PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodor DaCrapulation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zentsov has chosen In my sight as his entrance music. Roman Zentsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DaCrapulation
vs
Zentsov

190 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodor DaCrapulation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCrapulation wants to clinch but Zentsov slips to the side
and Zentsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles DaCrapulation's knee momentarily.
Zentsov lands a two punch combo.
DaCrapulation is looking to chop away at Zentsov's legs.

Zentsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DaCrapulation lands a knee to the head.
Zentsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DaCrapulation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DaCrapulation pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Zentsov breaks the clinch.
DaCrapulation looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zentsov is fending him off so far but DaCrapulation persists. Nope, Zentsov circles away and we're back to standing.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation 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 takes a swing at DaCrapulation's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from DaCrapulation misses.

Zentsov gets a clinch.
DaCrapulation has had enough of the clinch but Zentsov keeps him there for the moment.
DaCrapulation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zentsov avoids the elbow strike from DaCrapulation, against the cage.
DaCrapulation looking to slow down the pace here.
Zentsov tries to break the clinch but DaCrapulation is controlling the position.

Zentsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zentsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov misses with a double jab.
Zentsov throws an overhand right that lands on DaCrapulation's shoulder, as DaCrapulation tries to avoid the shot.
DaCrapulation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DaCrapulation thuds his shin into the meat of Zentsov's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaCrapulation shoots in but Zentsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zentsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zentsov blocks a jab.
Zentsov catches DaCrapulation with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DaCrapulation tries for a takedown but Zentsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodor DaCrapulation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zentsov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zentsov gets a clinch.
DaCrapulation tries to land knees in the clinch but Zentsov avoids the damage to the body.

Zentsov manages to break the clinch.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch up.
Zentsov connects with a body shot.
DaCrapulation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
DaCrapulation has Zentsov pressed against the cage, preventing Zentsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zentsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zentsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DaCrapulation throws a sloppy head kick and Zentsov moves out of range easily.
Zentsov blocks a head kick by DaCrapulation.

Zentsov clinches with his opponent.

Zentsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaCrapulation looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zentsov lands a two punch combo.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch but Zentsov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zentsov circles away.
Zentsov lands an overhand right.
DaCrapulation gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zentsov cracks DaCrapulation with a right hand to the side of the head.
DaCrapulation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Zentsov has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zentsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DaCrapulation throws a low kick but Zentsov moves out of range easily.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch up.
Zentsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DaCrapulation closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zentsov scores with a sloppy right hand. DaCrapulation should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zentsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zentsov lunges at DaCrapulation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DaCrapulation's hand.
DaCrapulation motions for Zentsov to come forward. DaCrapulation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Zentsov clinches up with DaCrapulation and pushes him back against the cage.
Zentsov is trying to break the clinch but DaCrapulation is controlling him.
DaCrapulation looking to slow down the pace here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for DaCrapulation. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zentsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zentsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodor DaCrapulation. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zentsov avoids it.
Zentsov managing to block the knees to the body from DaCrapulation.

Zentsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Zentsov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DaCrapulation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zentsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roman Zentsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zentsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zentsov takes a swing at DaCrapulation's ribcage but misses.
DaCrapulation fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zentsov 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. This is the final round!

DaCrapulation shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zentsov as he avoids it easily.

Zentsov has managed to clinch.

Zentsov breaks from the clinch.
Zentsov scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for DaCrapulation with that takedown attempt.
DaCrapulation shoots in and drives through. Zentsov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodor DaCrapulation. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zentsov lands a body shot.

Zentsov has closed the distance and engaged DaCrapulation in a clinch.
Zentsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DaCrapulation lands a knee to the head.

Zentsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zentsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zentsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaCrapulation manages to avoid it.
Zentsov thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DaCrapulation's head.

Zentsov pushes DaCrapulation up against the cage in a clinch.
Zentsov tries to break the clinch but DaCrapulation is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zentsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zentsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zentsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Zentsov catches DaCrapulation right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov tries to work over DaCrapulation's front leg with a kick but DaCrapulation checks it.

Zentsov forces DaCrapulation back against the cage and clinches.
DaCrapulation misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Zentsov.
With the fighters up against the cage, DaCrapulation throws an elbow but misses.
DaCrapulation wants a takedown but no success here.
DaCrapulation tries to score a body lock takedown but Zentsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Zentsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaCrapulation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zentsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DaCrapulation on the side of the head.
DaCrapulation tries a head kick but it misses.
Theodor DaCrapulation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zentsov rushes DaCrapulation and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zentsov breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zentsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Zentsov. That snapped DaCrapulation's head back.
Zentsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zentsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DaCrapulation throws a leg kick
and Zentsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DaCrapulation thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zentsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zentsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zentsov!