PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson La Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Denisov
vs
La Beast

193 cm
24
263 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson La Beast!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Denisov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. La Beast did well to prevent Denisov getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Denisov wants to take a breather but La Beast is having none of it.
La Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov trying to control but La Beast is working from the bottom.
La Beast is trying to keep Denisov in close.
La Beast is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Denisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denisov has managed to get both his arms back between La Beast's legs - danger averted.
Denisov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
La Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denisov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Denisov.
La Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Denisov instigates a clinch.

Denisov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Denisov manages to end up in side control.
Denisov cracks La Beast with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Denisov working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov working the ground and pound from side control.
Denisov in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Beast manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denisov's best efforts.
Denisov is nestled in close to La Beast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denisov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Denisov stops La Beast from getting back to his feet.
La Beast looks gassed!
Denisov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Denisov is looking to advance position but La Beast won't allow it.
Denisov is looking to take a break and control but La Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Beast is trying to get back to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - La Beast has eaten all the pies!
Denisov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Beast manages to get to full guard.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denisov distracts La Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Denisov stands up over La Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
La Beast has a closed guard, preventing Denisov from standing up.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Denisov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Denisov won't allow La Beast to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Beast has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
La Beast wants to stand and escape but Denisov is having none of it.
Denisov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Denisov drops back looking for a leg! La Beast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and La Beast manages to kick Denisov off! Denisov jumps back into La Beast's guard.
Denisov wants to stand but La Beast is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denisov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Denisov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Denisov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Beast sprawls well initially but Denisov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Denisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Beast on the ground.
Denisov trying to control from half guard but La Beast is working away.
La Beast is trying to control but can't.
La Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Beast.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Beast is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now La Beast is on top in guard.
La Beast slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Beast preventing the sweep.
Denisov keeping full guard, as La Beast tries to pass.
Denisov is adopting a defensive guard.
La Beast wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving.
Denisov wants to stand and escape but La Beast is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Denisov.
La Beast shoots in and drives through. Denisov sprawls well.
La Beast is breathing heavily.
La Beast scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denisov doesn't seem bothered though.

Denisov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in La Beast's half guard.
Denisov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under La Beast.
La Beast is trying to maintain the position but Denisov is very close to passing his half guard.
La Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Denisov sits in half guard.
Denisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov winds up and cracks La Beast with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Beast on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denisov working La Beast over with strikes.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denisov is trying to control. La Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Denisov stalling.
Denisov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Denisov seems content to control.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Denisov working over La Beast with some ground and pound. La Beast looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Denisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Beast can do to turn this around?
Denisov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Beast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Denisov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

La Beast gets caught napping as Denisov dives in and scores a takedown. La Beast manages to retain guard.
Alexander Denisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Denisov is stalling in the full guard.
Denisov cracks La Beast with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denisov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Denisov dominated that second round.
That's time! Denisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Beast is defended easily by Denisov.
La Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Denisov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
La Beast tries to get to full guard but Denisov has control of the leg.
Denisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Denisov sits in half guard.
La Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denisov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denisov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Beast is trying to stand.
La Beast is trying to control but can't.
Denisov working the head and body with strikes.
La Beast wants to control but Denisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denisov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
La Beast has hold of Denisov's hands but Denisov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denisov scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denisov working the head and body with strikes.
Denisov is trying to control. La Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denisov slips a nice elbow through La Beast's hands, connecting with La Beast's forehead.
La Beast is staying active underneath Denisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denisov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Denisov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denisov slips a nice elbow through La Beast's hands, connecting with La Beast's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Beast trying to control from the bottom.
Denisov stalling.
Denisov lands with a punch from half guard.
Denisov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
La Beast trying to control here.
Denisov trying to control the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from La Beast enables Denisov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Beast manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of La Beast's head.
Denisov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Denisov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov wants to control from the top but La Beast keeps moving.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of La Beast's head.
Denisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denisov wants to control from the top but La Beast keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Denisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denisov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Denisov!