break and control but Saburov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saburov manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo content to control rather than advance.
Saburov is looking for a sweep. Gringo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gringo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saburov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gringo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gringo's back!
Saburov has the hooks in. Gringo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Gringo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Gringo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gringo trying to get back to his feet but Saburov is in full control for now.
Gringo trying to control but not successfully.
Saburov is landing with strikes from the back.

Saburov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gringo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Gringo manages to stand up with Saburov still on his back. Eventually Saburov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saburov counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Saburov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gringo which made him look bad.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Gringo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Saburov counters with a single leg into guard. Gringo didn't expect that.
Saburov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gringo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saburov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gringo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gringo is looking for a sweep.
Gringo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gringo is trying to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saburov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gringo tests Saburov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saburov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gringo throws a combination. Saburov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gringo lands a two punch combo.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Saburov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Saburov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gringo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Saburov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gringo throws a nice looking combination but Saburov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saburov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saburov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saburov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gringo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saburov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gringo misses with the combination.
Gringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Saburov fails with the takedown.
Gringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gringo misses with the combination.
Gringo Gringo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
Saburov swings for the body but Gringo moves out of range.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Gringo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Gringo scores with the left hand. Saburov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gringo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gringo duly obliges.
Gringo lands a jab-cross combination.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gringo moves away.
Gringo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gringo lands a two punch combo.

Saburov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saburov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
Saburov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gringo misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gringo works over Saburov's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Saburov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gringo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saburov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Saburov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gringo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saburov counters with a single leg into guard. Gringo didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gringo Gringo.
I think Saburov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Saburov!
Peter Saburov is the new heavyweight champion!