PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Abramovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abramovich comes into the arena with Ice Cold theme blaring out of the sound system. McLovin has chosen Love Gun, Title: KISS as his entrance music. Mak McLovin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Abramovich
vs
McLovin

180 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

210 cm
26
255 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Abramovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mak McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramovich slips a jab and a cross from McLovin.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
Abramovich dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
Abramovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abramovich shoots in looking for a takedown. McLovin tries to sprawl out of it but Abramovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abramovich moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLovin sprawls well. McLovin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abramovich gets slowly back to his feet.
McLovin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Abramovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McLovin won't allow Abramovich to pass to mount.

Abramovich is working for a kimura but McLovin is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramovich thows a huge punch but McLovin dodges it nicely.
Abramovich thows a huge punch but McLovin dodges it nicely.
McLovin wants to get back to his feet.
Abramovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McLovin tries to roll over but Abramovich keeps him under control.
McLovin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abramovich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abramovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLovin.
Abramovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLovin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abramovich somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Abramovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from McLovin. No joy for Abramovich on that attempt.
McLovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abramovich blocks a head kick by McLovin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Igor Abramovich has been cut.
McLovin misses with a double jab

and Abramovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLovin looks gassed!
Abramovich trying to mount his opponent but McLovin defends it.
McLovin taking some punishment here, with Abramovich in his half guard.
Abramovich controlling the action here.
Abramovich drops an elbow to the side of McLovin's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is in trouble now - Abramovich has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abramovich content just to control the position here.
Abramovich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McLovin hang on?
Abramovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Abramovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Abramovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abramovich shoots in for a double leg but McLovin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McLovin darts in trying to clinch

and Abramovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abramovich.
Abramovich stands and throws McLovin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abramovich lands a few punches from side control.
McLovin is breathing heavily.

Abramovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abramovich scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abramovich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abramovich grinds an elbow into McLovin's temple.
McLovin trying to remain calm as Abramovich controls from the top position.
Abramovich cracks McLovin with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramovich controls the position from side control.

Abramovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abramovich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Abramovich just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramovich scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abramovich is trying to get an arm triangle but McLovin is defending well.
Abramovich scores with a couple of short elbows.
McLovin is trying to escape the position but Abramovich is controlling the position.
Abramovich cracks McLovin with a big right hand but McLovin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Abramovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Abramovich's cut.
That's time! Abramovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McLovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Abramovich pushes McLovin up against the cage in a clinch.
McLovin is trying to break the clinch but Abramovich is controlling him.
McLovin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Abramovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Abramovich looks up at the clock and then as McLovin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abramovich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abramovich advances nicely into full mount.
Abramovich landing strikes from the mount and McLovin is in trouble!
Abramovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Igor Abramovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abramovich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McLovin for as long as he can get away with.
McLovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramovich with good strikes from the mount here!
Abramovich lands a nice shot to the head.
Abramovich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McLovin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Abramovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Abramovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abramovich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McLovin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is trying to stand up.
Abramovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abramovich with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abramovich lands a nice shot to the head.
McLovin is bucking up trying to escape but Abramovich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

McLovin is rocked!
Abramovich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McLovin is still in real trouble! Can Abramovich finish him?
Abramovich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McLovin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Abramovich and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Abramovich!