PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goku Kakaroto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Vodenisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goku Kakaroto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kakaroto
vs
Vodenisov

185 cm
18
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goku Kakaroto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Vodenisov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vodenisov shoots in and bounces Kakaroto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kakaroto keeping moving, preventing Vodenisov from controlling successfully.
Vodenisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Vodenisov stands up from Kakaroto's guard - Vodenisov perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kakaroto catches Vodenisov right on the button with a cross.
Kakaroto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vodenisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakaroto wants to clinch but Vodenisov slips to the side

and Vodenisov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kakaroto's guard now.

Vodenisov stands up from Kakaroto's guard - Vodenisov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vodenisov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kakaroto avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakaroto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!

Vodenisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakaroto tries to break the clinch but Vodenisov is controlling the position.

Kakaroto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakaroto is looking to clinch but Vodenisov is avoiding it.
Kakaroto tries to clinch there but Vodenisov circles away.

Kakaroto drives through and clinches with Vodenisov against the cage.
Vodenisov managing to block the knees to the body from Kakaroto.
Vodenisov avoiding damage as Kakaroto throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakaroto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vodenisov's brow.

Vodenisov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto tries to clinch but Vodenisov moves out of range.

Vodenisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vodenisov stands up.
Vodenisov dives in and grabs Kakaroto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kakaroto pushes down on Vodenisov's head and hops out.
Kakaroto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakaroto is looking to clinch but Vodenisov is avoiding it.
Kakaroto tries to clinch but Vodenisov is having none of it.
Vodenisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vodenisov shoots in and drives through. Kakaroto sprawls well.
Goku Kakaroto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Vodenisov.

Vodenisov has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodenisov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kakaroto gets an underhook and turns Vodenisov into the cage.

Vodenisov manages to break the clinch.
Vodenisov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up

and Vodenisov counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vodenisov misses with a body punch.
Vodenisov is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakaroto scores with a shoulder strike.

Kakaroto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakaroto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Vodenisov dominated that round.
That's time! Kakaroto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kakaroto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vodenisov rushes Kakaroto and presses him up against the cage.
Kakaroto wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kakaroto breaks the clinch.

Vodenisov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vodenisov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vodenisov is controlling Kakaroto's posture.
Vodenisov wants to stand and escape but Kakaroto is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vodenisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakaroto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodenisov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kakaroto clinches up with Vodenisov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vodenisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kakaroto to keep the fight standing.
Kakaroto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kakaroto wants to break free but Vodenisov has control.
Kakaroto tries a body shot but Vodenisov blocks it.
Vodenisov is trying to pull guard but Kakaroto has him pressed against the cage.
Vodenisov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakaroto misses with a body punch.
Kakaroto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vodenisov avoids it.
Vodenisov trying to control the position but instead, Kakaroto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vodenisov into the cage.

Kakaroto manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakaroto fails in his attempt to clinch.

Vodenisov pushes Kakaroto up against the cage in a clinch.
Vodenisov has Kakaroto pressed against the cage, preventing Kakaroto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kakaroto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kakaroto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakaroto is trying to break the clinch but Vodenisov is controlling him.
Vodenisov tries to pull guard but Kakaroto holds him up against the cage and eventually Vodenisov drops back down to his feet.
Goku Kakaroto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Vodenisov.
Kakaroto misses with the head strike.
Vodenisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakaroto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vodenisov avoiding damage as Kakaroto throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kakaroto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kakaroto has a couple of punches blocked by Vodenisov.
Kakaroto is trying to break the clinch but Vodenisov is controlling him.
Kakaroto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vodenisov blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vodenisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vodenisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vodenisov closes the distance and clinches up with Kakaroto, looking for a takedown. Vodenisov pushes Kakaroto against the cage but Kakaroto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Vodenisov tries to keep at a distance but Kakaroto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vodenisov jumps guard but Kakaroto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kakaroto tries to break free but Vodenisov pushes him back against the cage.
Kakaroto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Vodenisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakaroto wants to clinch but Vodenisov slips to the side

and Vodenisov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kakaroto's guard.
Vodenisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pavel Vodenisov.

Vodenisov clinches.

Vodenisov breaks the clinch.

Kakaroto has managed to clinch.
Kakaroto is trying to break free.
Vodenisov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakaroto has had enough of the clinch but Vodenisov keeps him there for the moment.
Vodenisov jumps guard but Kakaroto stands there with Vodenisov around his waist. Vodenisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kakaroto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vodenisov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vodenisov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kakaroto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vodenisov blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pavel Vodenisov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vodenisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kakaroto is fending him off so far but Vodenisov persists. Nope, Kakaroto circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakaroto wants to clinch up but Vodenisov keeps it at a distance.
Kakaroto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vodenisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kakaroto darts in and clinches Vodenisov up against the cage.
Kakaroto is leaning against Vodenisov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goku Kakaroto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vodenisov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakaroto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vodenisov.
Goku Kakaroto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Vodenisov.
Vodenisov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kakaroto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vodenisov's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vodenisov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Kakaroto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vodenisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakaroto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakaroto tries to clinch there but Vodenisov circles away.
Vodenisov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vodenisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakaroto throws a one two combo.
Kakaroto lands a two punch combo.
Kakaroto works Vodenisov's body with a nice hook.
Kakaroto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goku Kakaroto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakaroto cracks Vodenisov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakaroto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vodenisov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goku Kakaroto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vodenisov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kakaroto quickly recovers to half guard.
Kakaroto tries to roll over but Vodenisov keeps him under control.
Vodenisov is pressing down on Kakaroto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakaroto is holding on for now.
Vodenisov not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pavel Vodenisov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vodenisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vodenisov tries for a takedown but Kakaroto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kakaroto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Kakaroto clinches up against the cage.

Kakaroto manages to break the clinch.
Goku Kakaroto is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakaroto is looking to clinch but Vodenisov is avoiding it.
Kakaroto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakaroto wants it to stay on the feet.
Vodenisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kakaroto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vodenisov.
Kakaroto doesn't manage to clinch there - Vodenisov circles away.
Kakaroto tries to clinch but Vodenisov moves out of range.
Vodenisov fails with a takedown attempt.

Kakaroto clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakaroto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kakaroto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pavel Vodenisov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kakaroto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vodenisov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goku Kakaroto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vodenisov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!