PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 706 p4p, 96 weight class) and Furio Spartan (ranked 986 p4p, 136 weight class). Spartan has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obuhov
vs
Spartan

190 cm
31
200 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

187 cm
28
193 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Riner Clothing

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Obuhov's shoulder, as Obuhov tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Obuhov as he checks the leg kick.
Spartan misses with a double jab
enabling Obuhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Obuhov. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan throws a leg kick
and Obuhov counters with a nice body shot.
Obuhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spartan jabs Obuhov right on the nose. Obuhov blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Spartan slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov connects with the punch.
Obuhov works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan misses with a leg kick
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
It looked like Obuhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Obuhov.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obuhov connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obuhov scores with a one two! Spartan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Spartan gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan throws a front kick aimed at Obuhov's knee but Obuhov avoids it well.
Spartan slips a jab from Obuhov.
Spartan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Obuhov scores with a four punch combination!
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Obuhov and move into the clinch position.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spartan.

Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Spartan wants the takedown. Obuhov is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Obuhov's guard against the cage.

Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartan won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov trying to control the position.

Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Spartan wants to work for an arm triangle but Obuhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spartan is looking to pass Obuhov's guard but actually Obuhov recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obuhov is on top in guard.

Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov distracts Spartan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Obuhov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.

Spartan has his foot on Obuhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obuhov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov misses with a two punch combination.
Spartan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
The crowd cheers as Obuhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Spartan lands a jab.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obuhov checks the leg kick.
Obuhov swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan misses with a low kick.

Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan blocks a body shot from Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obuhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Spartan lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obuhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard.

Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.

Spartan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.

Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Obuhov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Obuhov slips an elbow through the middle.

Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.

Spartan has his foot on Obuhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obuhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Obuhov working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.

Spartan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obuhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obuhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov with a nice head shot there.
Obuhov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan looking to control.
Obuhov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Spartan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obuhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obuhov with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spartan trying to control the position.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.

Spartan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obuhov working some strikes from top position.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Obuhov works over Spartan with some ground and pound from guard.
Spartan controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is working Spartan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obuhov 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.
Obuhov stands up over Spartan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Spartan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Spartan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Obuhov stacks Spartan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Obuhov!
Spartan tries to buck Obuhov off but Obuhov is having none of it.
Obuhov working the head with strikes.
Obuhov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Spartan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Obuhov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spartan!
Spartan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spartan tries to bench press Obuhov off him but Obuhov keeps the position.
Spartan regains half guard.
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Obuhov has control of the leg.
Obuhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spartan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard but Obuhov has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obuhov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obuhov working Spartan over with strikes here.
Obuhov looking to finish Spartan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spartan!
Obuhov landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan is working to get back to half guard.
Spartan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Obuhov is controlling the pace.
Spartan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Obuhov manages to pass to mount!
Obuhov dominating with strikes here.
Obuhov avoids the attempt from Spartan to control.
Obuhov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartan is trying desperately to improve position.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov with the ground and pound from mount.
Obuhov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Obuhov with shots to the head and body - Spartan looks very uncomfortable down there.

Spartan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
Spartan is still in real trouble! Can Obuhov finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Spartan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Obuhov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.