PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchdrunk Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Brazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dentalplan
vs
Brazzi

196 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Punchdrunk Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luka Brazzi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentalplan tries to clinch up but Brazzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dentalplan looks to land a combination but Brazzi avoids it well.
Brazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Brazzi with that takedown attempt.
Dentalplan misses with a few strikes there.
Brazzi closes the distance and clinches up with Dentalplan, looking for a takedown. Brazzi pushes Dentalplan against the cage but Dentalplan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Brazzi.
Dentalplan misses with a two punch combination.
Dentalplan throws a nice looking combination but Brazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dentalplan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dentalplan misses with a wild combination.
Dentalplan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brazzi defends it nicely.

Brazzi scores with a takedown into Dentalplan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzi wants to pass the guard but Dentalplan is keeping the position.
Dentalplan can't keep his opponent in guard - Brazzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dentalplan is looking to escape.

Brazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dentalplan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brazzi on the ground.

Brazzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dentalplan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brazzi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dentalplan is defending against the submission attempts here by Brazzi.

Brazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Brazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dentalplan is just riding it out for now. Brazzi eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dentalplan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brazzi in particular looking to stall.

Brazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Brazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Dentalplan is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dentalplan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brazzi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dentalplan reverses the position - he's now on top in Brazzi's guard.

Brazzi working for a triangle but Dentalplan defends it easily.
Brazzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Brazzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dentalplan is looking to clinch but Brazzi is avoiding it.
Dentalplan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dentalplan throws a series of strikes that have Brazzi backpedaling.

It looks like Luka Brazzi has been cut.

Brazzi scores with a takedown into Dentalplan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brazzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dentalplan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brazzi has Dentalplan in his guard.
Brazzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dentalplan's guard.
Dentalplan keeping moving, preventing Brazzi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brazzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dentalplan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brazzi, into his guard.

Brazzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dentalplan wanted to stand there but Brazzi had control of the position.
Luka Brazzi has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brazzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dentalplan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brazzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dentalplan has managed to get both his arms back between Brazzi's legs - danger averted.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Brazzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brazzi is looking for a triangle but Dentalplan pushes his legs off easily.

Brazzi is looking for a triangle but Dentalplan pushes his legs off easily.
Brazzi is breathing heavily.

Dentalplan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentalplan slaps away a takedown attempt from Brazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch.

Dentalplan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brazzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Brazzi looking for a guillotine here but Dentalplan defends easily.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Brazzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brazzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Brazzi has his foot on Dentalplan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dentalplan works his way back into a safe position though.
Brazzi looking to control.
Brazzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dentalplan is looking to stand up but Brazzi won't let him.

Brazzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dentalplan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brazzi, up you get!
Dentalplan wants to clinch.
Brazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Dentalplan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dentalplan moves into range and clinches up with Brazzi.

Dentalplan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dentalplan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brazzi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchdrunk Dentalplan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luka Brazzi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dentalplan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brazzi is defended easily by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dentalplan moves into the clinch successfully.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dentalplan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dentalplan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Brazzi is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brazzi is defended easily by Dentalplan.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentalplan tries to clinch up.
Dentalplan moves to clinch but Brazzi breaks away

and Brazzi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Brazzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dentalplan defends the submission attempt.

Brazzi is working for a kimura but Dentalplan is defending it quite comfortably.

Brazzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Brazzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brazzi stalling away here and it's allowed Dentalplan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brazzi wants to control from the top but Dentalplan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brazzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dentalplan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Brazzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dentalplan dives on top into guard.

Brazzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Brazzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dentalplan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dentalplan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brazzi, up you get!
Brazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Brazzi.
Dentalplan doesn't manage to clinch there - Brazzi circles away.
Dentalplan throws a right hand that Brazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Brazzi also avoids with ease.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch.

Dentalplan gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dentalplan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch but Brazzi is avoiding it.
Brazzi shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luka Brazzi.
I think Brazzi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luka Brazzi!