PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor DaCrapulation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor DaCrapulation will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zarencev
vs
DaCrapulation

170 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodor DaCrapulation!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCrapulation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zarencev's head.
DaCrapulation scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for DaCrapulation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DaCrapulation tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Zarencev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

DaCrapulation has clasped his hands together around Zarencev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarencev manages to work his way to half guard, despite DaCrapulation's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaCrapulation stops Zarencev from getting back to his feet.
DaCrapulation working the head and body with strikes.
Zarencev is breathing heavily.
DaCrapulation trying to control from half guard but Zarencev is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaCrapulation not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DaCrapulation is keen to just control but Zarencev is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from DaCrapulation.
Zarencev is trying to maintain the position but DaCrapulation is very close to passing his half guard.
Zarencev could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DaCrapulation throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zarencev trying to control from the bottom.
DaCrapulation throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DaCrapulation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zarencev wants to improve his position but DaCrapulation is controlling well.
DaCrapulation wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zarencev keeps working.
DaCrapulation is thwarting Zarencev's attempts to control the position.

That's two 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.
DaCrapulation looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zarencev stuffs the takedown.
Zarencev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zarencev checks a leg kick.
DaCrapulation clinches but Zarencev breaks the clinch

and Zarencev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zarencev trying to control the action but DaCrapulation is working from the bottom.
DaCrapulation tries to get to full guard but Zarencev has control of the leg.
DaCrapulation desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zarencev stopping the sweep attempt from DaCrapulation.
Zarencev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DaCrapulation works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zarencev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

DaCrapulation manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Nice body kick there by DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation is looking to clinch but Zarencev is avoiding it.
DaCrapulation changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zarencev tries to avoid it but DaCrapulation manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zarencev to the ground. Zarencev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

DaCrapulation has managed to clinch.
Zarencev fails to pull guard.
DaCrapulation tries to pull guard but Zarencev won't allow it.
Artem Zarencev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation unloads a knee to the mid-section.

DaCrapulation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DaCrapulation is looking to clinch.
DaCrapulation cracks the inside of Zarencev's front leg.
DaCrapulation lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zarencev takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DaCrapulation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DaCrapulation feints and then cracks Zarencev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zarencev down.
Zarencev swats away the attempt to clinch by DaCrapulation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor DaCrapulation dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DaCrapulation.

Zarencev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zarencev showed some decent athleticism there.
DaCrapulation trying to control here.
DaCrapulation is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DaCrapulation manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zarencev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zarencev dives into side control.
DaCrapulation is looking for a sweep.
DaCrapulation managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zarencev.
Zarencev is trying to ground and pound but DaCrapulation uses the momentary lack of control by Zarencev to regain half guard.

Zarencev stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation lands with a nice body kick.
DaCrapulation misses with a takedown

and Zarencev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaCrapulation holding on.
DaCrapulation can't do much from the bottom here.
DaCrapulation sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DaCrapulation trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev trying to control the action but DaCrapulation is working from the bottom.
DaCrapulation is looking to improve his position.

DaCrapulation kicks off Zarencev and gets to his feet.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch up but Zarencev circles away and keeps his distance.
DaCrapulation lands a head kick. Zarencev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DaCrapulation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artem Zarencev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaCrapulation throws a push kick but Zarencev slaps the foot to one side.
DaCrapulation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zarencev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DaCrapulation has taken the fight to the clinch.
DaCrapulation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DaCrapulation tries to land a knee to the head but Zarencev blocks with his arms.
Zarencev misses with a knee strike.
DaCrapulation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DaCrapulation creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zarencev's defenses.
DaCrapulation has Zarencev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zarencev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Artem Zarencev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
Zarencev managing to block the knees to the body from DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation lands an elbow that stopped Zarencev in his tracks for a moment.
DaCrapulation just leaning against Zarencev, taking a breather.
DaCrapulation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zarencev.
Zarencev tries to stall but DaCrapulation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zarencev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DaCrapulation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zarencev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zarencev moves in looking to clinch but DaCrapulation pushes him off.

DaCrapulation closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor DaCrapulation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zarencev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DaCrapulation throws a nice head kick!
Zarencev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation doesn't manage to clinch there - Zarencev circles away.
DaCrapulation fails with a takedown attempt.
DaCrapulation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DaCrapulation scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zarencev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Theodor DaCrapulation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarencev checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaCrapulation shoots in for a takedown but Zarencev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaCrapulation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DaCrapulation digs a good body shot into Zarencev's ribs.
DaCrapulation lands a head kick. Zarencev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DaCrapulation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zarencev is having none of it.
Zarencev moves out of range of the body kick from DaCrapulation.

DaCrapulation closes the distance and clinches.
Zarencev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaCrapulation landing some nice looking knees to the body.

DaCrapulation manages to break the clinch.
Zarencev moves out of range as DaCrapulation throws a body kick.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zarencev is having none of it.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zarencev is having none of it.
Zarencev circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zarencev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zarencev fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.
Zarencev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zarencev avoids a punch combination nicely.

Zarencev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DaCrapulation looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Zarencev decides to stand up, so the ref orders DaCrapulation to his feet.
DaCrapulation lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zarencev at a distance.
DaCrapulation closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zarencev circles away.
Artem Zarencev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
Zarencev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zarencev is looking to clinch but DaCrapulation is avoiding it.

DaCrapulation pushes Zarencev up against the cage in a clinch.

Zarencev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zarencev trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zarencev tries to control but DaCrapulation wriggling away.
DaCrapulation tries to reverse the position but Zarencev maintains control.
DaCrapulation is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DaCrapulation gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation is pressing down on Zarencev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DaCrapulation looking to control.
Zarencev wants to control from the top but DaCrapulation keeps moving.
Theodor DaCrapulation is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DaCrapulation wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarencev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DaCrapulation controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that DaCrapulation has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zarencev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodor DaCrapulation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DaCrapulation winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor DaCrapulation!