PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Gabrielli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Mishenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Gabrielli
vs
Mishenko

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

199 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Gabrielli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Mishenko!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishenko lands a jab.
Gabrielli is looking to score with low kicks.
Gabrielli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mishenko throws an overhand right that lands on Gabrielli's shoulder, as Gabrielli tries to avoid the shot.
Mishenko wants to clinch.
Mishenko swings for the body but Gabrielli moves out of range.
Mishenko wants to clinch up but Gabrielli keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishenko tries for a takedown but Gabrielli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gabrielli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mishenko catches Gabrielli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mishenko misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabrielli swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishenko.
Mishenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Gabrielli moves out of range as Mishenko strikes.
Mishenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mishenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabrielli circles away.
Mishenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gabrielli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mishenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Gabrielli misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mishenko feints and as Gabrielli raises his hands in defense, Mishenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mishenko trying to control but Gabrielli is working from the bottom.
Mishenko advances position into side control!
Mishenko has knee on belly momentarily but Gabrielli bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gabrielli won't allow Mishenko to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli wants to get back to his feet.
Gabrielli is looking to improve his position.
Mishenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gabrielli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mishenko on the ground.
Mishenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabrielli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Mishenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mishenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Mishenko misses with a hook to the body
and Gabrielli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mishenko misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mishenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boris Mishenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mishenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabrielli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mishenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gabrielli misses with a two punch combination.
Mishenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabrielli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mishenko throws out a loose jab but Gabrielli uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabrielli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mishenko.
Mishenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gabrielli as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishenko feints and as Gabrielli raises his hands in defense, Mishenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mishenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabrielli wants to stand but Mishenko is controlling the position.
Mishenko trying to control but Gabrielli is working from the bottom.
Gabrielli keeping full guard, as Mishenko tries to pass.

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.
Mishenko wants to control from the top but Gabrielli keeps moving.
Mishenko passes Gabrielli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mishenko is trying to control. Gabrielli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gabrielli stuffs the takedown attempt from Mishenko. Mishenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Giuseppe Gabrielli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Mishenko.
Mishenko tries to clinch but Gabrielli is having none of it.
Gabrielli circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishenko throws a series of punches but Gabrielli avoids them all with ease.
Gabrielli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boris Mishenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishenko misses with an uppercut.
Gabrielli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mishenko.
Mishenko tries to clinch up.
Mishenko takes one on the button.

It looks like Boris Mishenko has been cut.
Gabrielli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mishenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gabrielli counters with a stiff right hand.
Mishenko checks a leg kick.
Mishenko misses with a hook. Gabrielli ducked under it nicely.
Mishenko tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mishenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mishenko tries for a kimura but Gabrielli is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mishenko taking a breather here.
Gabrielli is not content to let Mishenko control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Gabrielli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Mishenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mishenko tries to clinch but Gabrielli moves out of range.
Gabrielli throws a leg kick that misses.
Mishenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gabrielli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gabrielli wants it to stay on the feet.
Mishenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gabrielli swivels and escapes.
Mishenko punishes Gabrielli's body with a nice straight punch.
Mishenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giuseppe Gabrielli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Mishenko.
Gabrielli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabrielli.
Mishenko lands a nice hook to Gabrielli's body. Gabrielli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mishenko shoots for a takedown but Gabrielli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mishenko misses with a combination
and Gabrielli counters with a series of strikes. Mishenko will be more careful next time no doubt.

Mishenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabrielli sprawls well initially but Mishenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mishenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Mishenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mishenko prevents Gabrielli from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli is staying active underneath Mishenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabrielli wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli is staying active underneath Mishenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabrielli wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gabrielli needs to keep his hands up - Mishenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mishenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mishenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mishenko lands a slapping body shot.
Mishenko wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishenko closes the distance and clinches up with Gabrielli, looking for a takedown. Mishenko pushes Gabrielli against the cage but Gabrielli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Mishenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gabrielli was covering up waiting for the punch and Mishenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gabrielli keeping full guard, as Mishenko tries to pass.
Mishenko wants to control from the top but Gabrielli keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Mishenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Mishenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mishenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mishenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mishenko works the jab nicely.
Mishenko misses the body punch
and Gabrielli counters with a straight right hand.

Mishenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gabrielli tries to get to full guard but Mishenko has control of the leg.
Mishenko is looking to advance position but Gabrielli won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gabrielli has given up his back here. Will Mishenko look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Mishenko looking to break Gabrielli's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gabrielli remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mishenko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mishenko is looking to control Gabrielli but Gabrielli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mishenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gabrielli's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mishenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gabrielli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Mishenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mishenko controls the action.

Mishenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gabrielli is defending well though. Mishenko let's go of the attempt for now.
Mishenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mishenko looking for the RNC.

Gabrielli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mishenko gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishenko controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Mishenko dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Boris Mishenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mishenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gabrielli doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Mishenko misses
and Gabrielli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mishenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mishenko misses with a straight right.
Mishenko misses with a double jab
and Gabrielli counters with a leg kick.
Gabrielli thows a body shot but no joy.
Gabrielli works Mishenko's body with a nice hook.
Mishenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mishenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabrielli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishenko slips a jab and a cross from Gabrielli.
Gabrielli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mishenko.
A bone on bone clash there as Mishenko blocks the leg kick.
Mishenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabrielli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mishenko throws a combination. Gabrielli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mishenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giuseppe Gabrielli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Mishenko.
Gabrielli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mishenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giuseppe Gabrielli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Mishenko tries to clinch up.
Mishenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabrielli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mishenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mishenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Mishenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boris Mishenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabrielli misses with a few strikes there.
Mishenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mishenko just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giuseppe Gabrielli is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mishenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mishenko tries to clinch up.
Mishenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mishenko scores with a shot to the body.
Mishenko dives in and grabs Gabrielli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gabrielli pushes down on Mishenko's head and hops out.
Mishenko wants to clinch.
Gabrielli keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Gabrielli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mishenko connects with a body shot.
Mishenko misses with a body shot
and Gabrielli counters with a series of strikes. Mishenko will be more careful next time no doubt.

Mishenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mishenko is controlling the pace.
Mishenko wants to take a breather but Gabrielli is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Gabrielli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mishenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Mishenko!
Boris Mishenko is the new super heavyweight champion!