PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Stone Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone Wall comes into the arena with Ted Nugent - Stranglehold blaring out of the sound system. Ronny Stone Wall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stone Wall
vs
Zhukov

203 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronny Stone Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zhukov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zhukov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone Wall keeps working.
Stone Wall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone Wall tries to get out of the position.
Zhukov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Stone Wall kicks off Zhukov and gets to his feet.
Zhukov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone Wall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhukov pinned against the cage. Zhukov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone Wall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zhukov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stone Wall!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone Wall controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhukov cracks Stone Wall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stone Wall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zhukov misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone Wall is trying to escape the mount.
Zhukov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stone Wall hang on?
Zhukov tries to control but Stone Wall wriggling away.
Stone Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone Wall tries to hold on but Zhukov pushes him away.
Zhukov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Stone Wall slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Zhukov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhukov wants to take a breather but Stone Wall is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stone Wall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone Wall trying to control the position.
Stone Wall is breathing heavily.
Stone Wall managing to control the position.
Zhukov won't allow Stone Wall to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone Wall keeping full guard, as Zhukov tries to pass.
Stone Wall working a defensive guard here.
Stone Wall wants to stand up but Zhukov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone Wall keeping moving, preventing Zhukov from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Stone Wall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zhukov wants a takedown.

Stone Wall has picked Zhukov up - he's going for a ride! Stone Wall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zhukov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone Wall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhukov tries to roll over but Stone Wall keeps him under control.
Zhukov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Stone Wall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zhukov?

Stone Wall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zhukov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Stone Wall decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone Wall throws a right and a left that Zhukov avoids nicely.
Zhukov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zhukov fails with the takedown
and Stone Wall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronny Stone Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Zhukov.
Stone Wall jabs Zhukov right on the nose. Zhukov blinks but takes it well.
Zhukov tries to clinch but Stone Wall moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhukov leaves Stone Wall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone Wall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Zhukov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Zhukov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Zhukov dominated that round.
That's time! Stone Wall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stone Wall lands a head kick!
Stone Wall tries to bum rush Zhukov with a series of wild strikes but Zhukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Zhukov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zhukov showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhukov thows a huge punch but Stone Wall dodges it nicely.
Stone Wall has his hands clasped together around Zhukov's back. He's all about the action.
Stone Wall gets full guard.
Zhukov trying to control but Stone Wall is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stone Wall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhukov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhukov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone Wall keeping moving, preventing Zhukov from controlling successfully.

Stone Wall working for a triangle but Zhukov defends it easily.
Stone Wall looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone Wall, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Stone Wall has his feet on Zhukov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stone Wall swinging wildly here.
Zhukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone Wall cracks Zhukov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone Wall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone Wall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Stone Wall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhukov's half guard.
Stone Wall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zhukov controls his leg.
Stone Wall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhukov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zhukov trying to control from the bottom.
Stone Wall stalling.

Stone Wall is working for a submission of some sort.
Stone Wall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone Wall prevents Zhukov from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zhukov needs to keep his hands up - Stone Wall had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Stone Wall both land. Nice combination.

Stone Wall forces Zhukov back against the cage and clinches.

Stone Wall jumps guard.

Stone Wall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zhukov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone Wall connects with a crisp jab.
Zhukov tries for a takedown but Stone Wall circles away easily

and Stone Wall counters by moving into the clinch.
Ronny Stone Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Zhukov.

Stone Wall pulls guard successfully.
Zhukov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Stone Wall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zhukov takes one to the side of the head.
Stone Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhukov fails with the takedown

and Stone Wall counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zhukov's guard now.

Stone Wall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stone Wall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone Wall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stone Wall lands a slapping body shot.

Stone Wall closes the distance and clinches.
Zhukov wants a takedown.

Stone Wall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stone Wall takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone Wall works on Zhukov's body with a couple of short punches.

Stone Wall has picked Zhukov up - he's going for a ride! Stone Wall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Stone Wall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone Wall is trying to work for a kimura but Zhukov is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone Wall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhukov keeps working.
Stone Wall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zhukov is desperately trying to improve his position but Stone Wall has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone Wall working Zhukov over with strikes here.

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.
Stone Wall unloading with bombs!
Zhukov is looking to get to half guard.
Stone Wall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stone Wall with good strikes from the mount here!
Stone Wall blocks Zhukov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zhukov is desperately trying to improve his position but Stone Wall has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone Wall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zhukov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zhukov is squirming around, avoiding Stone Wall's attempts to control the action.
Zhukov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zhukov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stone Wall.
Zhukov wants to hold on but Stone Wall pushes him away.
Ronny Stone Wall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone Wall with a couple of short strikes.
Stone Wall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zhukov hang on?
Stone Wall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone Wall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stone Wall punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zhukov is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone Wall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zhukov to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Can Zhukov hold on?! Stone Wall is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Stone Wall is persistently looking for the submission but Zhukov is defending it well.
Stone Wall loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zhukov hold on?
Zhukov just trying to survive but Stone Wall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zhukov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zhukov is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Stone Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone Wall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Stone Wall!