PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartez Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko has chosen Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence as his entrance music. Bartez Pitbull is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Pitbull
vs
Canmelianenko

202 cm
24
230 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
226 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartez Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Pitbull.
Canmelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitbull to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Canmelianenko avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.
Pitbull misses with the combination.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.
Canmelianenko moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
No joy there for Pitbull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitbull digs a good hook to Canmelianenko's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canmelianenko.

Canmelianenko darts in and clinches Pitbull up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canmelianenko.

Canmelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitbull misses the shot to the body.

Canmelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitbull did well to prevent Canmelianenko getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canmelianenko connects with a nice short shot to Pitbull's temple.

Canmelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitbull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pitbull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
Canmelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko is taking a breather. Pitbull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Canmelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitbull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Canmelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Canmelianenko is trying to control. Pitbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canmelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pitbull wants to improve his position but Canmelianenko is controlling well.
Canmelianenko is trying to control. Pitbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Canmelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitbull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canmelianenko.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking to improve his position.
Canmelianenko looks to land a strike but Pitbull avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Canmelianenko blocks a jab.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Canmelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.

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.
Canmelianenko misses with a double jab
and Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull misses with a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Canmelianenko lands a couple of digs.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canmelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodef Canmelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
That's time! Pitbull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pitbull throws a combination. Canmelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canmelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canmelianenko preventing the sweep.
Pitbull throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Canmelianenko won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Canmelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Canmelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Canmelianenko from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canmelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pitbull as Canmelianenko shoots in.
Bartez Pitbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Canmelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pitbull wants to stand but Canmelianenko is controlling the position.

Canmelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pitbull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canmelianenko has Pitbull in his guard.
Canmelianenko is breathing heavily.
Pitbull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Canmelianenko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position.
Pitbull trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.

Canmelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Canmelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitbull stops Canmelianenko from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Canmelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitbull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pitbull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Canmelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartez Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Canmelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pitbull avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canmelianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is not content to let Canmelianenko control the position.
Pitbull is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pitbull gets full guard.
Pitbull wants to sweep here but Canmelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Canmelianenko trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Canmelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull trying to keep a closed guard but Canmelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet but Canmelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodef Canmelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pitbull misses with a straight right.
Canmelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pitbull won't be happy with that.

Pitbull throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitbull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Canmelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Pitbull didn't expect that.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Canmelianenko tries to pass.
Canmelianenko stands and throws Pitbull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Canmelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull tries to bench press Canmelianenko off him but Canmelianenko keeps the position.

Canmelianenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Canmelianenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pitbull is not content to let Canmelianenko control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Canmelianenko stalls from top position.
Canmelianenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pitbull!
Pitbull is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Canmelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pitbull is on top in guard.
Canmelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Canmelianenko keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Canmelianenko is retaining full guard.
Pitbull is working hard here to advance position.
Pitbull trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.

Canmelianenko working for a triangle but Pitbull defends it easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitbull throws a looping overhand right but Canmelianenko ducks down to avoid it.

That's four 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.
No luck for Canmelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartez Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodef Canmelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Canmelianenko from controlling successfully.
Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canmelianenko is controlling him.

Pitbull is looking for a triangle but Canmelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Canmelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodef Canmelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canmelianenko 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodef Canmelianenko!