PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigorij Defotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarka Bakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defotkov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Grigorij Defotkov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Defotkov
vs
Bakone

200 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigorij Defotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarka Bakone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Defotkov's calf.
Defotkov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bakone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defotkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bakone.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bakone.
Bakone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defotkov will feel that in the morning.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bakone. That's going to slow Defotkov down.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarka Bakone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakone is looking to slow Defotkov down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Bakone.
Defotkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bakone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defotkov will feel that in the morning.
Bakone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Defotkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakone - that will leave a mark!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bakone scores with a leg kick.
Defotkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defotkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bakone. That's going to slow Defotkov down.
Bakone lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakone fakes the leg kick and cracks Defotkov in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bakone.
Tarka Bakone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakone misses with a kick to the body.
Bakone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakone - that will leave a mark!
Bakone delivers a nice body kick.
Defotkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakone scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Bakone.
Bakone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bakone fakes the leg kick and cracks Defotkov in the body.
Bakone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bakone scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bakone!
Bakone tests Defotkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defotkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bakone throws the kick towards the body but Defotkov avoids it.
Bakone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Defotkov's head.
Bakone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defotkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defotkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defotkov avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone scores with a push kick.
Bakone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakone looks to land a body kick but Defotkov moved away.
Bakone throws a head kick that half lands.
Bakone keeps Defotkov at a distance using the push kick.
Bakone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bakone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defotkov's sensitive parts.
Defotkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defotkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Defotkov is defended easily by Bakone.
Defotkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bakone lands with a kick to the temple. Defotkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakone scores with a push kick.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakone misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bakone.
Bakone works the jab nicely.
Crunch! Bakone slams his shin into Defotkov's torso.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone throws the kick towards the body but Defotkov avoids it.
Bakone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defotkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Bakone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defotkov will feel that in the morning.
Bakone cracks the inside of Defotkov's front leg.
Bakone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Defotkov.
Bakone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bakone throws a front kick that sends Defotkov stumbling back into the cage.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakone thumps Defotkov with a low kick.
Bakone lands a nice looking body shot.
Defotkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defotkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakone thows a body shot but no joy.
Bakone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Defotkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bakone.
Defotkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bakone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Defotkov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bakone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Defotkov - the referee stops the clock and Bakone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Defotkov. Bakone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bakone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Defotkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakone sprawls well. He's pushed Defotkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigorij Defotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Defotkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bakone moves out of range of the body kick from Defotkov.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakone scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakone tries to land a front kick but Defotkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bakone, right into the meat.
Defotkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Defotkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bakone which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarka Bakone dominated that round.
That's time! Defotkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Bakone. No joy for Defotkov on that attempt.
Bakone lands with a nice body punch.
Bakone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Defotkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defotkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakone.
Bakone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defotkov. That did some damage!
Tarka Bakone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defotkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Bakone feints and then cracks Defotkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defotkov down.
Bakone keeps Defotkov at a distance using the push kick.
Bakone misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakone.
Bakone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bakone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakone fakes the leg kick and cracks Defotkov in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakone lands with a slapping head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakone - that will leave a mark!
Bakone keeps Defotkov at a distance using the push kick.
Bakone throws a lazy body kick

and Defotkov counters by clinching up.
Defotkov prevents Bakone from breaking the clinch.
Defotkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bakone's efforts to push away.
Bakone misses with a body punch.
Bakone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakone tries to break free but Defotkov pushes him back against the cage.
Bakone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Defotkov keeps control of Bakone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bakone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Defotkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bakone.

Defotkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defotkov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bakone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Defotkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakone blocks a leg kick.
Bakone lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakone.
Defotkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bakone. Bakone obviously looking to wear him down.
Bakone lands with a kick to the temple. Defotkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Defotkov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Defotkov clinches with his opponent.
Bakone wants to break free but Defotkov has control.

Defotkov successfully pulls guard.
Defotkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defotkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Defotkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Defotkov working for a triangle but Bakone defends it easily.
Bakone tries to stand but Defotkov is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Defotkov keeping full guard, as Bakone tries to pass.

Defotkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakone is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Bakone.
Defotkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Bakone slams his shin into Defotkov's torso.
Bakone lands a head kick. Defotkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakone misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bakone.
Bakone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bakone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarka Bakone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakone scores with a leg kick.
Bakone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Defotkov's calf.
Defotkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bakone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defotkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakone.
Defotkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defotkov blocks a head kick by Bakone.
Bakone scores with a spinning back kick!
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone connects with a high kick.
Defotkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Defotkov dives in and grabs Bakone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakone pushes down on Defotkov's head and hops out.
Defotkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakone is fending him off so far but Defotkov persists. Nope, Bakone circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakone lands a nice looking body shot.
Defotkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bakone can pounce on him.
Defotkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bakone's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defotkov tries for a takedown but Bakone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigorij Defotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bakone!
Bakone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bakone lands a high kick!
Bakone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defotkov misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bakone, right into the meat.
Bakone fakes the leg kick and cracks Defotkov in the body.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakone throws a body kick the misses

and Defotkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bakone keeping moving, preventing Defotkov from controlling successfully.
Bakone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakone keeping moving, preventing Defotkov from controlling successfully.
Bakone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Defotkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bakone seems keen to control Defotkov's posture.
Defotkov wants to control from the top but Bakone keeps moving.
Defotkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakone has control of Defotkov's left arm, preventing Defotkov from doing any damage.
Defotkov looking to sit in guard and control but Bakone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tarka Bakone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakone postures up.

Defotkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Defotkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakone defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses.
Bakone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone throws a wild body kick that Defotkov sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Bakone.
Grigorij Defotkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bakone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarka Bakone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakone 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarka Bakone!