PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genadij Zuganov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslav Demidoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zuganov
vs
Demidoff

200 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 9 - 1

190 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Genadij Zuganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslav Demidoff!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuganov swats away the attempt to clinch by Demidoff.

Zuganov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuganov tries to score a body lock takedown but Demidoff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demidoff can't break the clinch.
Demidoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Zuganov won't allow it.
Zuganov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Demidoff has hold of one of Zuganov's legs. Zuganov is fighting the takedown attempt but Demidoff gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Demidoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Zuganov has wrist control.
Zuganov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demidoff wants to pass the guard but Zuganov is keeping the position.
Demidoff distracts Zuganov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demidoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demidoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuganov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidoff won't allow Zuganov to get back to his feet.
Zuganov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demidoff trying to control but Zuganov is working from the bottom.
Demidoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zuganov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Demidoff tries to kick Zuganov off in order to stand up. Zuganov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Demidoff wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Zuganov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Demidoff has escaped the position, nice work there.

Demidoff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zuganov is breathing heavily.

Demidoff clinches with his opponent.
Zuganov goes for a takedown attempt but Demidoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genadij Zuganov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Demidoff moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidoff tries to circle away but Zuganov has him pinned against the cage.

Zuganov decides to pull guard.
Demidoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Demidoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zuganov's head.
Demidoff trying to control but Zuganov is working from the bottom.
Demidoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demidoff postures up in Zuganov's guard and throws a big left but Zuganov blocks it.
Demidoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demidoff postures up in Zuganov's guard and throws a big left but Zuganov blocks it.
Demidoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Demidoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demidoff is stalling in the full guard.
Demidoff is pushing down on Zuganov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zuganov is fighting to maintain full guard but Demidoff has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demidoff lands strikes from half guard.
Demidoff content to control rather than advance.
Zuganov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demidoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boleslav Demidoff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Demidoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Zuganov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demidoff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demidoff lands strikes from half guard.
Demidoff trying to control the action but Zuganov is working from the bottom.
Zuganov gets full guard.
Zuganov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demidoff on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demidoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demidoff advances to half guard.
Demidoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuganov is trying to stand.
Demidoff is keen to just control but Zuganov is a slippery customer.
Demidoff drops an elbow to the side of Zuganov's head.
Ground and pound from Demidoff.
Demidoff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Demidoff.
Demidoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Demidoff trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuganov wants to improve his position but Demidoff is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Demidoff seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuganov is staying active underneath Demidoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demidoff wants to pass to mount but Zuganov is defending the position.
Zuganov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Demidoff.
Zuganov moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demidoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demidoff throwing strikes but missing.
Demidoff cracks Zuganov with a solid left hand.
Demidoff working some strikes from top position.
Zuganov keeping moving, preventing Demidoff from controlling successfully.
Demidoff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boleslav Demidoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Zuganov with a poor takedown

and Demidoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Demidoff works over Zuganov with some ground and pound from guard.
Demidoff throws and elbow that misses. Zuganov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Demidoff's guard. Nice move by Zuganov!

Demidoff has his feet on Zuganov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Demidoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zuganov is trying to defend but Demidoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demidoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zuganov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidoff winds up and cracks Zuganov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demidoff is looking to take a break and control but Zuganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demidoff with the ground and pound but Zuganov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Demidoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Demidoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demidoff throws a strike but Zuganov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Demidoff pushes Zuganov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zuganov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Demidoff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Zuganov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demidoff defends well.
Demidoff wants to control from the top but Zuganov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidoff throws and elbow that misses. Zuganov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Demidoff's guard. Nice move by Zuganov!

Demidoff pushes Zuganov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zuganov scores with the left hand. Demidoff knows he should have avoided that one.

Demidoff rushes Zuganov and presses him up against the cage.
Zuganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuganov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demidoff prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genadij Zuganov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Demidoff wants the takedown. Zuganov is fighting it off but Demidoff persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zuganov's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demidoff looking to sit in guard and control but Zuganov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boleslav Demidoff has got the better of the ground game so far.

Demidoff uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Demidoff with that takedown attempt.

Demidoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demidoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boleslav Demidoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demidoff 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boleslav Demidoff!