PLMMA - The big 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas De Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bogdynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wash My Soul -Tricky. Bogdynski has chosen Slash - Wicked Stone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Vos
vs
Bogdynski

185 cm
22
178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
181 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas De Vos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Bogdynski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Vos.
Bogdynski closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Vos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogdynski thinking.
De Vos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bogdynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogdynski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vos defends it well.
Bogdynski misses with a body punch

and De Vos counters with a crisp one two that drops Bogdynski! De Vos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bogdynski to his feet! Bogdynski is in big trouble!
Bogdynski gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! De Vos gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bogdynski is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas De Vos!
Jonas De Vos retains his welterweight title!
Jonas De Vos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Pablo Bogdynski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to say. I would like to say sorry for all of my fans and I promise that I will train hardly to give a better fight in the future!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axl Dokken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dokken comes to the cage accompanied by Cherry Pie "Warrant". Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dokken
vs
Pope

185 cm
26
181 lbs
12 - 18 - 1

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axl Dokken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Pope!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Dokken.
Dokken takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dokken as he connects with a hook.

It looks like The Pope has been cut.
Axl Dokken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Dokken.
Pope is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dokken lands with a kick to the temple. Pope shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dokken lands with a nice body punch.
Dokken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dokken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Dokken has Pope up against the cage in a clinch.

Dokken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Dokken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pope doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokken scores with a body shot.
Pope looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Dokken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dokken leaning against his opponent.

Dokken wants the takedown. Pope is fighting it off but Dokken persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pope's guard against the cage.
Dokken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dokken trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pope's guard.
Dokken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokken wants to stand but Pope has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dokken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dokken gets to his feet - Pope follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dokken misses with a head kick.
Dokken scores with a nice right hand.
Dokken lands a jab to the head.

That has opened up The Pope's cut even more.
Axl Dokken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dokken.
Dokken is looking to wear down Pope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Dokken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pope jumps guard but Dokken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pope wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope is looking for a takedown.
Axl Dokken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Pope.
Dokken lands with a light punch inside.

Dokken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Dokken needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Pope just on the top of the head. Pope drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Pope - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Axl Dokken!
During a confident post fight interview, Axl Dokken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aikawa
vs
Jones

189 cm
30
202 lbs
20 - 25 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Jones!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aikawa blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the body

and Aikawa counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Aikawa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aikawa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.

Aikawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aikawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aikawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aikawa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Aikawa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Aikawa! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Love Aikawa!
Love Aikawa retains his middleweight title!
Love Aikawa gave a mention to Bellum Dominum in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Grushevky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Meier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grushevky
vs
Meier

193 cm
31
276 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Grushevky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Werner Meier!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grushevky tries to avoid it but Meier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grushevky to the ground. Grushevky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grushevky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Werner Meier has been cut.
Good shot there by Grushevky.
Grushevky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meier dodges the punch combination from Grushevky.
It seemed like Meier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grushevky thuds a left hand into Meier's body.
Grushevky scores with a punch to the head.
Grushevky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grushevky stuffs the takedown attempt from Meier. Meier gets slowly back to his feet.
Valeriy Grushevky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Meier.
Grushevky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Grushevky catches Meier napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Meier to the canvas!

Meier is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Grushevky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier keeping moving, preventing Grushevky from controlling successfully.
Grushevky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Meier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grushevky defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meier working a defensive guard but Grushevky manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Meier is working for a kimura but Grushevky is defending it quite comfortably.

Meier is looking for a kimura but Grushevky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meier to get the leverage.

Meier is working for a submission of some sort.
Grushevky is looking for a sweep. Meier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky is holding on to half guard well.

Meier is working for a kimura but Grushevky is defending it quite comfortably.
Grushevky is looking to control Meier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grushevky avoid being mounted?
Grushevky wants to get back to full guard.

Meier is trying to work for a kimura but Grushevky is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grushevky tries to get to full guard but Meier has control of the leg.
Grushevky is working hard here to advance position.
Grushevky is refusing to be controlled, as Meier sits in half guard.
Grushevky gets full guard.
Meier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grushevky swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Grushevky working for a triangle but Meier defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valeriy Grushevky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Werner Meier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grushevky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meier circles away quickly and effectively.
Grushevky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Grushevky.
Valeriy Grushevky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grushevky misses with a series of wild punches.
Meier feints the counter takedown.
Valeriy Grushevky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grushevky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meier has time to react.
Grushevky lands a really nice looking cross but Meier seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Grushevky. Beautiful body shot.

Meier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grushevky's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grushevky keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.

Grushevky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meier defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grushevky, up you get!
Grushevky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meier backs up against the cage.
Grushevky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meier at a distance.
Grushevky missing with a left hand there. Meier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grushevky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grushevky punishes Meier's body with a nice straight punch.

Grushevky bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Meier! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Meier is still in real trouble! Can Grushevky finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grushevky trying to control but Meier is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grushevky forces his way into half guard.
Meier seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky prevents Meier from improving his position.

Grushevky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Grushevky is trying to work for a kimura but Meier is defending well.

Grushevky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meier defends it well.
Grushevky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Meier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky looking to control but Meier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meier is desperately trying to improve his position but Grushevky has a good base and remains in mount.

Grushevky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grushevky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Grushevky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Meier tries to reverse the position but Grushevky maintains control.

Grushevky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier wants to control but Grushevky is having none of it.
Grushevky wants to control but instead Meier manages to regain half guard.
Meier is trying to get back to full guard.

Grushevky is working for a submission of some sort.

Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valeriy Grushevky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meier is not content to let Grushevky control the position.

Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valeriy Grushevky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Werner Meier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Grushevky thuds a left hand into Meier's body.

A jab-cross combination lands for Grushevky and sends Meier crashing to the mat! Grushevky follows him down to the mat - Meier regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Meier is refusing to be controlled, as Grushevky sits in half guard.
Meier trying to control from the bottom.

Grushevky wants to work for an arm triangle but Meier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grushevky trying to pass the guard but Meier defending well.

Grushevky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meier has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Grushevky wants to take a breather but Meier is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier wants to get back to full guard.
Grushevky trying to pass the guard but Meier defending well.
Meier is staying active underneath Grushevky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Meier actively working from the bottom here.

Meier looking for submissions off his back.

Grushevky is looking for a kimura but Meier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grushevky to get the leverage.
Grushevky controlling the action here.

Meier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grushevky pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meier is trying to stand.
Grushevky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meier can do to turn this around?

Grushevky seems to be looking for submissions.

Grushevky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meier defends it well.
Meier is not content to let Grushevky control the position.
Grushevky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grushevky is trying to control the action in half guard but Meier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grushevky.
Grushevky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Grushevky catches Meier right on the button with a cross.
Grushevky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grushevky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grushevky misses with a series of wild punches.

Grushevky lands a left and a right that sends Meier crashing to the canvas! Grushevky dives into mount looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meier tries to lock up and control but Grushevky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grushevky looking to control and managing it successfully.

Meier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grushevky.

Grushevky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Meier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Meier tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Grushevky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meier sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valeriy Grushevky clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Werner Meier's cut.
That's time! Grushevky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Meier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grushevky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grushevky lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Meier goes down and covers up as Grushevky starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valeriy Grushevky!
Valeriy Grushevky retains his super heavyweight title!