PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fu Tu
vs
Komaroff

172 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

169 cm
25
151 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu Tu.
Good leg kick by Komaroff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fu Tu is looking to clinch but Komaroff is avoiding it.
Komaroff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Komaroff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Fu Tu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Komaroff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Komaroff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fu Tu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Komaroff dives into side control.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fu Tu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Komaroff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fu Tu tries to improve position but can't.
Fu Tu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control the action but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fu Tu sneaks back into half guard.
Fu Tu is trying to stand up here but Komaroff is controlling him well.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff is pressing down on Fu Tu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fu Tu is holding on for now.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Komaroff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Komaroff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fu Tu trying to control but Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff drops an elbow to the side of Fu Tu's head.
Komaroff is looking to take a break and control but Fu Tu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komaroff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fu Tu wants to control but Komaroff is keeping busy.
Komaroff slips a nice elbow through Fu Tu's hands, connecting with Fu Tu's forehead.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Komaroff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fu Tu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Komaroff is on him like a limpet, forcing Fu Tu back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu blocks a body shot from Komaroff.

Fu Tu manages to break the clinch.
Fu Tu thuds his shin into the meat of Komaroff's side.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick as Komaroff jumps back.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komaroff.
Fu Tu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fu Tu lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Komaroff or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu Tu, which made it look bad.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Komaroff thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Fu Tu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komaroff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komaroff throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Komaroff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Komaroff misses with a low kick.
Komaroff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Komaroff.
Fu Tu tried to counter with a leg kick but Komaroff avoided it.
A slow jab from Komaroff misses its intended target.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Komaroff off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Komaroff checks it well.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Komaroff moved out of range.
Nice cross by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
An attempted straight right counter from Fu Tu misses the target.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komaroff.
Komaroff walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Komaroff scores with a takedown into Fu Tu's guard.
Komaroff is working Fu Tu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fu Tu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Komaroff lands a hook that snaps the head of Fu Tu backwards.
Komaroff goes for a takedown attempt but Fu Tu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Fu Tu pushes Komaroff up against the cage in a clinch.
Fu Tu misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff prevents a body shot from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu lands a right hand.
Komaroff misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Fu Tu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fu Tu prevents a body shot from Komaroff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a body punch.
Komaroff looking to stall.
Fu Tu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Fu Tu tries to circle away but Komaroff has him pinned against the cage.
Fu Tu misses with a punch on the inside.
Komaroff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fu Tu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Komaroff.
Komaroff struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu Tu controls his hands.
Komaroff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Komaroff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu throws a head punch that misses.
Fu Tu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fu Tu tries to break the clinch but Komaroff is controlling the position.
Komaroff blocking some punches.
Fu Tu can't find room to land a body shot as Komaroff controls the action.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Komaroff fails to land.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff works on Fu Tu's body with a couple of short punches.
Komaroff slows down the pace here.
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff wants to take the fight to the mat but Fu Tu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with the head strike.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Komaroff - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Komaroff fails to land.
Fu Tu lands a shot to the body.
Komaroff tries to score a body lock takedown but Fu Tu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fu Tu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Komaroff is trying to force a seperation but Fu Tu has the dominant position.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Fu Tu.
Komaroff presses Fu Tu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Komaroff presses Fu Tu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Komaroff misses with some punches.
Fu Tu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Komaroff has him pressed against the cage.

Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fu Tu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu throws a poor cross that misses
and Komaroff counters with a nice body kick.
Fu Tu tries a low kick but Komaroff avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Komaroff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fu Tu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fu Tu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Komaroff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
A countering left hand to the body from Komaroff misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Komaroff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu lands with a nice body kick.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Komaroff moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Komaroff.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Komaroff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu Tu tries to close the distance and clinch but Komaroff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komaroff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A low kick from Fu Tu is predictable there

and Komaroff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fu Tu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Komaroff controlling him for the moment.
Komaroff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff postures up and lands a big shot to Fu Tu's brow.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fu Tu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Komaroff puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komaroff lands a nice short elbow.
Fu Tu has hold of Komaroff's hands but Komaroff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fu Tu tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Komaroff.
Komaroff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fu Tu is trying to control but can't.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Komaroff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Komaroff lands a couple of elbows.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Komaroff is one step ahead there.
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fu Tu's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fu Tu is trying to hold Komaroff in close to prevent damage but Komaroff has managed to pass into half guard.
Komaroff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Komaroff wants to take a breather but Fu Tu is having none of it.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fu Tu is staying active underneath Komaroff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu Tu works his way to full guard. Good work.

Komaroff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fu Tu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Komaroff has managed to get both his arms back between Fu Tu's legs - danger averted.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Komaroff lands a couple of elbows.

Fu Tu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Komaroff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fu Tu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Komaroff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Komaroff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.