PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Stukov (ranked 1149 p4p, 1790 weight class) and Demarcus Flatendo (ranked 167 p4p, 252 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stukov
vs
Flatendo

180 cm
28
222
7 - 3 - 1

188 cm
28
210
8 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Flatendo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Stukov. Beautiful body shot.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Flatendo as he checks the leg kick.
Flatendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flatendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stukov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flatendo misses with a looping left.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flatendo throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Stukov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flatendo scores with a jab.
Flatendo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Flatendo's head.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Stukov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov slips a straight right by Flatendo.
Flatendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flatendo moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flatendo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flatendo tries to clinch there but Stukov circles away.
A jab from Flatendo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stukov misses the target.
Flatendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov jabs Flatendo right on the nose. Flatendo blinks but takes it well.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flatendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flatendo is just out of range.

Flatendo closes the distance and pushes Stukov back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flatendo lands with a left to the head.
Stukov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Flatendo has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Stukov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov is pushing Flatendo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flatendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Flatendo has the dominant position.
Flatendo cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stukov breaks the clinch.
Flatendo slips a jab from Stukov.
A big left from Flatendo misses.
Flatendo misses with a straight left.
Stukov scores with a nice head shot.
Flatendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flatendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Flatendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flatendo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
A right hook to the body lands for Flatendo.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Stukov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo lands with a light punch inside.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo prevents Stukov from breaking the clinch.
Flatendo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petr Stukov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stukov gets tackled into the cage by Flatendo. Flatendo maintains the clinch.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stukov fails to land.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Flatendo.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.

Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Flatendo blocks the leg kick.
Flatendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flatendo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Flatendo looks to clinch
and Stukov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flatendo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flatendo can do to turn this around?
Flatendo slips a straight right by Stukov.
Stukov lunges at Flatendo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flatendo's hand.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Flatendo checks a leg kick nicely.
Flatendo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stukov lands a nice shot that snaps Flatendo's head back.
Flatendo misses with a double jab
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flatendo tries to clinch up but Stukov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stukov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flatendo. That did some damage!
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov 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!
Flatendo throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flatendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Flatendo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Flatendo avoids it well.
Flatendo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Stukov.
Flatendo looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Flatendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov tries a low kick but Flatendo avoids it.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flatendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stukov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flatendo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flatendo missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flatendo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flatendo scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov slips a jab and a cross from Flatendo.
Flatendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flatendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flatendo there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flatendo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flatendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Flatendo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flatendos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Flatendo misses the target.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Flatendo moves away and avoids it.
Flatendo throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Flatendo. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov throws a jab when Flatendo was well out of range.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flatendo checks the leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body kick.
Flatendo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stukov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Flatendo throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Flatendo loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Flatendo stalks Stukov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stukov's face. Stukov staggers backwards, shaken.

Flatendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov trying to control the position but instead, Flatendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stukov into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flatendo tries to work over Stukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flatendo lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Stukov lands a leg kick that knocks Flatendo off balance momentarily.
Stukov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stukov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Stukov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Flatendo is out of range.
Flatendo misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a right hand to the body.

Flatendo lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Flatendo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flatendo ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.

Flatendo moves into the clinch.
Flatendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov is trying to push Flatendo away but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo tries to work over Stukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Stukov.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Flatendo has Stukov pressed against the cage, preventing Stukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Stukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Flatendo.
Flatendo looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flatendo's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Stukov.
Flatendo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stukov.
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo avoids it easily.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Flatendo counters with a stiff right hand.
Flatendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
The crowd cheers as Flatendo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stukov doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Stukov lands a really nice looking cross but Flatendo seems unphased.
Flatendo throws a right hand that Stukov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stukov also avoids with ease.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flatendo looks to throw the jab but Stukov is out of range.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Flatendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stukov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stukov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov digs a good hook to Flatendo's body.
Stukov misses with a body kick.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Flatendo moves away and avoids it.
Flatendo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flatendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Flatendo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flatendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
Flatendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flatendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to clinch up.
Stukov scores with a nice strike.
Flatendo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flatendo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Stukov thuds his right hand into Flatendo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flatendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stukov, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
After winning the bout, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.