PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trombone
vs
End

168 cm
26
154 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

169 cm
28
159 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
End throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trombone walks into a left hand.
End tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trombone was well out of range. Poor timing from End.
Trombone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
End misses the jab.
End misses with a body shot.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trombone throws out the jab.
End takes a swing at Trombone's ribcage but misses.
End throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
A big left from Trombone misses.
End stuns Trombone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Trombone misses.
Trombone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from End.
End misses with a right hand
and Trombone counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
End on the wrong end of a nice jab.
End keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trombone.
A big left from End misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone moves away from the strike by End.
Trombone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
End tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trombone was well out of range. Poor timing from End.
End uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trombone.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End jabs Trombone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
End scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trombone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trombone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Home End is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. End catches Trombone right on the button with a cross.
Trombone throws a head kick but End moves out of range.
End slips under a jab from Trombone.
Home End seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trombone misses with a looping left.
End misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
End feints and then cracks Trombone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trombone down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trombone blocks a head kick by End.
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!
End misses with a body kick.
Trombone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. End defends it nicely.
Trombone throws a lazy right hand but End sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Trombone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. End did well to prevent Trombone getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

End pushes Trombone off and gets back to his feet.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trombone throws out the jab.
End throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
End misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed End momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for End.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trombone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trombone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. End is keeping the position for now.
Trombone stops End from standing up.
Trombone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trombone stops End from standing up.
End preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trombone trying to control the position from guard on top but End is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trombone stands and throws End's legs to the side, diving into side control.
End wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Trombone trying to control the position but End is working away.
End dodges the ground and pound from Trombone.
Trombone trying to control the action but End is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
End tries to escape but Trombone is in control.
Trombone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
End is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

End bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from End. Those never looked like landing.
End cracks a nice hook into Trombone's ribs.
End misses with a wild body shot.
Trombone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
End ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by End.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Home End will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Trombone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

End throws a head kick but Trombone moves out of range.
Trombone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but End was well out of range. Poor timing from Trombone.
End lands with a hook. Trombone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
End thuds his right hand into Trombone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
End misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
End looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
End blocks the body kick.
Home End seems to be getting the better of the standup.
End misses with a jab to the body
and Trombone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
End lands an overhand right.
Trombone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but End moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
End throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
End misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone falls off balance throwing a combination
letting End counter with a right hand.
Trombone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trombone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trombone throws a jab but it's blocked by End.
End slips under a jab.
Trombone throws a series of punches but End avoids them all with ease.
End throws a big shot that misses.
End keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trombone.
Trombone scores with a hook.
Trombone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
End is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
End misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
End ducks under a wild hook from Trombone.

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

End escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
End staying out of range there.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trombone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Trombone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
End moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by End. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of End.
Trombone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from End.
Trombone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by End.
Jab by End.
End misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
End tries to move into range but Trombone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Trombone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
End ducks under a wild hook from Trombone.
End defending well as Trombone loads up on a big left hand.
End throws a one two combo.
End blocks a jab.
End throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Trombone misses
and End counters with an inside leg kick.
Trombone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trombone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
End just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
End throws a sloppy head kick and Trombone moves out of range easily.
End drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trombone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trombone misses with a looping right.
Trombone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
End misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
Trombone missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trombone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trombone misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from End.
End just misses with a punch to the body.
End tries to clinch but Trombone moves out of range.
End comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Home End showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Trombone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trombone misses with a kick to the body.
Trombone clobbers End with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
End looks to score with a jab to the body but Trombone is just out of range.
End changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
End throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trombone's head.
Trombone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
End scores with a kick to the body.
Trombone misses with a body kick.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
Trombone throws a nice looking combination but End bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from End tenderised Trombone's leg. Trombone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trombone slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Trombone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trombone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trombone rather than just go for the knockout.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End punishes Trombone's body with a nice straight punch.
Trombone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trombone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
End misses with a hook to the body
and Trombone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trombone throws a right and a left that End avoids nicely.
Trombone throws out a loose jab but End uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trombone throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
End looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
End misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from End. Trombone does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by End.
End connects with a looping right hand.
Trombone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
End misses the shot to the body.
Trombone walks forward, straight into a front kick from End.
This has been an exciting period of action!
End misses with a few strikes there.
End swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trombone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by End. End obviously looking to wear him down.
Trombone throws a big shot that misses.
Trombone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trombone misses with a jab to the body
and End counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
End wants to clinch.
Home End is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
End closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
End misses with a body shot.
End pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
End throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Trombone takes a swing at End's ribcage but misses.
End ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trombone moves away.
Trombone throws a jab when End was well out of range.
End scores with a shot to the body.
End looking to land some kicks to the body here.
End misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a two punch combo.
Trombone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
End tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone misses with a few strikes there.
End lands a two punch combo.
Trombone looks to land a left hand but End moved out of range nicely.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trombone throws a lazy right hand but End sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
End changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rusty Trombone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
End is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
End connects with a nice looking jab.
End displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trombone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from End finds it's target.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from End.

And that's the end of the fight!
Home End comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got End 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Home End!