PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punch McDermott (ranked 3745 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy (ranked 459 p4p, 445 weight class). Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McDermott
vs
Krestovozdvijenskiy

183 cm
25
171
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
170
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punch McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an overhand right.
Krestovozdvijenskiy slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a head kick.
McDermott tries to counter by clinching up but Krestovozdvijenskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott misses with a body shot
and Krestovozdvijenskiy counters with a left to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
McDermott feinted with a counter takedown.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Krestovozdvijenskiy moved out of range.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Krestovozdvijenskiy's head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott throws a jab when Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range.
McDermott lands a nice hook to Krestovozdvijenskiy's body. Krestovozdvijenskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krestovozdvijenskiy defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Krestovozdvijenskiy forces McDermott back against the cage and clinches.

Krestovozdvijenskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott is looking to wear down Krestovozdvijenskiy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks winded!
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head kick but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krestovozdvijenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from McDermott finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Krestovozdvijenskiy. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy is just out of range.
McDermott throws a body punch but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Krestovozdvijenskiy is out of range.
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!
McDermott takes a swing at Krestovozdvijenskiy's ribcage but misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Krestovozdvijenskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott lands a jab-cross combination.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a right and a left that both miss.

Krestovozdvijenskiy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Krestovozdvijenskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from McDermott misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't seem bothered 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 Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McDermott throws a combination. Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
McDermott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott scores with a shot to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to move into range but McDermott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDermott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Krestovozdvijenskiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDermott.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermott moves out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy strikes.
McDermott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott tries to counter by clinching up but Krestovozdvijenskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a jab. McDermott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punch McDermott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is breathing heavily.
McDermott moves out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy strikes.
Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDermott clobbers Krestovozdvijenskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDermott lands with a cross.
McDermott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
McDermott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punch McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott throws the left hand but Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids the punch easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body shot.
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves away.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
McDermott walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy does it's job there.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a straight left.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. McDermott should have avoided that one.
Krestovozdvijenskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDermott to score with a decent uppercut.
McDermott throws a combination. Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to avoid it.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
McDermott lands with a shot to the body.
McDermott cracks Krestovozdvijenskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy wants to clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Krestovozdvijenskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott is looking for a counter combo.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermott misses with the combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDermott throws a body punch but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krestovozdvijenskiy! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a straight right.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDermott circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott connects with the punch.
McDermott scores with a jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott cracks Krestovozdvijenskiy with an open hand slap.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
Krestovozdvijenskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krestovozdvijenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
A swing and a miss from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A left lands for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Krestovozdvijenskiy connects with the punch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
A countering left hand to the body from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott blocks a jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDermott on the side of the head.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krestovozdvijenskiy as he connects with a hook.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott walks into a straight right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krestovozdvijenskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out the jab.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves away.
McDermott jabs Krestovozdvijenskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
A little jabbing left from Krestovozdvijenskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDermott swinging wildly here.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the target.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
McDermott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krestovozdvijenskiy at a distance.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott lands with a nice body punch.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDermott on the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a jab-cross combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott scores with a hook.
Krestovozdvijenskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Punch McDermott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch McDermott!
A victorious Punch McDermott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.