PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Valnokov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Webster
vs
Valnokov

209 cm
25
225 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
273 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Divine Clothing [GTI]

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valnokov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webster drops an elbow to the side of Valnokov's head.
Valnokov trying to hold on to Webster's head to control him but Webster postures up.
Webster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valnokov defending well though.
Webster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valnokov pushes Webster off looking to stand but Webster dives back in and keeps control.
Webster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Webster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Webster is trying to work for a kimura but Valnokov is defending well.

Valnokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Webster pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov wants to get back to his feet.
Webster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valnokov trying to control but Webster postures up.
Webster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valnokov's head.
Webster is pressing down on Valnokov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valnokov is holding on for now.
Valnokov punching from the bottom.
Valnokov is pressing down on Webster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Webster postures up in Valnokov's guard and throws a big left but Valnokov blocks it.
Valnokov looking to control.
Valnokov keeping full guard, as Webster tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webster fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Webster fails with the takedown.
Valnokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance.
Valnokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Webster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valnokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valnokov but Valnokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Webster or perhaps it was just good defense by Valnokov which made him look bad.
Valnokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Webster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Valnokov.
Valnokov moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off.
Webster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Webster gets the takedown into side control.
Valnokov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webster.
Sloppy strikes there by Webster.

Webster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Webster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valnokov is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws an elbow but Valnokov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Webster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valnokov is trying to get back to half guard.
Valnokov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webster.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Valnokov as Webster shoots in.
Biff Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Valnokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valnokov moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valnokov pinned against the cage. Valnokov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valnokov is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.

Webster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valnokov was covering up waiting for the punch and Webster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Valnokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Valnokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valnokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valnokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Webster drops back looking for a leg! Valnokov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valnokov manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Valnokov's guard.
Valnokov controlling Webster's posture.
Webster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valnokov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster postures up in Valnokov's guard and throws a big left but Valnokov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Webster dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Webster shoots in and drives through. Valnokov sprawls well.
Valnokov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valnokov throws the kick towards the body but Webster avoids it.
Valnokov wants to clinch.
Valnokov dodges the punch combination from Webster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Valnokov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valnokov throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valnokov tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Biff Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Valnokov darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webster here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Webster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valnokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Webster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov lands a damaging elbow.
Valnokov working Webster over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Valnokov.
Webster tries to pull guard but Valnokov won't allow it.
Valnokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valnokov connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Biff Webster has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster tries to pull guard but Valnokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head.
Webster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Valnokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valnokov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valnokov wants it to stay on the feet.
Valnokov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valnokov tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valnokov as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Valnokov as Webster shoots in.
Biff Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valnokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valnokov moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Valnokov, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Valnokov against the cage but Valnokov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valnokov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster shoots in but no luck this time.
Valnokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Valnokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
Valnokov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Boris Valnokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Valnokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!