PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitter Mount Pitter Mount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dragonvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mount Pitter Mount
vs
Dragonvich

195 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pitter Mount Pitter Mount!
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, Ivan Dragonvich!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitter Mount doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragonvich circles away.
Ivan Dragonvich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonvich looks to clinch

and Pitter Mount counters by moving into the clinch.
Pitter Mount fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pitter Mount fails to pull guard.
Pitter Mount has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dragonvich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pitter Mount Pitter Mount. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonvich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitter Mount walks away with a smile on his face. Dragonvich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pitter Mount dives in and grabs Dragonvich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragonvich pushes down on Pitter Mount's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Pitter Mount or perhaps it was just good defense by Dragonvich which made him look bad.

Dragonvich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Dragonvich is going to stand back up.
Pitter Mount is trying to stand.
Dragonvich wants to get back to his feet.
Pitter Mount is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragonvich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragonvich's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonvich wants to get back to his feet.
Dragonvich is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dragonvich looks gassed!

That's two 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.
Will Pitter Mount go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pitter Mount is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dragonvich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Pitter Mount looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonvich is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Even with his hooks in, Pitter Mount manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dragonvich controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dragonvich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pitter Mount gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pitter Mount gets control of Dragonvich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pitter Mount will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pitter Mount is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pitter Mount has a closed guard, preventing Dragonvich from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitter Mount not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitter Mount is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dragonvich throws a jab when Pitter Mount was well out of range.
Dragonvich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragonvich wants to clinch

and Pitter Mount counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dragonvich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pitter Mount manages to pass to side control.
Dragonvich tries to kick Pitter Mount off but Pitter Mount keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonvich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitter Mount.
Pitter Mount prevents Dragonvich from standing back up.

Dragonvich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dragonvich catches Pitter Mount with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pitter Mount uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragonvich.
Pitter Mount doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragonvich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dragonvich gets caught flat footed, as Pitter Mount shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dragonvich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitter Mount is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitter Mount trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragonvich wants to stand up but Pitter Mount is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragonvich can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pitter Mount wants to control from the top but Dragonvich keeps moving.

Pitter Mount gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dragonvich scores with a shot to the body.
Pitter Mount stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitter Mount wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragonvich punishes Pitter Mount's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragonvich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragonvich wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragonvich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragonvich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitter Mount looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pitter Mount Pitter Mount dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dragonvich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitter Mount sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragonvich is looking to clinch but Pitter Mount is avoiding it.
Pitter Mount ducks under a wild hook from Dragonvich.
Nice sprawl there from Dragonvich as Pitter Mount shoots in.
Pitter Mount Pitter Mount is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonvich scores with a nice strike.
Pitter Mount shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragonvich as he jumps to the side.
Dragonvich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitter Mount is looking to clinch but Dragonvich is avoiding it.
Dragonvich moves in looking to clinch but Pitter Mount pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Pitter Mount. No joy for Dragonvich on that attempt.
Pitter Mount shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pitter Mount Pitter Mount. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonvich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitter Mount as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pitter Mount fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dragonvich, pushing him back against the cage.
Dragonvich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitter Mount.
Dragonvich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitter Mount pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitter Mount wants a takedown but no success here.
Pitter Mount jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragonvich walks away with a smile on his face. Pitter Mount gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pitter Mount.
Pitter Mount shoots for a takedown but Dragonvich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pitter Mount swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonvich.
Pitter Mount leaves Dragonvich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragonvich clobbers Pitter Mount with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pitter Mount throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragonvich's waist but Dragonvich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitter Mount off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dragonvich as Pitter Mount shoots in.
Dragonvich connects with a right hand. Pitter Mount shakes it off.
A cross from Dragonvich lands.
Dragonvich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitter Mount moves away.
Pitter Mount misses with a takedown attempt - Dragonvich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitter Mount swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonvich.
Dragonvich doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Pitter Mount counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dragonvich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitter Mount is controlling him.
Dragonvich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pitter Mount. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pitter Mount gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonvich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitter Mount tries to avoid it but Dragonvich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitter Mount to the ground. Pitter Mount escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragonvich doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitter Mount circles away.
Pitter Mount shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragonvich sprawls well. Dragonvich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pitter Mount gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitter Mount showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragonvich.

Pitter Mount gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitter Mount changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragonvich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragonvich scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonvich misses with a hook.
Dragonvich darts in trying to clinch

and Pitter Mount counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pitter Mount is standing up over Dragonvich. Dragonvich looks to escape but Pitter Mount dives into side control.
Pitter Mount wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonvich keeps working.
Pitter Mount prevents Dragonvich from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragonvich parries the strikes from Pitter Mount easily there. Pitter Mount is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dragonvich to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pitter Mount Pitter Mount showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pitter Mount 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitter Mount Pitter Mount!