PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CORNEL FAT BOY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Makerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

FAT BOY
vs
Makerov

190 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CORNEL FAT BOY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Makerov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makerov loads up on a big right hand but FAT BOY slips the punch.
Makerov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FAT BOY.
FAT BOY steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makerov.
Makerov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Makerov misses the target.
FAT BOY ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makerov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonny Makerov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makerov throws a leg kick but FAT BOY sees it coming and checks it nicely.
FAT BOY throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
FAT BOY fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FAT BOY blocks a head kick by Makerov.
Makerov throws a one two combo.
No joy there for FAT BOY, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Makerov misses.
Makerov loads up on a big right hand but FAT BOY slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Makerov - just one landing.
Makerov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling FAT BOY to counter with a crisp jab.
FAT BOY uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makerov.
Makerov throws an overhand right that lands on FAT BOY's shoulder, as FAT BOY tries to avoid the shot.
FAT BOY misses with a few strikes there.
FAT BOY bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makerov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FAT BOY scores with a nice head shot.
Makerov throws a lazy right hand but FAT BOY sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makerov throws a sloppy head kick and FAT BOY moves out of range easily.
Makerov misses with a hook to the body
and FAT BOY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makerov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY lands with a hook. Makerov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
FAT BOY connects with a jab.
FAT BOY looks to land a combination but Makerov avoids it well.
Makerov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FAT BOY blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Makerov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makerov takes one on the button.
FAT BOY falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makerov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
FAT BOY scores with a nice strike.
FAT BOY connects with a right hand. Makerov shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FAT BOY moves away from the strike by Makerov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Makerov.
Makerov misses with a double jab
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
Makerov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FAT BOY.
Makerov falls off balance throwing a combination
and FAT BOY counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Makerov both land. Nice combination.
FAT BOY throws a series of strikes that have Makerov backpedaling.
FAT BOY scores with a one two! Makerov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makerov swings away with a body shot that misses
and FAT BOY counters with a nice uppercut.
FAT BOY is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
FAT BOY works over Makerov's head and body with a nice combination.
Makerov throws a hook but FAT BOY blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of FAT BOY 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makerov throws a big shot that misses.
FAT BOY throws a right and a left that both miss.
FAT BOY scores with a three punch combo!
Makerov lands a with a good body shot.
FAT BOY is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
FAT BOY lands a head shot.
Makerov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
FAT BOY is working the combinations to good effect here.
Makerov throws a looping overhand right but FAT BOY ducks down to avoid it.
Makerov scores with a hook to the body. FAT BOY takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makerov throws an overhand right that lands on FAT BOY's shoulder, as FAT BOY tries to avoid the shot.
FAT BOY is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makerov lands with an uppercut that bounces FAT BOY off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Makerov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A shot to the body from Makerov misses
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY moves away from the strike by Makerov.
Nice jab there from FAT BOY.
FAT BOY scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makerov misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Makerov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makerov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makerov misses with a body shot
letting FAT BOY counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FAT BOY moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makerov throws a combination that misses
and FAT BOY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makerov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makerov misses with a hook to the body
and FAT BOY connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makerov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from FAT BOY.
Makerov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makerov is breathing heavily.
Makerov misses with a jab to the body
and FAT BOY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makerov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by FAT BOY.
Makerov swinging wildly here.
FAT BOY scores with a jab.
FAT BOY uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makerov.
FAT BOY scores with a jab.
Jab by Makerov.
Makerov throws a jab when FAT BOY was well out of range.
Makerov dodges the punch combination from FAT BOY.
FAT BOY lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makerov backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makerov circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Makerov misses.
Makerov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makerov.
FAT BOY bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
FAT BOY throws a series of punches but Makerov moves out of range.
Makerov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makerov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makerov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makerov misses with a hook.
FAT BOY moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY lands a jab.
Makerov throws a combination. FAT BOY tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makerov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makerov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FAT BOY lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by FAT BOY.
FAT BOY throws a right and a left that both miss.
FAT BOY uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makerov.
Makerov throws a jab but it's blocked by FAT BOY.
Makerov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and FAT BOY connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makerov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Makerov misses.
Makerov misses with a straight right.
Makerov throws an overhand right that lands on FAT BOY's shoulder, as FAT BOY tries to avoid the shot.
Makerov throws a combination that misses
and Makerov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
FAT BOY moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
FAT BOY defending well as Makerov loads up on a big left hand.
FAT BOY uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makerov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makerov misses with a looping right.
Makerov looks to throw the jab but FAT BOY is out of range.
Makerov misses with a hook. FAT BOY ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CORNEL FAT BOY dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

FAT BOY moves away from the strike by Makerov.
FAT BOY blocks a jab.
FAT BOY stalks Makerov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makerov's face. Makerov staggers backwards, shaken.
FAT BOY steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makerov.
Makerov misses with a hook. FAT BOY ducked under it nicely.
Makerov throws out a loose jab but FAT BOY uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makerov misses with a body punch
and FAT BOY counters with a two punch combo.
Makerov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and FAT BOY counters with a nice uppercut.
Makerov throws a sloppy body shot
and FAT BOY counters with a stiff right hand.
Makerov throws a looping overhand right but FAT BOY ducks down to avoid it.
Makerov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
FAT BOY bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by FAT BOY.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makerov.
CORNEL FAT BOY is winning the standup battle so far.
Makerov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makerov throws a predictable looking body shot
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY catches Makerov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makerov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
FAT BOY connects with a right hand. Makerov shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as FAT BOY lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makerov doesn't seem phased though.
FAT BOY throws a series of strikes that have Makerov backpedaling.
Makerov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and FAT BOY counters with a lovely straight right hand!
FAT BOY swinging wildly here.
FAT BOY stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makerov lands with a hook. FAT BOY tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
FAT BOY lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makerov misses with a combination
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by FAT BOY.
A punch combination from FAT BOY misses.
Makerov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makerov throws a looping overhand right but FAT BOY ducks down to avoid it.
Makerov misses with a double jab
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combo that has Makerov backing up. Makerov nods at FAT BOY to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by FAT BOY as he connects with a hook.
FAT BOY staying out of range there.
FAT BOY keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makerov.
FAT BOY lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makerov misses with a straight right.
FAT BOY keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makerov.
Nice shot lands for FAT BOY.
Makerov tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
FAT BOY ducks under a wild hook from Makerov.
Danga de danga de dang - FAT BOY scores with a four punch combination!
Makerov walks into a stiff left hand from FAT BOY.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
FAT BOY will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FAT BOY scores with a one two! Makerov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makerov works over FAT BOY's head and body with a nice combination.
Makerov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FAT BOY works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
FAT BOY bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makerov throws a hook but FAT BOY blocks it.
Makerov throws a combination that misses
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combo that has Makerov backing up. Makerov nods at FAT BOY to acknowledge the strikes.
FAT BOY's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and FAT BOY duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
CORNEL FAT BOY showed his dominance in that final round.
Well FAT BOY has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CORNEL FAT BOY!