PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Pedrosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vasiliy golodupcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pedrosa
vs
golodupcev

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marlon Pedrosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vasiliy golodupcev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
golodupcev fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pedrosa clinches up with golodupcev and pushes him back against the cage.
golodupcev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pedrosa walks away with a smile on his face. golodupcev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
golodupcev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Pedrosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pedrosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pedrosa prevents golodupcev from standing back up.
golodupcev is trying to control but can't.
golodupcev has his hands clasped together around Pedrosa's back. He's all about the action.
Pedrosa winds up and cracks golodupcev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pedrosa lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Pedrosa there.
golodupcev trying to hold on to Pedrosa's head to control him but Pedrosa postures up.
Pedrosa controlling the pace.
golodupcev is trying to stand.
Pedrosa wants to free his trapped foot but golodupcev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pedrosa slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
golodupcev is looking to improve his position.
golodupcev trying to hold on to Pedrosa's head to control him but Pedrosa postures up.
Nice strikes from Pedrosa there.
golodupcev wants to get back to his feet.
golodupcev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pedrosa scores with a couple of nice shots.
golodupcev moves into full guard.
golodupcev looks gassed!
golodupcev trying to control the position.
Pedrosa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pedrosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
golodupcev looking to control.
Pedrosa working some strikes from top position.
Pedrosa lands a couple of digs.
Pedrosa works over golodupcev with some ground and pound from guard.
Pedrosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pedrosa postures up.
Pedrosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedrosa lands a couple of elbows.
golodupcev looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pedrosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pedrosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pedrosa postures up and lands a big shot to golodupcev's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pedrosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
golodupcev is trying to keep Pedrosa in close.
golodupcev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pedrosa postures up.
Pedrosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pedrosa advances to half guard.
golodupcev is looking to improve his position.
golodupcev trying to hold on to Pedrosa's head to control him but Pedrosa postures up.

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.
Pedrosa trying to pass the guard but golodupcev defending well.
golodupcev is trying to stand back up but Pedrosa is controlling him
Pedrosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pedrosa drops an elbow to the side of golodupcev's head.
Pedrosa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for golodupcev!
golodupcev can't escape the position.
golodupcev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
golodupcev tries to hold on but Pedrosa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pedrosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marlon Pedrosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedrosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
golodupcev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pedrosa's head.
Horrible takedown by golodupcev or perhaps it was just good defense by Pedrosa which made him look bad.
golodupcev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
golodupcev lunges at Pedrosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pedrosa's hand.
Pedrosa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
golodupcev throws a series of punches but Pedrosa moves out of range.
Pedrosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and golodupcev counters with a slapping leg kick.
golodupcev tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from golodupcev, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pedrosa closes the distance and pushes golodupcev back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pedrosa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. golodupcev can't fight it off and eventually Pedrosa manages to take the fight to the floor. golodupcev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
golodupcev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pedrosa is controlling him.
Pedrosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pedrosa wants to control from the top but golodupcev keeps moving.
Pedrosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
golodupcev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pedrosa is controlling him.
Pedrosa wants to pass the guard but golodupcev is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pedrosa misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pedrosa is trying to trip golodupcev. He has hold of a leg but golodupcev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pedrosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

golodupcev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Pedrosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
golodupcev wants to clinch.
Pedrosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Pedrosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
golodupcev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedrosa is working away from the top position though.
golodupcev wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
golodupcev trying to control from the bottom.
golodupcev taking some punishment here, with Pedrosa in his half guard.
golodupcev has hold of Pedrosa's hands but Pedrosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pedrosa working golodupcev over with strikes.
Pedrosa trying to mount his opponent but golodupcev defends it.
Marlon Pedrosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
golodupcev shoots in looking for a takedown. Pedrosa tries to sprawl out of it but golodupcev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pedrosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pedrosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedrosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Marlon Pedrosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vasiliy golodupcev.
golodupcev throws a body punch but Pedrosa moves out of range.

Pedrosa forces golodupcev back against the cage and clinches.

Pedrosa wants the takedown. golodupcev is fighting it off but Pedrosa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in golodupcev's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
golodupcev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

golodupcev is working an open guard so Pedrosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pedrosa moves in looking to clinch but golodupcev pushes him off.
golodupcev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pedrosa but Pedrosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pedrosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlon Pedrosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
golodupcev fails with the takedown

and Pedrosa counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
golodupcev can't do much from the bottom here.

Pedrosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
golodupcev struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
golodupcev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Pedrosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pedrosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pedrosa lands a jab-cross combination.
golodupcev throws a one two combo.
golodupcev wants to clinch up but Pedrosa keeps it at a distance.
Pedrosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and golodupcev moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedrosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
golodupcev gets underhooks to prevent Pedrosa's takedown attempt.
golodupcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pedrosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pedrosa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. golodupcev is trying to keep an underhook but Pedrosa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
golodupcev is trying to maintain the position but Pedrosa is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pedrosa lands a nice short elbow.
Pedrosa prevents golodupcev from standing back up.
Pedrosa content to control rather than advance.
Pedrosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
golodupcev trying to control here.
Pedrosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pedrosa darts in trying to clinch
and golodupcev counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
golodupcev has a takedown stuffed.
Pedrosa lands a jab.
golodupcev lands with a nice body punch.
golodupcev throws a series of punches but Pedrosa moves out of range.
golodupcev shoots in but no luck this time.
Marlon Pedrosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vasiliy golodupcev.
Pedrosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedrosa misses with a straight right.

Pedrosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
golodupcev striking off his back but it's not causing Pedrosa any problems.
Pedrosa prevents golodupcev from getting back to his feet.
Pedrosa lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosa trying to control the position from guard on top but golodupcev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
golodupcev looking to control.
Pedrosa trying to control but golodupcev is working from the bottom.
golodupcev throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
golodupcev digs a good body shot into Pedrosa's ribs.
Pedrosa swinging wildly here.

Pedrosa closes the distance and pushes golodupcev back into the cage.
Pedrosa tries to circle away but golodupcev has him pinned against the cage.
golodupcev fails to pull guard.
golodupcev fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
golodupcev is trying to maintain a safe position but Pedrosa gets an underhook and turns golodupcev into the cage.
Pedrosa keeps control of golodupcev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pedrosa tries to break free but golodupcev pushes him back against the cage.
golodupcev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedrosa is defending well for now.

Pedrosa manages to pull guard.
golodupcev won't allow Pedrosa to sweep him here.
golodupcev wants to get up but he can't break Pedrosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
golodupcev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
golodupcev scoring with some ground and pound.
vasiliy golodupcev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marlon Pedrosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedrosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Pedrosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedrosa 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Pedrosa!