PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dada Segbo (ranked 746 p4p, 112 weight class) and Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 3539 p4p, 421 weight class). Segbo comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Dmitry Ovchinnikov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Segbo
vs
Ovchinnikov

189 cm
27
208 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

188 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dada Segbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segbo misses with a looping right.
Ovchinnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Segbo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Segbo tries to move into range but Ovchinnikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Segbo.
Ovchinnikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Segbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Segbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ovchinnikov jabs Segbo right on the nose. Segbo blinks but takes it well.
Segbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Segbo ducks right into an uppercut from Ovchinnikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segbo scores with a body shot.
Ovchinnikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ovchinnikov duly obliges.
Segbo shoots in for a takedown but Ovchinnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Segbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ovchinnikov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ovchinnikov.
Segbo moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ovchinnikov stuns Segbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Segbo wants to clinch up but Ovchinnikov keeps it at a distance.
Segbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Segbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ovchinnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Segbo clinches.
Ovchinnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Segbo backwards.
Ovchinnikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Segbo.

Segbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ovchinnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ovchinnikov tests Segbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ovchinnikov misses the target.
Ovchinnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ovchinnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Segbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ovchinnikov.
Segbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Segbo slips under a jab.
Segbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild combination.
Ovchinnikov lands with a nice combination. Segbo backs away looking to recover.
Ovchinnikov connects with a jab.
Segbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Segbo wants to clinch.
Segbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ovchinnikov is able to avoid easily.
Segbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ovchinnikov.
Segbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ovchinnikov scores with a jab. Segbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ovchinnikov misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segbo tries for a takedown but Ovchinnikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ovchinnikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ovchinnikov misses with a combination

and Segbo moves into the clinch.
Segbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ovchinnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Segbo controls his hands.
Segbo is leaning against Ovchinnikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ovchinnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Segbo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dada Segbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ovchinnikov's efforts to push away.
Segbo lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Segbo.
Ovchinnikov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ovchinnikov fails to land.
A short right from Ovchinnikov on the inside.
Ovchinnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Segbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ovchinnikov misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Segbo.
Still in the clinch, Segbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovchinnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Segbo backwards.
Ovchinnikov blocks an uppercut.
Segbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Segbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ovchinnikov backwards.
Segbo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ovchinnikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Segbo has picked Ovchinnikov up - he's going for a ride! Segbo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ovchinnikov has hold of Segbo's hands but Segbo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ovchinnikov is trying to stand back up but Segbo is controlling him
Ovchinnikov is looking for a sweep. Segbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Segbo winds up and cracks Ovchinnikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Segbo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ovchinnikov is just riding it out for now. Segbo eventually gives up the hold.
Ovchinnikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Ovchinnikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Segbo blocks a head kick by Ovchinnikov.
It looked like Segbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Segbo misses the shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ovchinnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Segbo.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook but Segbo blocks it.
Ovchinnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Segbo forces Ovchinnikov back against the cage and clinches.
Ovchinnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ovchinnikov lands a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Segbo backwards.
Good body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Segbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ovchinnikov can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ovchinnikov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Segbo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ovchinnikov to the mat. Ovchinnikov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Segbo chips away with some ground and pound.
Segbo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ovchinnikov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segbo scoring with punches to the head and body.

Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Ovchinnikov wants to sweep here but Segbo controlling him for the moment.
Ovchinnikov is still in real trouble! Can Segbo finish him?
Segbo pushes down on Ovchinnikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Segbo lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segbo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ovchinnikov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Segbo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ovchinnikov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Segbo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dada Segbo!
A less than humble Dada Segbo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.