PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Goryachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goryachev comes to the cage accompanied by Die Antwoord- Wat Pomp. Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Goryachev
vs
Timebmb

180 cm
34
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
28
191 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Goryachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb misses with a hook. Goryachev ducked under it nicely.
Timebmb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goryachev.
Goryachev misses with a hook to the body

so Timebmb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Goryachev keeps moving.
Timebmb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Timebmb wants to pass the guard but Goryachev is keeping the position.
Timebmb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.
Goryachev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goryachev keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Goryachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb won't allow Goryachev to sweep him here.
Goryachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timebmb.
Timebmb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goryachev keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb stopping the sweep attempt from Goryachev.
Timebmb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timebmb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Goryachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Goryachev keeps moving.
Timebmb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goryachev controlling Timebmb's posture.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goryachev. That's going to slow Timebmb down.
Goryachev swings for the body but Timebmb moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev is looking to clinch but Timebmb is avoiding it.
Timebmb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goryachev moves away.
Timebmb missing with a left hand there. Goryachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Goryachev.
Goryachev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Goryachev.
Goryachev connects with a leg kick. Timebmb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goryachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goryachev feints and then cracks Timebmb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timebmb down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to close the distance and clinch but Goryachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timebmb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goryachev.
Goryachev takes a swing at Timebmb's ribcage but misses.
Timebmb slips a jab from Goryachev.
Goryachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timebmb has a takedown stuffed.
Timebmb throws a sloppy head kick and Goryachev moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goryachev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goryachev misses with a body shot

and Timebmb moves into the clinch.
Goryachev lands an elbow that stopped Timebmb in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb is trying to stall.
Goryachev lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goryachev.
Timebmb is trying to stall.
Timebmb tries for a takedown but Goryachev manages to get underhooks.
Timebmb tries to pull guard but Goryachev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goryachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Timebmb.

Timebmb turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goryachev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timebmb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev regains half guard.
Timebmb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timebmb wants to take a breather but Goryachev is having none of it.
Goryachev wants to get back to his feet.
Goryachev manages to get to full guard.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Goryachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timebmb forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev trying to control from the bottom.
Timebmb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Timebmb seems content to control.
Goryachev is staying active underneath Timebmb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Timebmb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Timebmb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Jukebox Timebmb has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goryachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Goryachev misses
and Timebmb counters with a right hand to the body.
Goryachev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goryachev throws a sloppy head kick and Timebmb moves out of range easily.
No luck for Timebmb with that takedown attempt.
Vladimir Goryachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Goryachev throws a body kick that misses.
Goryachev is looking to wear down Timebmb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Timebmb wants to clinch up but Goryachev keeps it at a distance.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goryachev as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb cracks the inside of Goryachev's front leg.
Goryachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
Goryachev misses with a hook.
Goryachev throws a jab when Timebmb was well out of range.
Timebmb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goryachev but Goryachev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goryachev misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukebox Timebmb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Timebmb checks a leg kick.
Goryachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Timebmb is just out of range.
Goryachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goryachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
Goryachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goryachev misses with a looping right.
Goryachev digs a good hook to Timebmb's body.
A low kick from Goryachev misses
and Timebmb counters with a left to the body.
Goryachev looks to land a right hand but Timebmb moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goryachev misses its intended target.
Timebmb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Timebmb checks a low kick from Goryachev.
Goryachev thuds his right hand into Timebmb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goryachev.
Timebmb misses with a head kick.
Goryachev scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Timebmb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vladimir Goryachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Goryachev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Timebmb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goryachev takes one to the side of the head.
Goryachev misses with a shot to the body
and Timebmb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb misses with a looping left.
Goryachev lands with a straight right. Timebmb didn't see that one coming.
Timebmb is looking to clinch.
Timebmb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goryachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timebmb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timebmb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goryachev tries to bum rush Timebmb with a series of wild strikes but Timebmb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir Goryachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goryachev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goryachev swings widly with a right hand
and Timebmb counters with a nice body shot.
Timebmb moves out of range as Goryachev throws a body kick.
Timebmb fails to land the takedown.
Goryachev throws a leg kick but Timebmb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Goryachev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goryachev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timebmb doesn't manage to clinch there - Goryachev circles away.
Goryachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Timebmb is just out of range.
Timebmb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goryachev connects with the punch.
Goryachev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Timebmb.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timebmb is able to avoid easily.
Goryachev misses with a body shot.
Timebmb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goryachev manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Goryachev as Timebmb shoots in.
Timebmb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goryachev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timebmb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Goryachev misses the target.
Timebmb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timebmb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goryachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb checks the leg kick.
Timebmb slips under a jab from Goryachev.
Goryachev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goryachev throws an overhand right that lands on Timebmb's shoulder, as Timebmb tries to avoid the shot.
Timebmb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goryachev throws a sloppy body shot
and Timebmb counters with a good low kick that Goryachev was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goryachev leaves Timebmb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladimir Goryachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Goryachev throws an off balance right hand
and Timebmb counters with a body kick that stops Goryachev in his tracks momentarily.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown but Goryachev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goryachev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goryachev connects with a body shot.
Vladimir Goryachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timebmb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goryachev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timebmb moves out of range of the strikes.
Timebmb throws a right hand that Goryachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Goryachev also avoids with ease.
Goryachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goryachev throws a leg kick

and Timebmb counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goryachev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Timebmb.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb wants to control but Goryachev is keeping him busy.
Timebmb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goryachev is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Goryachev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Timebmb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goryachev defends well and Timebmb ends up having to push Goryachev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goryachev tries a body shot but Timebmb blocks it.
Goryachev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goryachev is leaning against Timebmb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Timebmb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timebmb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timebmb slips under a jab from Goryachev.
Goryachev throws a hook to the side of Timebmb's head but Timebmb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev misses with a kick to the body.
Goryachev scores with a body shot.
Timebmb misses with a head kick.
Timebmb avoids the head kick by Goryachev.
Goryachev misses with a double jab
and Timebmb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goryachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goryachev tests Timebmb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goryachev throws a low kick but Timebmb moves out of range easily.
Goryachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timebmb shoots for a double leg takedown but Goryachev sprawls well. He's pushed Timebmb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir Goryachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goryachev throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goryachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goryachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Timebmb defending well as Goryachev loads up on a big left hand.
Goryachev lands a slapping body shot.
Timebmb darts in looking for a takedown but Goryachev gets double underhooks and turns Timebmb into the cage.
Goryachev gets underhooks to prevent Timebmb's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev tries a body shot but Timebmb blocks it.
Timebmb is trying to pull guard but Goryachev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timebmb is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Goryachev.
Timebmb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Goryachev is trying to stall.
Goryachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timebmb is looking for a takedown.
Timebmb wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goryachev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Timebmb moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Goryachev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goryachev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Vladimir Goryachev!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Vladimir Goryachev!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vladimir Goryachev!

Vladimir Goryachev wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Vladimir Goryachev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.