PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphin Endabol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralphin Endabol is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zentsov
vs
Endabol

182 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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, Roman Zentsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphin Endabol!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov scores with a shot to the body.
Zentsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Endabol.
Endabol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zentsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zentsov with a hook.
Zentsov scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to de liver by Zentsov. Beautiful body shot.
Endabol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zentsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Endabol moves away.
Zentsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zentsov throws a shot to the body.
Roman Zentsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zentsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Endabol.
A combination from Endabol does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Endabol.
Nice takedown defense from Zentsov. No joy for Endabol on that attempt.
Zentsov tests Endabol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zentsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Endabol.
Endabol misses with a series of wild punches.
Endabol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Endabol misses with a two punch combination.
Zentsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Zentsov.
Zentsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Endabol misses with a combination
and Zentsov counters with a stiff right hand.

Endabol drives through and clinches with Zentsov against the cage.

Endabol breaks from the clinch.
Endabol ducks under a wild hook from Zentsov.
A combination from Endabol does no damage.
Zentsov takes a swing at Endabol's ribcage but misses.
Zentsov lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Endabol.
Zentsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Roman Zentsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Endabol throws a big shot that misses.
Endabol throws a right hand that Zentsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zentsov also avoids with ease.
Endabol throws a head kick but Zentsov moves out of range.
Endabol avoids the body shot from Zentsov.
Zentsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Endabol.
Zentsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zentsov looks to land a right hand but Endabol moved out of range.
Zentsov lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Zentsov both land. Nice combination.
Zentsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Endabol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Endabol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zentsov sizes up Endabol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zentsov scores with a jab to the body.
Endabol looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov scores with a body shot.
Zentsov throws a nice looking combination but Endabol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zentsov dodges the punch combination from Endabol.
Endabol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zentsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Endabol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Endabol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Zentsov finds it's target.
Endabol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zentsov lands a jab to the head.
Zentsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Zentsov catches Endabol right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Zentsov.
Endabol dodges the punch combination from Zentsov.
Endabol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Zentsov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zentsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zentsov cracks Endabol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zentsov cracks Endabol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Endabol throws a sloppy head kick and Zentsov moves out of range easily.
Endabol drops his hands momentarily and Zentsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zentsov throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Endabol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zentsov lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Zentsov both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot by Zentsov.

Endabol is rocked!
Zentsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zentsov stuns Endabol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zentsov scores with the left hand. Endabol knows he should have avoided that one.
Endabol throws a poor cross that misses
and Zentsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zentsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Endabol shoots for a takedown but Zentsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zentsov moves out of range as Endabol throws a body kick.
Endabol walks into a left hand.

Endabol pushes Zentsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zentsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Endabol manages to break the clinch.
Endabol walks into a left hand.
Endabol shoots in and drives through. Zentsov sprawls well.
Roman Zentsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphin Endabol.
Endabol doesn't manage to clinch there - Zentsov circles away.
Endabol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zentsov misses with a wild body shot.

Endabol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Endabol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zentsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zentsov!
Zentsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Endabol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endabol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zentsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Endabol slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Zentsov.
Endabol moves in looking to clinch but Zentsov pushes him off.
Zentsov lands with a straight right. Endabol didn't see that one coming.
Zentsov lands a right hook to the body.
Zentsov swings for the body but Endabol moves out of range.
Nice cross by Zentsov.
Zentsov scores with a punch to the head.
Zentsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Endabol misses.
Zentsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Endabol.
Zentsov misses with a wild body shot.
Zentsov swings widly with a right hand

and Endabol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zentsov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Endabol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Endabol trying to control but Zentsov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Endabol stands up and waves to Zentsov to follow him.
Zentsov lands with a straight right. Endabol didn't see that one coming.
Zentsov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zentsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Endabol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Endabol takes one to the side of the head.
Zentsov connects with a body shot.
Zentsov throws a shot from downtown. Endabol moves away and avoids it.
Zentsov slow jab from Endabol misses its intended target.
Zentsov works over Endabol's head and body with a nice combination.
Endabol misses with the combination.
Endabol tries to clinch there but Zentsov circles away.
Endabol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Zentsov.
Zentsov misses with a few strikes there.
Ralphin Endabol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zentsov missing with a left hand there. Endabol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zentsov throws a hook but Endabol blocks it.
Zentsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roman Zentsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zentsov cracks Endabol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zentsov scores with a jab. Endabol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zentsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Zentsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zentsov.
Zentsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zentsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Endabol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zentsov lands a jab to the nose.
Zentsov thows a body shot but no joy.
Zentsov misses with a shot to the body
and Endabol counters with a left to the body.
Endabol is breathing heavily.
Endabol misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Endabol. Endabol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Endabol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Zentsov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zentsov.
Zentsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Endabol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zentsov manages to avoid it.
Endabol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zentsov pinned against the cage. Zentsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Endabol needs to keep his hands up - Zentsov had a free shot at his head there.
Zentsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zentsov misses with an uppercut. Endabol saw that one coming.
A cross from Zentsov lands.
Zentsov swinging wilding here.
Zentsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Endabol misses.
Zentsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zentsov.
Zentsov with a jab.
Zentsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Endabol misses with a double jab.
Zentsov misses with an uppercut
and Endabol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zentsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zentsov scores with a nice head shot.
Zentsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Endabol does no damage.
Zentsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zentsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zentsov cracks Endabol with a good jab.
Endabol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zentsov throws a combination that misses

and Endabol counters by clinching up.
Zentsov is trying to break free.
Zentsov tries to break the clinch but Endabol is controlling the position.

Endabol breaks from the clinch.
Zentsov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zentsov lands the left hand.
Zentsov scores with a jab.
Zentsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zentsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Endabol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Endabol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zentsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Endabol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zentsov.
Nice shot lands for Zentsov.
Zentsov clobbers Endabol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Endabol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Endabol moves forwards but Zentsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Endabol throws a right hand that Zentsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zentsov also avoids with ease.
Zentsov throws a hook to the side of Endabol's head but Endabol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Endabol throws a nice looking combination but Zentsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Endabol staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Zentsov.
Endabol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Endabol throws a right hand that Zentsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zentsov also avoids with ease.
Endabol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Zentsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphin Endabol.
A left and a right from Zentsov both land. Nice combination.
Zentsov misses with an uppercut. Endabol saw that one coming.
Zentsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Endabol wants to clinch up but Zentsov keeps it at a distance.
Zentsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zentsov misses with an uppercut.
Endabol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zentsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zentsov misses with a few strikes there.
Zentsov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zentsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zentsov slips a jab and a cross from Endabol.
Zentsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Endabol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zentsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Endabol counters with a one-two to the body.
Endabol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Endabol.
Endabol fails to land with a series of punches.
Zentsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zentsov swings widly with a right hand

and Endabol counters with a takedown into side control.
Zentsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Endabol on the ground.

Endabol in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zentsov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralphin Endabol!