PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 1240 p4p, 3205 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 151 p4p, 368 weight class). Big Russian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Muhammad Ali's chin.

Russian
vs
Ali

200 cm
26
265
14 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
235
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Russian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russian scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Russian misses with some punches.
Ali's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Russian.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Russian.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian scores with a shoulder strike.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian lands an uppercut.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russian has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Big Russian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali looking to stall.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Russian.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ali is trying to stall.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian working aggressively here.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Russian has the dominant position.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Russian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russian lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Russian lands an uppercut.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Russian gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali trying to stall but Russian improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Russian dominated that second round.
That's time! Russian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Russian clinches with his opponent.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russian.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Russian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Russian gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian working aggressively here.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
A short uppercut from Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Ali looking to stall.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali trying to stall but Russian improves his position.
Russian lands with a light punch inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian lands with a light punch inside.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Russian gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali is looking to control Russian's arms but Russian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali is trying to break free.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Russian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Russian.

Ali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russian working aggressively here.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Russian finish him?
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Russian clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Russian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws out a counter right but Russian avoids it with no problem.

Russian clinches.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Russian improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Russian.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Ali blocking some punches.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Russian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian working aggressively here.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to stall but Russian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian lands a right hand.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Russian.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian working aggressively here.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Russian on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Russian improves position.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Russian had his way with Muhammad Ali in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Russian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Russian gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russian lands a shoulder strike.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Russian gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Russian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali is trying to push Russian away but Russian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Russian misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A short right from Russian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Russian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Russian.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Russian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Russian!
Big Russian retains his heavyweight title!
Big Russian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.