PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Brazini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergej Boskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brazini
vs
Boskov

180 cm
29
265 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

192 cm
26
264 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Brazini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergej Boskov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Boskov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brazini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boskov.
Boskov is nestled in close to Brazini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boskov prevents Brazini from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brazini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brazini could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boskov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boskov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brazini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boskov.
Brazini taking some punishment here, with Boskov in his half guard.
Boskov is nestled in close to Brazini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boskov throwing shots but Brazini is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Boskov there.
Boskov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brazini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boskov on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boskov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boskov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boskov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boskov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Boskov seems content to control.
Boskov working Brazini over with strikes.
Brazini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boskov trying to control the action but Brazini is working from the bottom.
Boskov is taking a breather. Brazini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brazini is not content to let Boskov control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boskov connects with a nice short shot to Brazini's temple.
Boskov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brazini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boskov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boskov thows a huge punch but Brazini dodges it nicely.
Brazini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brazini tries to get out of the position.
Boskov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boskov controlling the action here.
Boskov thows a huge punch but Brazini dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boskov lands a nice short elbow.
Boskov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boskov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boskov is trying to control. Brazini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Boskov there.
Brazini tries to get to full guard but Boskov has control of the leg.
Brazini is breathing heavily.
Brazini taking some punishment here, with Boskov in his half guard.
Boskov lands with a punch from half guard.
Brazini wants to control but Boskov is keeping busy.
Boskov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskov lands strikes from half guard.
Boskov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brazini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brazini is not content to let Boskov control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergej Boskov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brazini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Don Brazini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boskov looks to land a body kick but Brazini moved away.

Boskov feints and as Brazini raises his hands in defense, Boskov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boskov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boskov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boskov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boskov drops an elbow to the side of Brazini's head.
Boskov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boskov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brazini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boskov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brazini keeps working.
Boskov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Boskov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boskov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Boskov with that takedown attempt.

Boskov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boskov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boskov is putting a hurting on Brazini here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boskov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brazini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boskov wants to control but Brazini is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskov working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskov lands some shots froms side control.
Boskov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brazini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Brazini is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brazini is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Boskov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Boskov!