PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Mendeleev (ranked 4049 p4p, 3133 weight class) and Slava Genov (ranked 142 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mendeleev
vs
Genov

200 cm
25
300
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
280
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Mendeleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slava Genov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Mendeleev darts in and clinches Genov up against the cage.
Mendeleev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Genov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendeleev has Genov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Genov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendeleev wants to take the fight to the mat but Genov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Mendeleev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev tries for a takedown but Genov manages to get underhooks.
Mendeleev scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Slava Genov has been cut.
Genov wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendeleev won't allow it.
Mendeleev is trying to maintain a safe position but Genov gets an underhook and turns Mendeleev into the cage.

Mendeleev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up but Genov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendeleev darts in looking for a takedown but Genov gets double underhooks and turns Mendeleev into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Genov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Genov managing to block the knees to the body from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genov's elbow.
Genov is trying to break the clinch but Mendeleev has him pressed against the cage.
Mendeleev tries a body shot but Genov blocks it.
Genov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Genov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendeleev has him pressed against the cage.
Mendeleev jumps guard but Genov stands there with Mendeleev around his waist. Mendeleev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mendeleev avoiding damage.

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.

Mendeleev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Genov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendeleev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genov stops a takedown attempt from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendeleev is looking for a takedown.
Mendeleev throws a punch but it's blocked by Genov.
Genov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendeleev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendeleev manages to break the clinch.
Mendeleev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendeleev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mendeleev darts in looking for a takedown but Genov gets double underhooks and turns Mendeleev into the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Genov has eaten all the pies!
Mendeleev trying to stall but Genov improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Mendeleev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genov stuffs the takedown.
Genov unleashes a big counter combination but Mendeleev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendeleev dodges the punch combination from Genov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genov misses with the combination.
Genov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Genov wants it to stay on the feet.

Mendeleev rushes Genov and presses him up against the cage.

Mendeleev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Genov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendeleev doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genov connects with a body shot that sends Mendeleev's belly button to the back.
Genov looks to land a combination but Mendeleev avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendeleev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Genov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendeleev shoots for a double leg takedown but Genov sprawls well. He's pushed Mendeleev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genov scores with a hook to the body. Mendeleev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendeleev circles away quickly and effectively.
Albert Mendeleev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genov tests Mendeleev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genov throws a hook but Mendeleev blocks it.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genov throws a right and a left that Mendeleev avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Genov. No joy for Mendeleev on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Mendeleev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendeleev wants to clinch.
Genov swinging wildly here.

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.
Mendeleev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Genov.
Mendeleev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genov throws a counter combo.
Genov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendeleev.
Genov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slava Genov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendeleev dodges the punch combination from Genov.
Genov tests Mendeleev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slava Genov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genov throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendeleev is defended easily by Genov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Genov drives through and clinches with Mendeleev against the cage.
Genov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mendeleev breaks from the clinch.
Mendeleev fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Genov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genov throws a leg kick but Mendeleev moved away.

Mendeleev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slava Genov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slava Genov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Mendeleev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genov.
Mendeleev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Genov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up but Genov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Mendeleev. Those never looked like landing.
Genov unleashes a big counter combination but Mendeleev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Genov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Genov's head.
Genov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendeleev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendeleev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genov.
Genov misses with a wild combination.
Mendeleev throws a big counter combination but Genov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Genov cracks Mendeleev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Genov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendeleev backs up against the cage.
Mendeleev fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendeleev tries to clinch there but Genov circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendeleev.
Genov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Mendeleev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mendeleev clinches.
Mendeleev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mendeleev lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Genov managing to block the knees to the body from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev trying to control the position but instead, Genov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendeleev into the cage.
Mendeleev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genov walks away with a smile on his face. Mendeleev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendeleev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genov misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendeleev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendeleev shoots in and drives through. Genov sprawls well.
Genov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendeleev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genov thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albert Mendeleev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slava Genov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendeleev misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Genov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Slava Genov!

Slava Genov wins by unanimous decision!
Slava Genov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.