PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Said Said (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Gurvits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Said might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Evol Intent - Middle of the night. Andy Gurvits acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Said
vs
Gurvits

185 cm
27
243 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

188 cm
30
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Said Said!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Gurvits!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Said is looking to clinch.
Said tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gurvits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gurvits keeps the fight on the outside.
Said tries to clinch there but Gurvits circles away.

Gurvits throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Said tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gurvits is in Said's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Said looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Said looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Said is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gurvits advances to half guard.
Gurvits is pressing down on Said's thigh, looking to free his foot. Said is holding on for now.
Gurvits is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gurvits is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Said is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gurvits is working for a kimura but Said is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Said looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Said is looking to improve his position.

Said is defending against the submission attempts here by Gurvits.

Gurvits is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Said sees it coming and defends easily.

Said actively working from the bottom here.

Gurvits is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Said to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurvits trying to control the position from guard on top but Said is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gurvits drops back looking for a leg! Said is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Said manages to kick Gurvits off! Gurvits jumps back into Said's guard.

Said working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gurvits doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gurvits manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Said keeping moving, preventing Gurvits from controlling successfully.
Said is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Said working for a triangle but Gurvits defends it easily.
Gurvits wants to control from the top but Said keeps moving.

Said throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Said had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gurvits defends it easily.
Gurvits wants to pass the guard but Said is keeping the position.
Gurvits must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gurvits 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.
Gurvits trying to control the position from guard on top but Said is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Said is looking for a triangle but Gurvits pushes his legs off easily.
Gurvits advances to half guard.

Said looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gurvits wants to lay and pray for a moment but Said keeps working.

Gurvits is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gurvits is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Said is just riding it out for now. Gurvits eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gurvits is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Said has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Gurvits will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gurvits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gurvits.

Gurvits tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gurvits has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Said is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gurvits's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Gurvits is looking for submissions but instead, Said has regained full guard.
Gurvits 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.

Said working for submissions but it's allowed Gurvits to get to half guard.

Gurvits decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gurvits gets a double leg takedown into Said's guard.
Gurvits wants to control from the top but Said keeps moving.

Said working for a triangle but Gurvits defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Said throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gurvits stays in close to Said's body and controls the position.
Gurvits trying to control the position from guard on top but Said is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Said had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gurvits defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Said looking for a guillotine here but Gurvits defends easily.
Gurvits trying to control the position from guard on top but Said is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Said has his foot on Gurvits's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gurvits works his way back into a safe position though.
Gurvits trying to control the position from guard on top but Said is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Gurvits.
Said is looking to clinch.
Said moves in looking to clinch but Gurvits pushes him off.
Said Said is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gurvits looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Said!
Said tries to lock up and control but Gurvits gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gurvits looking to control but Said is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gurvits jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Said manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Andy Gurvits has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gurvits is looking to take a break and control but Said is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gurvits goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Said rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gurvits's guard! Nice work there by Said!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gurvits looking for a triangle here. Said is fighting it but it looks tight! Gurvits pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Said is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Gurvits!