PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Gogaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gogaev
vs
Stark

186 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Gogaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gogaev scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.

Gogaev has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gogaev's guard.

Gogaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gogaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stark has passed into half guard!

Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gogaev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stark seems to be looking for submissions.

Gogaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gogaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Gogaev defends the submission attempt.
Gogaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.

Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gogaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.

Gogaev actively working from the bottom here.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gogaev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gogaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Gogaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gogaev tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gogaev looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Gogaev is defending well.
Gogaev is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Gogaev actively working from the bottom here.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stark is looking for a kimura but Gogaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.

Gogaev looking for submissions off his back.
Gogaev tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Gogaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gogaev is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark prevents Gogaev from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robb Stark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gogaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Robb Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gogaev tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Gogaev working away.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Stark looking for submissions off his back.

Gogaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gogaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well.

Gogaev is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gogaev to get the leverage.

Gogaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gogaev pulls his head out easily.

Gogaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark gets full guard.

Gogaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gogaev has Stark in his guard.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gogaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gogaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark 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.

Gogaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Gogaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Stark 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gogaev working for submissions but it's allowed Stark to get to half guard.
Stark prevents Gogaev from improving his position.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his way into full mount!
Gogaev can't escape the position.
Gogaev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Stark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stark is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gogaev taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stark.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robb Stark!