PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Rodionovich (ranked 5037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Fat Boy (ranked 2899 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.

Rodionovich
vs
Fat Boy

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Alexei Rodionovich!
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, Bert Fat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Fat Boy.
Rodionovich moves out of range of the body kick from Fat Boy.
Fat Boy is looking to clinch but Rodionovich is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fat Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fat Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodionovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fat Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodionovich circles away.
Rodionovich misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fat Boy.

Rodionovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fat Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rodionovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fat Boy wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Fat Boy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fat Boy moves out of range as Rodionovich strikes.
Rodionovich misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Rodionovich misses.
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fat Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Rodionovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodionovich throws an overhand right that lands on Fat Boy's shoulder, as Fat Boy tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodionovich.
Fat Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Fat Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fat Boy stuffs the takedown.
Fat Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fat Boy enables Rodionovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fat Boy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodionovich wants to stand and escape but instead Fat Boy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rodionovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodionovich is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodionovich tries to stand but Fat Boy is controlling from the bottom.
Rodionovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fat Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodionovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodionovich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fat Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodionovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fat Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Fat Boy, not yet.
Rodionovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodionovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Fat Boy has wrist control.
Rodionovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodionovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fat Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fat Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodionovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fat Boy.
Fat Boy slips under a jab from Rodionovich.
Fat Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Fat Boy gets tackled into the cage by Rodionovich. Rodionovich maintains the clinch.
Fat Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodionovich has him pressed against the cage.
Rodionovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fat Boy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodionovich has Fat Boy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fat Boy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fat Boy wants to break free but Rodionovich has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodionovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rodionovich lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Rodionovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodionovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodionovich blocks a head kick by Fat Boy.
Rodionovich blocks a head kick by Fat Boy.
Fat Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexei Rodionovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fat Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodionovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fat Boy's waist but Fat Boy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodionovich off to one side.
Fat Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fat Boy tries to clinch but Rodionovich moves out of range.
Fat Boy wants to clinch up but Rodionovich keeps it at a distance.
Rodionovich takes a swing at Fat Boy's ribcage but misses.
Fat Boy unleashes a big counter combination but Rodionovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodionovich throws a series of punches but Fat Boy avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fat Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fat Boy throws a head kick but Rodionovich moves out of range.

Rodionovich clinches.
Rodionovich can't get the takedown.
Fat Boy looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat Boy can't break the clinch.
Fat Boy tries to stall but Rodionovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fat Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Rodionovich wants the takedown. Fat Boy is fighting it off but Rodionovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fat Boy's guard against the cage.

Rodionovich drops back looking for a leg! Fat Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fat Boy manages to kick Rodionovich off! Rodionovich jumps back into Fat Boy's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodionovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodionovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodionovich throwing strikes but missing.

Rodionovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fat Boy, up you get!
Bert Fat Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot.
Rodionovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fat Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fat Boy misses with a head kick.
Fat Boy is looking to clinch but Rodionovich is avoiding it.

Rodionovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fat Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Fat Boy is trying to break free.

Rodionovich gets control of Fat Boy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodionovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Fat Boy won't allow Rodionovich to sweep him here.
Fat Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodionovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fat Boy looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fat Boy wants to sweep here but Rodionovich controlling him for the moment.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Fat Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich preventing the sweep.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Fat Boy keeps moving.
Rodionovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fat Boy can do to turn this around?
Fat Boy can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodionovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fat Boy is staying active underneath Rodionovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodionovich moves into full mount! Fat Boy won't be happy about that!
Rodionovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fat Boy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fat Boy is squirming around, avoiding Rodionovich's attempts to control the action.
Rodionovich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodionovich controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodionovich scoring with strikes but Fat Boy is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Rodionovich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fat Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fat Boy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodionovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodionovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fat Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fat Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fat Boy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodionovich.
Fat Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Rodionovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Fat Boy throws a low kick but Rodionovich moves out of range easily.
Rodionovich throwing a counter right hand but Fat Boy manages to avoid it.

Rodionovich moves into range and clinches up with Fat Boy.

Rodionovich jumps into guard, dragging Fat Boy to the mat.

Rodionovich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodionovich throws a looping overhand right but Fat Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Rodionovich. Those never looked like landing.
Fat Boy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range and Fat Boy settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fat Boy swivels and escapes.
Fat Boy tries to clinch up.
Fat Boy misses with a body kick.
Rodionovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Fat Boy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodionovich tries for a takedown but Fat Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fat Boy misses with the combination.
Rodionovich throws a series of punches but Fat Boy moves out of range.

Rodionovich clinches up against the cage.
Rodionovich goes for a takedown attempt but Fat Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fat Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Rodionovich moves out of range easily.
Fat Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Rodionovich throws a right and a left that Fat Boy avoids nicely.
Rodionovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fat Boy throws a nice looking combination but Rodionovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodionovich attempts a counter takedown but Fat Boy avoids it well and moves away.
Rodionovich shoots in for a takedown but Fat Boy shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fat Boy tries to clinch up.
Fat Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fat Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fat Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fat Boy throws a push kick but Rodionovich slaps the foot to one side.

Rodionovich gets the takedown into side control.

Rodionovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fat Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Fat Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fat Boy can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fat Boy tries to buck Rodionovich off but Rodionovich is having none of it.
Rodionovich trying to control the action but Fat Boy is working from the bottom.
Fat Boy tries to buck Rodionovich off but Rodionovich is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodionovich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Rodionovich stands up.
Fat Boy tries to clinch up.
Fat Boy tries to clinch up.
Bert Fat Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rodionovich closes the distance and clinches.

Rodionovich pulls Fat Boy into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fat Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Rodionovich is trying to keep Fat Boy in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Rodionovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodionovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Alexei Rodionovich!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Alexei Rodionovich!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alexei Rodionovich!

Alexei Rodionovich wins by unanimous decision!