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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Strus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Briggs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Strus! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strus lands in his opponent's guard. Strus prevents Briggs from getting back to his feet. Strus content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Strus. Strus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Strus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Strus connects with a nice looking jab.
Strus gets a double leg takedown into Briggs's guard. Strus stops Briggs from standing up. Strus content to stall in guard here. Strus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Strus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Strus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Briggs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Strus is now in half guard. Strus prevents Briggs from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Briggs wants to control but Strus is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Strus is figuring out what he wants to do next. Strus prevents Briggs from improving his position. Strus scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Strus winds up and cracks Briggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Strus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Briggs tries to get to full guard but Strus has control of the leg. Strus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Briggs has managed to free his arm - good work. Strus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Strus trying to control but Briggs is having none of it. Strus controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strus working for a submission but Briggs is keeping him at bay. Briggs can't escape the position.
Strus looking to control but Briggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Strus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Briggs's face.
Briggs trying desperately to get to his feet.
Strus lands a couple of good shots and Briggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Briggs holding both Strus 's hands and preventing any damage. Briggs is breathing heavily. Strus lands a shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Strus has his arm under Briggs's chin here. Game over son! Strus squeezes tightly and Briggs is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Strus!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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