PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big has chosen Judas Priest - You've got another thing coming as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stakanov
vs
Big

195 cm
21
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
275 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Cobra Kai Nutrition (NEW 158 OUT)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Big!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big with a nice cross.
Stakanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big.
Big misses with a body shot.
Big slips under a jab from Stakanov.
Big throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stakanov misses with a shot to the body
and Big counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stakanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Big keeps the fight on the outside.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Big is having none of it.
Zvon Stakanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big tries to bum rush Stakanov with a series of wild strikes but Stakanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big misses with a body shot.
Stakanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stakanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stakanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stakanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stakanov clinches but Big breaks the clinch
and Big counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stakanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stakanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stakanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Big doesn't seem bothered though.
Big tries to clinch but Stakanov moves out of range.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Big moves away
and Big connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Big clinches up with Stakanov and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stakanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Big avoiding damage.
Stakanov digs a right hand into Big's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big's gas tank.
Stakanov misses with some punches.
Big wants a takedown.
Zvon Stakanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Big.
Stakanov is working Big over against the cage.
Big looks gassed!
Stakanov is working Big over against the cage.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Stakanov scores with a shot to the side of Big's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
Stakanov cracks Big with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Big controls the action.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Stakanov pushes Big back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stakanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Big controls his hands.
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Big has Stakanov pressed against the cage, preventing Stakanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stakanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Stakanov.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.
Big misses with a body punch.
Stakanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big backwards.

Big gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stakanov regains guard.
Stakanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stakanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big.
Stakanov is looking to stand up but Big isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stakanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big tries to free his leg and advance position but Stakanov is retaining full guard.

Stakanov is looking for a triangle but Big pushes his legs off easily.
Big in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stakanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Stakanov looking for a guillotine here but Big defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stakanov tries to clinch
and Big counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Big moves away
and Big counters with a left to the body.
Big uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stakanov.
Stakanov loads up on a big right hand but Big slips the punch.
Stakanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stakanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stakanov tries to clinch up

and Big counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stakanov wants to improve his position but Big is controlling well.
Stakanov wants to sweep but Big has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zvon Stakanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Stakanov misses its intended target.
Stakanov tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Stakanov lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Big does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stakanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
Big misses the jab.
No luck for Big with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Big catches Stakanov right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stakanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big walks into a jab.
Big misses with a body shot.
Big slips a straight right by Stakanov.
Stakanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stakanov is looking to clinch.
Peter Big seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stakanov sprawls well. Stakanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big gets slowly back to his feet.
Stakanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big.
Big is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stakanov rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov throws a hook to the side of Big's head but Big sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stakanov lands a head shot.
Stakanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stakanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stakanov looks to clinch
and Big counters with a straight right hand.
Big loads up on a big right hand but Stakanov slips the punch.
Big doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Big is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stakanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stakanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Big has time to react.
Big circles away from the clinch attempt
and Big counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stakanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Big takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stakanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Big swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stakanov wants to clinch up but Big keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Big avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big swats away the attempt to clinch by Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a really nice looking cross but Big seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big.
Zvon Stakanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Big.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body. Big takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stakanov jabs at Big's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stakanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stakanov scores with a body shot.
Stakanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stakanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stakanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zvon Stakanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stakanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stakanov cracks Big with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stakanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
Stakanov lands with a nice body punch.
Stakanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Big counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Big takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice straight punches there by Stakanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stakanov.

Stakanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Big tries to pull guard but Stakanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Big drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big is trying to drag Stakanov to the mat but Stakanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stakanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stakanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Stakanov is trying to force a seperation but Big has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov tries to work over Big's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stakanov is working Big over against the cage.
Stakanov gets through Big's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stakanov is leaning against Big and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stakanov tries to circle away but Big has him pinned against the cage.
Stakanov wants to break free but Big has control.
Zvon Stakanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Big tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zvon Stakanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Big.
Big tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stakanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stakanov lands a nice uppercut.
Stakanov presses Big against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Big misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stakanov tries to break free but Big pushes him back against the cage.
Stakanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Big won't allow it.
Stakanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big can do to turn this around?
Stakanov presses Big against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Big fails to pull guard.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Big prevents a body shot from Stakanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stakanov throws an elbow but misses.
Big tries to score a body lock takedown but Stakanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big has him pressed against the cage.
Big misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stakanov.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov pushes Big back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Big controls the action.
Big has Stakanov pressed against the cage, preventing Stakanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Stakanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
Stakanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big is defending well for now.
Stakanov presses Big against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stakanov gets underhooks to prevent Big's takedown attempt.
Stakanov misses with a body punch.
Stakanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov digs a right hand underneath Big's ribcage. Big let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Big blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Big tries a body shot but Stakanov blocks it.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stakanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stakanov scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a nice hook to Big's body. Big takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Stakanov lands.
Stakanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stakanov lands a nice shot that snaps Big's head back.
A slow jab from Stakanov misses its intended target.

Big looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peter Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zvon Stakanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Big accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stakanov is trying to keep Big in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zvon Stakanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stakanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zvon Stakanov!