B!2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: North Korea National anthem. Erasmo Trout has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Trout
vs
Jong Un

210 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erasmo Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Un looks to land a combination but Trout avoids it well.
Jong Un lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Jong Un.
Jong Un with a hook.
Trout dodges the punch combination from Jong Un.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jong Un enables Trout to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jong Un manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trout seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Un keeping full guard, as Trout tries to pass.
Jong Un can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trout controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Erasmo Trout wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Trout drives through with a takedown into Jong Un's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trout slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jong Un is being controlled here.

Trout stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jong Un takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jong Un enables Trout to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jong Un manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trout lands a couple of elbows.

Trout has gone for a leg lock! Jong Un slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trout's guard.
Trout trying to control the position here.

Trout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jong Un is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Trout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jong Un defends it easily.

Jong Un has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trout to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jong Un is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trout pulls down on the head and he's put Jong Un to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erasmo Trout!
After the fight, Erasmo Trout was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obval Zaboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garijus Macys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaboev comes into the arena with Lezginka blaring out of the sound system. Garijus Macys will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zaboev
vs
Macys

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
18
244 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obval Zaboev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garijus Macys!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaboev slaps away a takedown attempt from Macys, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaboev throws a right and a left that Macys avoids nicely.
Zaboev stuffs the takedown.

Zaboev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macys's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaboev connects with a nice short shot to Macys's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaboev working the head and body with strikes.
Zaboev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Macys wants to get back to his feet.
Macys is trying to get back to full guard.
Macys tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zaboev working Macys over with strikes.
Macys has hold of Zaboev's hands but Zaboev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macys is looking for a sweep. Zaboev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Macys actively working from the bottom here.
Macys looks winded!
Zaboev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macys with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaboev working over Macys with some ground and pound. Macys looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zaboev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaboev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaboev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Macys has hold of Zaboev's hands but Zaboev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaboev connects with a nice short shot to Macys's temple.
Zaboev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Zaboev.
Macys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaboev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaboev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zaboev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macys!
Macys wants to control but Zaboev is having none of it.
Macys in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaboev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zaboev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Macys swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zaboev lands with some strikes.
Zaboev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zaboev landing strikes from the mount and Macys is in trouble!

Macys is rocked!
Zaboev cracks Macys with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obval Zaboev!
An out of breath Obval Zaboev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Zadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McGovern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadov comes to the cage accompanied by Hu Ha. Vasiliy Zadov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean McGovern's chin.

Zadov
vs
McGovern

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Zadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean McGovern!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGovern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zadov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zadov connects with a single shot there.
Zadov checks a leg kick.
McGovern tries a head kick but it misses.
McGovern is looking to clinch.
Zadov connects with a high kick.
No luck for McGovern with that takedown attempt.
McGovern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Zadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McGovern.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zadov.

McGovern forces Zadov back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGovern working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGovern dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zadov has McGovern pressed against the cage, preventing McGovern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zadov is trying to break the clinch but McGovern is controlling him.
Zadov tries to break the clinch but McGovern is controlling the position.
Zadov wants to break free but McGovern has control.
McGovern is trying to break free.
McGovern has Zadov pressed against the cage, preventing Zadov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zadov tries to break the clinch but McGovern is controlling the position.
Zadov is trying to break the clinch but McGovern has him pressed against the cage.
McGovern is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGovern missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadov throws an elbow but it misses.
McGovern tries to pull guard but Zadov won't allow it.
Zadov working hard to break the clinch.
Zadov is trying to break the clinch but McGovern has him pressed against the cage.
Zadov tries to break free but McGovern pushes him back against the cage.
McGovern avoids the elbow strike from Zadov, against the cage.

Zadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from McGovern
and Zadov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sean McGovern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zadov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGovern.
Zadov throws a front kick that sends McGovern stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadov connects with a nice looking jab.
McGovern throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGovern looks winded!
McGovern swings for the body but Zadov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGovern throws a body kick that misses
and Zadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zadov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zadov lands a high kick!

McGovern is rocked!
Good shot there by Zadov.
McGovern is still on wobbly legs! Can Zadov finish him?
McGovern drops his hands momentarily and Zadov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McGovern just on the top of the head. McGovern drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McGovern - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vasiliy Zadov!
Vasiliy Zadov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Henchman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov's entrance music is Fighters. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panikov
vs
Henchman

160 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Henchman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henchman back to the cage. Panikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Mustafa Henchman has been cut.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Henchman is rocked!
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov fakes the body blow, causing Henchman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Henchman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Panikov!
An out of breath Sergey Panikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.