PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Strider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Pedalny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strider comes to the cage accompanied by Arch Enemy - Nemesis. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Strider
vs
Pedalny

210 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

196 cm
27
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Resistance

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Strider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Pedalny!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strider with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pedalny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pedalny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strider can't keep his opponent in guard - Pedalny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Pedalny is trying to work for a kimura but Strider is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strider is looking to improve his position.
Strider is staying active underneath Pedalny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Strider actively working from the bottom here.
Strider tries to roll over but Pedalny keeps him under control.

Pedalny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strider sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedalny is looking to take a break and control but Strider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedalny is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedalny.

Pedalny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strider keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pedalny is trying to control. Strider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strider is looking to improve his position.

Pedalny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny is trying to control. Strider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pedalny moves nicely into side control.

Pedalny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strider is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pedalny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strider keeps working.
Pedalny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strider kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strider is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pedalny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strider keeps working.
Strider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedalny.

Pedalny is looking for a kimura but Strider is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pedalny to get the leverage.
Pedalny is keen to just control but Strider is a slippery customer.
Strider gets full guard.
Pedalny throws a big elbow that misses.
Pedalny wants to control from the top but Strider keeps moving.

Strider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pedalny throws a big right hand that misses.
Pedalny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strider keeping moving, preventing Pedalny from controlling successfully.

Pedalny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedalny has managed to get both his arms back between Strider's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pedalny defends it easily.
Pedalny throwing strikes from guard but Strider blocks nicely.
Strider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedalny trying to control but Strider is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedalny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedalny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Pedalny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Strider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pedalny trying to control the position from guard on top but Strider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pedalny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strider has his takedown stuffed

and Pedalny counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strider!

Pedalny is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strider has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pedalny looking to control but Strider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strider keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pedalny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strider is working hard here to advance position.
Pedalny looking to finish with strikes here!
Pedalny working Strider over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strider keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pedalny takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Pedalny is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Strider can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Strider keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pedalny tries to control but Strider wriggling away.
Strider tries to buck Pedalny off but he can't manage it.
Pedalny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strider is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pedalny tries to control but Strider wriggling away.
Pedalny controlling from the full mount.
Strider blocking the ground and pound.
Pedalny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strider is looking to escape.
Strider is looking to improve his position but Pedalny isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pedalny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Pedalny get's back to his feet.
Strider shoots in for a double leg but Pedalny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pedalny dives in and grabs Strider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strider pushes down on Pedalny's head and hops out.

Pedalny shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strider is trying to defend but Pedalny finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Strider actively working from the bottom here.
Strider is refusing to be controlled, as Pedalny sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pedalny decides to return to a standing position.
Pedalny shoots in looking for a takedown but Strider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pedalny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandon Strider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kon Pedalny.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strider misses with a takedown attempt

and Pedalny counters with a shoot takedown. Strider fights it but they end up in guard.
Pedalny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pedalny looking to pass the guard.
Pedalny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strider is not content to let Pedalny control the position.

Pedalny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strider is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kon Pedalny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Strider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pedalny counters with a single leg into guard. Strider didn't expect that.
Pedalny pushes down on Strider's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Strider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pedalny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pedalny seems to be working for a kimura but Strider defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pedalny seems to be working for a kimura but Strider defends the submission attempt.
Kon Pedalny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedalny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pedalny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pedalny.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedalny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strider is looking for a sweep. Pedalny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pedalny wants to work for an arm triangle but Strider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pedalny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pedalny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strider manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pedalny trying to control the position from guard on top but Strider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strider looking for a guillotine here but Pedalny defends easily.
Strider keeping full guard, as Pedalny tries to pass.
Strider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedalny wants to control from the top but Strider keeps moving.
Pedalny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedalny pushing down on Strider's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strider is trying to stand back up but Pedalny is controlling him

Pedalny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strider wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pedalny wants to work for an arm triangle but Strider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandon Strider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kon Pedalny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pedalny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kon Pedalny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pedalny 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kon Pedalny!