PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sherkov (ranked 5215 p4p, 4918 weight class) and Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 507 p4p, 487 weight class). Victor Sherkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sherkov
vs
Tannenbaum

198 cm
23
265
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
241
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sherkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Tannenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sherkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick as Sherkov jumps back.
Sherkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tannenbaum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sherkov's head backwards.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannenbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sherkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sherkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scores with a decent looking hook.
Tannenbaum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Sherkov's head but Sherkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Tannenbaum lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tannenbaum's coach down at Cozad Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tannenbaum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Sherkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tannenbaum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sherkov slips under a jab.
Tannenbaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sherkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum cracks Sherkov with a good jab.
Sherkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tannenbaum.
A little feinted left hand from Sherkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tannenbaum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tannenbaum throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherkov.
Sherkov is looking to counter punch.
Tannenbaum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tannenbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tannenbaum.
Sherkov is breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannenbaum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sherkov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sherkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tannenbaum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sherkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tannenbaum.

Sherkov is rocked!
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Sherkov's head but Sherkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tannenbaum scores with a jab.
Tannenbaum connects with a right hand. Sherkov shakes it off.
Sherkov defending well as Tannenbaum loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Sherkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Sherkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tannenbaum! Sherkov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Tannenbaum!