PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Duchovony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei AK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei AK has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ramsey Duchovony's chin.

Duchovony
vs
AK

198 cm
25
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Murder Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramsey Duchovony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei AK!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AK shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duchovony defends it nicely.
Duchovony lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from AK.
Duchovony tries to land a leg kick but AK saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Duchovony.

AK rushes Duchovony and presses him up against the cage.
Duchovony takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ramsey Duchovony has been cut.
AK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duchovony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramsey Duchovony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei AK.
AK is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duchovony gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duchovony gets underhooks to prevent AK's takedown attempt.
Duchovony is pressed up against the cage. AK has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duchovony down to the mat. Duchovony avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duchovony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AK.
Duchovony throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duchovony moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - AK looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Duchovony as AK shoots in.
AK looks gassed!
Duchovony with a jab.
Sergei AK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from AK is defended easily by Duchovony.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from AK.
Duchovony uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duchovony displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

AK gets a takedown into half guard.
Duchovony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

AK looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

AK wants to work for an arm triangle but Duchovony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AK tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duchovony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

AK looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

AK is working for a submission of some sort.
AK trying to pass the guard but Duchovony defending well.

That's four 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.
Duchovony tries to get to full guard but AK has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Duchovony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AK takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by AK or perhaps it was just good defense by Duchovony which made him look bad.
Duchovony works the jab nicely.

AK closes the distance and pushes Duchovony back into the cage.
Duchovony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from AK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsey Duchovony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramsey Duchovony's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Duchovony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before AK has time to react.
AK fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duchovony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by AK.
Duchovony fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches AK on the side of the head.
AK shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duchovony as he avoids it easily.
AK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duchovony swivels and escapes.
Ramsey Duchovony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei AK.
AK is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duchovony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

AK takes the fight into the clinch.
AK is working for takedown but Duchovony is calmly controlling the position for now.
AK is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duchovony pulls him back up using the underhooks.
AK tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duchovony swings wildly with an uppercut but AK uses good head movement to avoid it.
AK is breathing heavily.
AK drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duchovony gets the underhooks and prevents it.
AK is pressed up against the cage. Duchovony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag AK down to the mat. AK avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchovony catches AK with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
AK tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duchovony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
AK tries to clinch but Duchovony moves out of range.
Duchovony lands with a good body shot.
Duchovony cracks AK with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duchovony keeps the fight on the outside.
AK ducks right into an uppercut from Duchovony.
Duchovony jabs AK right on the nose. AK blinks but takes it well.
Duchovony connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AK momentarily.
Duchovony bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
AK shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duchovony defends it nicely.
AK tries to clinch but Duchovony moves out of range.
AK throws a head kick that misses.
Duchovony bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchovony closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Duchovony.
AK shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duchovony pinned against the cage. Duchovony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duchovony scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AK doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duchovony throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duchovony lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
AK on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duchovony throws a series of strikes that have AK backpedaling.
Duchovony lands a glancing blow to the side of AK's head.
AK will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sergei AK is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AK takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duchovony lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
AK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramsey Duchovony is winning the standup battle so far.
AK walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AK with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duchovony to score with a decent uppercut.
AK ducks right into an uppercut from Duchovony.
AK takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
AK checks a low kick from Duchovony.

AK has managed to clinch.
Duchovony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from AK.
AK tries to score a body lock takedown but Duchovony shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
AK can't get the takedown.
Duchovony looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
AK jumps guard but Duchovony stands there with AK around his waist. AK gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duchovony goes for a takedown in the clinch but AK prevents it.
AK is working for takedown but Duchovony is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duchovony is looking for a takedown up against the cage. AK gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duchovony goes for a takedown attempt but AK pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AK shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duchovony pinned against the cage. Duchovony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duchovony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so AK counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Duchovony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duchovony tries to get out of the position.
Duchovony keeping moving, preventing AK from controlling successfully.
AK wants to pass the guard but Duchovony is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duchovony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsey Duchovony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramsey Duchovony's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Duchovony clobbers AK with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duchovony is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
AK fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duchovony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

AK shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Duchovony is trying desperately to improve position.
AK looking to ground and pound but Duchovony is blocking nicely.

AK jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Duchovony is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Duchovony and AK has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

AK tries for a kimura but Duchovony is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchovony is looking to regain half guard here but AK keeps moving and retains side control.

AK wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duchovony, who protects the arm well.

AK goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Duchovony has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for AK but great work by Duchovony.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
AK is looking to regain half guard here but Duchovony keeps moving and retains side control.
AK dodges the ground and pound from Duchovony.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duchovony throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
AK is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duchovony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed AK's head.
AK wants to get back to full guard.
Duchovony wants to take a breather but AK is having none of it.

Duchovony is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so AK is just riding it out for now. Duchovony eventually gives up the hold.
Duchovony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for AK on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
AK shoots in for a takedown but Duchovony shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

AK has taken the fight to the clinch.
AK goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duchovony prevents it.
Ramsey Duchovony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei AK.
AK is trying to drag Duchovony to the mat but Duchovony just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duchovony is pressed up against the cage. AK has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duchovony down to the mat. Duchovony avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duchovony lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
AK tries to clinch up but Duchovony circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for AK with that takedown attempt.
Jab by Duchovony.
AK has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duchovony scores with a hook.
Duchovony cracks a nice hook into AK's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Duchovony. Beautiful body shot.
Duchovony scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duchovony scores with a sloppy right hand. AK should have avoided that one.
Duchovony lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as AK backs up against the cage.
AK shoots in for a double leg but Duchovony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duchovony shoots in for a double leg but AK sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
AK throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duchovony counters with a left to the body.
Duchovony lands with a cross.
Duchovony fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches AK on the side of the head.
Duchovony thuds his right hand into AK's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sergei AK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duchovony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
AK blocks a jab.
AK throws an overhand right that lands on Duchovony's shoulder, as Duchovony tries to avoid the shot.
Duchovony fails with the takedown.
Ramsey Duchovony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AK misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsey Duchovony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duchovony, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsey Duchovony!