PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Rabanbarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Combat. Maurice Rabanbarou is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Datsik
vs
Rabanbarou

180 cm
26
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, One Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Rabanbarou!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik's corner calls for a 1-2. Datsik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rabanbarou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Datsik as he avoids it easily.
Rabanbarou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Datsik is fending him off so far but Rabanbarou persists. Nope, Datsik circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rabanbarou.
One Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Datsik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rabanbarou is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Datsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rabanbarou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Rabanbarou has Datsik pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Datsik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
One Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
Datsik gets through Rabanbarou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rabanbarou wants to take the fight to the mat but Datsik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rabanbarou takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Datsik pushes Rabanbarou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Datsik to keep the fight standing.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabanbarous head.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabanbarou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Rabanbarou.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabanbarou is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Datsik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Rabanbarou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Maurice Rabanbarou has been cut.
Datsik gets underhooks to prevent Rabanbarou's takedown attempt.
Datsik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Datsik to keep the fight standing.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Rabanbarou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Datsik throws a right hand that Rabanbarou ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabanbarou also avoids with ease.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabanbarou is just out of range.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Datsik connects with a crisp jab.
Rabanbarou fails with a takedown attempt.
Datsik leaves Rabanbarou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
One Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
Datsik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Rabanbarou avoids them all with ease.
One Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Datsik.
Datsik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabanbarou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Rabanbarou gets tackled into the ropes by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Rabanbarou blocking some punches.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik pushes Rabanbarou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Datsik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabanbarou tries to pull guard but Datsik forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rabanbarou tries to pull guard but Datsik won't allow it.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabanbarou tries to score a body lock takedown but Datsik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Rabanbarou shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabanbarou can do to turn this around?
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik gets through Rabanbarou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik lands a body shot.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Rabanbarou 's eye.
Datsik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabanbarou is breathing heavily.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but Datsik turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabanbarous head.

Rabanbarou is rocked!
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Rabanbarou is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Datsik presses Rabanbarou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik is leaning against Rabanbarou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabanbarou tries to score a body lock takedown but Datsik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Datsik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Rabanbarou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Datsik just stands there and leans against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Rabanbarou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rabanbarou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabanbarou seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsik misses with an uppercut
and Rabanbarou counters with a series of strikes. Datsik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rabanbarou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.

Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Rabanbarou is trying to pull guard but Datsik turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Datsik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rabanbarou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Datsik smiles and moves away.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
No luck for Rabanbarou with that takedown attempt.
One Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with an uppercut. Rabanbarou saw that one coming.
Rabanbarou wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Datsik as Rabanbarou shoots in.
Datsik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabanbarou.
Rabanbarou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik lands a head shot.
Rabanbarou misses the shot to the body.

Datsik has managed to clinch.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Rabanbarou shrugs off.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the head.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a nice elbow.
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rabanbarou backwards.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Rabanbarou 's eye.
Datsik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rabanbarou! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Datsik is unloading with more strikes now! Rabanbarou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Datsik!
An out of breath One Datsik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.