PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erlan Baltabekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Baltabekov
vs
Fighter

176 cm
22
240 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

180 cm
29
265 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erlan Baltabekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Good Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltabekov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.

Fighter clinches up against the cage.

Fighter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter tries to pass to full mount but Baltabekov defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fighter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baltabekov is looking to escape.
Fighter landing strikes from the mount and Baltabekov is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control but Baltabekov is having none of it.
Fighter dominating with strikes here.
Baltabekov is looking to improve his position but Fighter isn't that keen on the idea.
Fighter landing punches.

Fighter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baltabekov is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltabekov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baltabekov is squirming around, avoiding Fighter's attempts to control the action.
Baltabekov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Baltabekov is breathing heavily.
Fighter raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter tries to control but Baltabekov wriggling away.

Fighter looking to secure an arm triangle but Baltabekov defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fighter blocks Baltabekov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Baltabekov is squirming around, avoiding Fighter's attempts to control the action.
Baltabekov wants to hold on but Fighter pushes him away.

Fighter goes for an armbar but Baltabekov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Baltabekov.
Baltabekov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baltabekov is one step ahead there.
Baltabekov postures up.
Fighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baltabekov is one step ahead there.

Fighter has his foot on Baltabekov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baltabekov works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baltabekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Good Fighter 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.

Fighter drives through and clinches with Baltabekov against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baltabekov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fighter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Baltabekov won't allow it.
Baltabekov is trying to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling him.
Fighter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baltabekov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fighter jumps guard but Baltabekov stands there with Fighter around his waist. Fighter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erlan Baltabekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Fighter.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltabekov is trying to pull guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fighter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baltabekov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fighter obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Baltabekov moves out of range.
Baltabekov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.

Fighter drops Baltabekov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baltabekov looks back up at him and smiles so Fighter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Baltabekov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Fighter has cracked Baltabekov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Fighter lands another huge swinging hook and Baltabekov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Baltabekov, before Fighter can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Good Fighter!