PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 947 p4p, 1262 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 127 p4p, 170 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Badass
vs
Dvalishvili

176 cm
30
156
17 - 8 - 2

180 cm
30
165
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Carnage Clothing
Conviction

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

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 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Badass tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves away
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Badass blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dvalishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Badass.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili misses with a two punch combination.

Dvalishvili has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Badass stalling in the clinch but Dvalishvili improves position.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Badass has picked Dvalishvili up - he's going for a ride! Badass dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili wants to get back to full guard.
Badass trying to control the pace.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Badass postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dvalishvili tries to get to full guard but Badass has control of the leg.
Dvalishvili desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Badass prevents Dvalishvili from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dvalishvili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Badass does no damage.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Badass with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Badass.

It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the head.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badass moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Dvalishvili is looking to chop away at Badass's legs.
Badass tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Badass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dvalishvili - the referee stops the clock and Badass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dvalishvili. Badass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Badass. Dvalishvili shrugs it off though.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Badass darts in and clinches Dvalishvili up against the cage.
Badass can't get the takedown.

Badass drags the fight down to the ground.
Dvalishvili sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
Badass is trying to control the position but Dvalishvili postures up.
Dvalishvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dvalishvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dvalishvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dvalishvili preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvalishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Badass is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dvalishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dvalishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Badass checks it well.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Badass moves into the clinch.
Badass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili works on Badass's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Badass blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valtteri Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Badass avoids the damage to the body.
Badass prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.

Badass breaks the clinch.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a leg kick but Badass moves out of range and Dvalishvili only half commits.
Dvalishvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Badass under the eye.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dvalishvili darts in and clinches Badass up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dvalishvili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badass back to the cage. Dvalishvili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dvalishvili cracks Badass with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Badass defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Badass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.

Badass moves into the clinch successfully.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Badass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Badass.
Badass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili punishes Badass's body with a nice straight punch.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Valtteri Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Badass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Badass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Badass's head.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination but Badass avoids it well.
Valtteri Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Badass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Badass. That one must have hurt.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
A left and a right from Dvalishvili both land. Nice combination.
Dvalishvili fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass tries a head kick but it misses.
Badass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dvalishvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Dvalishvili backs away, Badass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice strike.
Dvalishvili digs a good hook to Badass's body.
Decent striking displayed by Dvalishvili there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Badass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Badass against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.

Badass manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a push kick but Badass slaps the foot to one side.
Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Badass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!