PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Xan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cujo Demaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Xan
vs
Demaster

188 cm
21
261 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Xan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cujo Demaster!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xan swings for the body but Demaster moves out of range.
Demaster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xan is fending him off so far but Demaster persists. Nope, Xan circles away and we're back to standing.
Xan looks to land a right hand but Demaster moved out of range.
Demaster misses with a two punch combination.
Xan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Demaster counters by clinching up.
Demaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demaster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xan is keeping busy.

Demaster breaks from the clinch.
Demaster circles away from the clinch attempt

and Demaster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Demaster cracks Xan with a solid left hand.

Demaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demaster has managed to get both his arms back between Xan's legs - danger averted.
Xan keeping moving, preventing Demaster from controlling successfully.
Xan has Demaster pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaster advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Xan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Demaster decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xan to his feet.
Xan misses with a double jab.
Demaster throws a head kick but Xan moves out of range.
Xan tries to clinch up
and Demaster counters with a one-two to the body.
Aleksei Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xan misses with a hook. Demaster ducked under it nicely.

Xan moves into the clinch.
Xan tries to pull guard but Demaster won't allow it.

Demaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xan cracks Demaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Cujo Demaster has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Xan drives through and clinches with Demaster against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Demaster.
Demaster is looking to break free of the clinch but Xan has double underhooks.

Xan jumps guard.
Demaster controlling from the top position.
Demaster prevents Xan from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xan has a closed guard, preventing Demaster from standing up.
Demaster looks gassed!
Xan is wriggling around but Demaster manages to pass to half guard.
Demaster wants to advance to full mount but Xan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Xan keeping moving, preventing Demaster from controlling successfully.
Demaster has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xan is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Xan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demaster is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demaster is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cujo Demaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cujo Demaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Xan feints and as Demaster raises his hands in defense, Xan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xan trying to control but Demaster is working from the bottom.
Xan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demaster has control of Xan's left arm, preventing Xan from doing any damage.
Demaster looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xan wants to get up but he can't break Demaster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xan misses with a looping right.
Demaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xan counters with a two punch combo.
Xan tries to clinch but Demaster moves away

and Demaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xan's 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!
Demaster stays in close to Xan's body and controls the position.

Demaster stands up and waves to Xan to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xan wants to clinch

and Demaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xan won't be happy with that.
Xan is pushing Demaster's head away, looking to escape. Demaster manages to hold on to the position though.

Demaster has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xan throws a head kick that misses

and Demaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xan's guard.
Demaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xan keeping moving, preventing Demaster from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Xan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Demaster looking to pass the guard.
Xan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Demaster!
Demaster wants to hold on but Xan pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xan landing strikes from the mount.
Xan controlling the position easily from mount.
Xan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xan trying to control but Demaster is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Xan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Demaster has worked his arm free - good work by Demaster!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cujo Demaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cujo Demaster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Demaster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demaster wants to clinch up but Xan keeps it at a distance.
Xan tries to close the distance and clinch but Demaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demaster looks to land a combination but Xan avoids it well.
Demaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xan wants to clinch but Demaster slips to the side

and Demaster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Demaster won't allow Xan to get back to his feet.
Xan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demaster pushes down on Xan's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xan keeping moving, preventing Demaster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xan pushes Demaster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Demaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xan throws a head kick but Demaster moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demaster keeps Xan at a distance using the push kick.

Demaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Xan!
Xan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Xan is just holding on here. Demaster manages to take his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Xan covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xan staying busy and making it hard for Demaster to control.
Demaster is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Xan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Xan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Demaster's arms.
Xan covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Demaster struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demaster controlling well, preventing Xan from escaping the position.
Demaster controlling the position well here. Xan rolled but Demaster kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Xan is really stuck here.
Demaster thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Xan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aleksei Xan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is taking a good look at Xan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Demaster!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cujo Demaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demaster 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cujo Demaster!