PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Columbus Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Bolshakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolshakov has chosen Oy, to ne vecher as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Webster
vs
Bolshakov

208 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Columbus Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Bolshakov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolshakov gets a clinch.

Bolshakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Bolshakov.
Bolshakov tries a head kick but it misses.

Bolshakov darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.
Webster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolshakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Webster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Webster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolshakov stopping the sweep attempt from Webster.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webster is controlling Bolshakov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolshakov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Webster is proving hard to escape from.
Webster is controlling Bolshakov's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bolshakov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bolshakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor Bolshakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bolshakov connects with a high kick.
Bolshakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Webster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolshakov tries to avoid it but Webster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolshakov to the ground. Bolshakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bolshakov drives through and clinches with Webster against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolshakov.

Webster is rocked!
Bolshakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Webster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolshakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Bolshakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolshakov tries to land a knee to the head but Webster blocks with his arms.
Bolshakov looking to throw knees to the head but Webster is blocking nicely.
Bolshakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolshakov looks winded!
Bolshakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolshakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolshakov.
Bolshakov tries to land a knee to the head but Webster blocks with his arms.
Bolshakov tries a knee to the head but Webster blocks it.
Webster tries to pull guard but Bolshakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Columbus Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster is trying to drag Bolshakov to the mat but Bolshakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Bolshakov breaks from the clinch.
Webster throws a body shot but no joy.
Webster avoids the head kick by Bolshakov.
Webster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Webster moves in looking to clinch but Bolshakov pushes him off.
Bolshakov throws a fast counter high kick but Webster manages to duck under it in time.
Webster avoids the head kick by Bolshakov.
A counter left hand to the body from Webster misses its target.
Webster doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolshakov circles away.
Bolshakov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Webster gets a double leg takedown into Bolshakov's guard.
Webster throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolshakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster postures up in Bolshakov's guard and throws a big left but Bolshakov blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Webster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolshakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webster is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webster trying to control but Bolshakov is working from the bottom.
Bolshakov is looking to stand back up but Webster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bolshakov.
Bolshakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Webster.
Bolshakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Webster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bolshakov to regain full guard.
Webster postures up in Bolshakov's guard and throws a big left but Bolshakov blocks it.
Webster throws a big right hand that misses.
Webster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webster wanted to stand there but Bolshakov had control of the position.
Webster seems to have got his legs back now.
Webster works over Bolshakov with some ground and pound from guard.
Webster 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.
Webster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolshakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webster.
Webster is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolshakov has wrist control.
Webster is working Bolshakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webster postures up and lands a big shot to Bolshakov's brow.
Webster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Bolshakov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bolshakov throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster tries to clinch up.
Columbus Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webster.
Webster avoids the head kick by Bolshakov.

Bolshakov gets a clinch.
Bolshakov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bolshakov stalling in the clinch but Webster improves position.

Webster tightens his grip and picks Bolshakov up, before dumping him to the ground. Bolshakov manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Webster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster landing some decent shots from guard.
Webster postures up in Bolshakov's guard and throws a big left but Bolshakov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster wanted to stand there but Bolshakov had control of the position.
Webster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Webster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bolshakov misses with a head kick.
Webster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bolshakov is breathing heavily.
Bolshakov misses with a hook. Webster ducked under it nicely.
Webster avoids the head kick by Bolshakov.
Webster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Bolshakov rushes Webster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Webster tries to break free but Bolshakov pushes him back against the cage.
Bolshakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bolshakov lands a shoulder strike.
Bolshakov trying to stall but Webster improves his position.
Bolshakov is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.

Webster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Webster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Webster showed some decent athleticism there.
Bolshakov tries to kick Webster off in order to stand up. Webster Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bolshakov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webster.
Webster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Webster is working Bolshakov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Webster in side control, throwing shots but Bolshakov defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov is being controlled here.
Bolshakov defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Webster working the ground and pound from side control.

Webster decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bolshakov to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Webster forces Bolshakov back against the cage and clinches.
Webster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolshakov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Columbus Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolshakov misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Columbus Webster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Webster goes for a double leg but Bolshakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolshakov continues to drive forward.

Bolshakov rushes Webster and presses him up against the cage.
Bolshakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bolshakov breaks the clinch.
Webster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolshakov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Webster to counter with a crisp jab.

Bolshakov clinches up against the cage.
Bolshakov misses with a knee to the head.
Webster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolshakov lands a nice knee to the body.
Webster is trying to force a seperation but Bolshakov has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster tries to pull guard but Bolshakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Columbus Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster throws a head punch that misses.
Bolshakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolshakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster jumps guard but Bolshakov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Webster trying to land knees to the body.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolshakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bolshakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Webster backwards.

Webster pulls guard successfully.

Bolshakov stands up and waves to Webster to follow him.
Bolshakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webster.

Bolshakov clinches.
Webster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolshakov to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bolshakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries to pull guard but Bolshakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Bolshakov lands a knee to the body.
Webster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolshakov.
Bolshakov with a knee to the head.
Webster takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Bolshakov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bolshakov looking to throw knees to the head but Webster is blocking nicely.
Bolshakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolshakov misses with some punches.
Bolshakov misses with a knee to the head.
Webster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolshakov after a bit of a struggle.
Bolshakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Webster blocks it with crossed arms.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webster tries to pull guard but Bolshakov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov scores with a knee to the head.
Bolshakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webster goes for a takedown attempt but Bolshakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bolshakov darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.

Bolshakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolshakov misses with a body kick.

Bolshakov clinches up against the cage.
Webster can't break the clinch.
Webster tries to throw a body punch but Bolshakov avoids it by throwing Webster back against the cage.
Webster dodges an elbow strike from Bolshakov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster wants a takedown.

Bolshakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bolshakov closes the distance and clinches.
Webster tries to pull guard but Bolshakov won't allow it.
Bolshakov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolshakov avoiding damage.
Bolshakov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bolshakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolshakov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolshakov throws a knee to the head but misses.

Webster manages to break the clinch.
Webster tries to clinch but Bolshakov moves out of range.
Webster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Bolshakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolshakov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bolshakov!
Our winner, Viktor Bolshakov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.