PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Bubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totally Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Bubin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bubin
vs
Stink

185 cm
26
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
183 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Bubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Totally Stink!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stink shoots for a double leg takedown but Bubin sprawls well. He's pushed Stink's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stink wants to clinch.

Stink closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bubin to the mat! Bubin manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bubin is controlling Stink's posture.
Stink is looking to stand up but Bubin won't let him.
Bubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stink trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stink wants to stand and escape but instead Bubin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stink is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Stink looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bubin passes into half guard.
Bubin blocks the strikes from Stink.

Stink looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubin works his way into side control.
Bubin slows the pace down.
Bubin moves into full mount!
Stink working to try and regain half guard.
Bubin controlling from mount.
Bubin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stink swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stink tries to hold on but Bubin postures up.
Bubin controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stink wants to control but Bubin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stink wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stink is desperately trying to improve his position but Bubin has a good base and remains in mount.
Stink swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bubin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stink wants to control but Bubin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Totally Stink will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bubin gets caught flat footed, as Stink shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stink wants to pass the guard but Bubin is keeping the position.
Bubin has his hands on Stink's head, controlling the position.
Totally Stink has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stink preventing the sweep.
Bubin is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stink shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bubin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stink is looking to stand up but Bubin won't let him.
Stink wants to stand and escape but instead Bubin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bubin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bubin slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stink looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bubin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bubin uses his free foot to push down on Stink's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stink.
Bubin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stink squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink tries to lock up and control but Bubin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bubin controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vlad Bubin just wasn't active enough.
Stink tries to clinch but Bubin moves out of range.

Stink gets the takedown into side control.
Bubin manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bubin looking for submissions off his back.
Bubin is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Bubin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bubin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stink closes the distance and clinches up with Bubin, looking for a takedown. Stink pushes Bubin against the cage but Bubin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bubin leaves Stink with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Totally Stink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubin stuffs the takedown attempt from Stink. Stink gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad Bubin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totally Stink.
Stink shoots for a double leg takedown but Bubin sprawls well. He's pushed Stink's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stink throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bubin's waist but Bubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stink off to one side.
Stink is looking to clinch but Bubin is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad Bubin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stink tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bubin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stink somewhat.
Stink will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Bubin. No joy for Stink on that attempt.
Bubin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stink shoots in for a double leg but Bubin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink fails with a takedown attempt.
Stink gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bubin counters with a shoot takedown. Stink fights it but they end up in guard.
Bubin slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bubin controlling the action here.
Bubin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink tries to kick Bubin off but Bubin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bubin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stink is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink wants to control but Bubin is having none of it.
Bubin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Bubin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bubin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Bubin!