PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bialoglovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Bialoglovski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bialoglovski
vs
Astakhov

200 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Bialoglovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bialoglovski has his takedown stuffed

and Astakhov counters by moving into the clinch.

Astakhov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Astakhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Astakhov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Astakhov scoring with some ground and pound.

Bialoglovski is looking for a triangle but Astakhov pushes his legs off easily.
Astakhov forces his way into half guard.
Astakhov is keen to just control but Bialoglovski is a slippery customer.
Astakhov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bialoglovski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bialoglovski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Astakhov is working away from the top position though.
Bialoglovski is staying active underneath Astakhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shamil Astakhov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bialoglovski has his takedown stuffed

and Astakhov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Astakhov controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov working Bialoglovski over with strikes.
Bialoglovski is not content to let Astakhov control the position.
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!
Astakhov working Bialoglovski over with strikes.
Astakhov is just content to waste time from the top position. Bialoglovski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bialoglovski is trying to keep Astakhov in close.

Bialoglovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Astakhov landing with the ground and pound.
Astakhov landing some decent shots from guard.

Bialoglovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Bialoglovski keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bialoglovski holds on and takes a little breather.
Astakhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bialoglovski is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astakhov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Astakhov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Astakhov content to stall in guard here.
Astakhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Bialoglovski keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bialoglovski is trying to control the position but Astakhov postures up.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Bialoglovski keeps moving.
Astakhov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bialoglovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bialoglovski is breathing heavily.
Astakhov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Astakhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bialoglovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astakhov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astakhov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bialoglovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Astakhov controls the pace.
Astakhov lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Astakhov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bialoglovski shoots and misses

and Astakhov counters with a single leg into guard. Bialoglovski didn't expect that.

Astakhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Astakhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Astakhov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Bialoglovski is looking for a triangle but Astakhov pushes his legs off easily.
Astakhov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Astakhov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Astakhov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bialoglovski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astakhov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bialoglovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bialoglovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astakhov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Astakhov chips away with some ground and pound.
Astakhov postures up.
Bialoglovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Bialoglovski keeps moving.

Bialoglovski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Astakhov escapes and throws Bialoglovski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Astakhov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bialoglovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bialoglovski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Astakhov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bialoglovski some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astakhov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Astakhov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bialoglovski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bialoglovski wants to control but Astakhov postures up.
Astakhov scoring with punches and elbows.

Bialoglovski is rocked!

Astakhov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bialoglovski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Astakhov's guard! Nice work there by Bialoglovski!
Oh Bialoglovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astakhov keeping full guard, as Bialoglovski tries to pass.

Astakhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bialoglovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bialoglovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Astakhov has his foot on Bialoglovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bialoglovski works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Astakhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bialoglovski defends well.
Bialoglovski seems to have got his legs back now.
Astakhov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Astakhov looking for subs off his back but Bialoglovski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bialoglovski trying to pass the guard but Astakhov defending well.
Shamil Astakhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bialoglovski trying to control the pace.
Astakhov is staying active underneath Bialoglovski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Astakhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bialoglovski.
Bialoglovski is thwarting Astakhov's attempts to control the position.

Bialoglovski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Astakhov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astakhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Astakhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bialoglovski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control.
Astakhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astakhov cracks Bialoglovski with a big right hand but Bialoglovski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Astakhov working the ground and pound.

Astakhov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bialoglovski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Astakhov connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astakhov working the ground and pound.
Astakhov scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Astakhov! That's hurt Bialoglovski! Will he recover? Astakhov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Astakhov!