PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrick Skiter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Morgoslepov
vs
Skiter

186 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

188 cm
29
197 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgoslepov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Morgoslepov misses.
Skiter throws a right and a left that Morgoslepov avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Morgoslepov finds it's target.

It looks like Rodrick Skiter has been cut.
Morgoslepov blocks a jab.
Morgoslepov misses with a hook. Skiter ducked under it nicely.
Skiter avoids the head kick by Morgoslepov.
Morgoslepov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skiter throws a series of strikes that have Morgoslepov backpedaling.

It looks like Evgeny Morgoslepov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgoslepov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgoslepov throws an overhand right that lands on Skiter's shoulder, as Skiter tries to avoid the shot.
Morgoslepov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skiter's hands.
Morgoslepov walks into a left hand.
Morgoslepov tries a head kick but it misses.
Evgeny Morgoslepov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgoslepov tries a head kick but it misses.
Skiter lands with a nice combination. Morgoslepov backs away looking to recover.
Morgoslepov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skiter tries to clinch but Morgoslepov is having none of it.
Skiter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgoslepov just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgoslepov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgoslepov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skiter throws a combination. Morgoslepov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Evgeny Morgoslepov's cut is getting worse.
Morgoslepov throws a nice looking combination but Skiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgoslepov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Skiter drops Morgoslepov with a beautiful combination! Morgoslepov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skiter is looking for the KO!

Morgoslepov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skiter throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Morgoslepov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skiter blocks a head kick by Morgoslepov.
Morgoslepov misses with a two punch combination.
Morgoslepov seems to have got his legs back now.
Morgoslepov is breathing heavily.
Skiter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Evgeny Morgoslepov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Skiter connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Morgoslepov! He's out on his feet! Skiter rushes in and drops Morgoslepov with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodrick Skiter!
After winning the bout, Rodrick Skiter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.