PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Blozhenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Priebcko has chosen You Know My Name as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Blozhenko
vs
Priebcko

186 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grisha Blozhenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Priebcko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Priebcko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Priebcko looking to control.
Blozhenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Priebcko looking to control.
Blozhenko passes Priebcko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Priebcko trying to control from the bottom.
Blozhenko wants to pass to mount but Priebcko is defending the position.
Priebcko is concentrating on defense, preventing Blozhenko from advancing position.
Priebcko is trying to stand.
Blozhenko controlling the action here.
Priebcko is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko is looking to escape.

Blozhenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priebcko sees it coming and defends easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blozhenko feints and then cracks Priebcko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priebcko down.
Blozhenko fails with the takedown.
Blozhenko wants to clinch.
Blozhenko throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko with a hook.
Blozhenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blozhenko shoots in and drives through. Priebcko sprawls well.
Blozhenko is breathing heavily.
Priebcko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blozhenko tries to clinch but Priebcko is having none of it.
A combination from Priebcko does no damage.
Blozhenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priebcko circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grisha Blozhenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priebcko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blozhenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priebcko counters with a three punch combo that has Blozhenko backing up. Blozhenko nods at Priebcko to acknowledge the strikes.
Blozhenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Priebcko.
Blozhenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blozhenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Priebcko stuns Blozhenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Priebcko lands a two punch combo.
Priebcko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Priebcko lands with a shot to the body.
Priebcko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Priebcko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Priebcko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Priebcko throws a series of strikes that have Blozhenko backpedaling.
Blozhenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blozhenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blozhenko throws a lazy head kick
and Priebcko counters with a three punch combo that has Blozhenko backing up. Blozhenko nods at Priebcko to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blozhenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Priebcko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Priebcko scores with a three punch combo!
Priebcko throws a nice looking combination but Blozhenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Priebcko!
Priebcko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priebcko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Priebcko!
Priebcko throws a series of strikes that have Blozhenko backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Priebcko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Priebcko scores with a one two! Blozhenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Blozhenko is predictable there
and Priebcko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blozhenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blozhenko misses with a takedown
and Priebcko counters with a right hand to the body.
Blozhenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Priebcko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blozhenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Priebcko's knee momentarily.
Ivan Priebcko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priebcko.
Priebcko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Priebcko.
Good exchange - Priebcko coming out on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Priebcko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko tries to bum rush Blozhenko with a series of wild strikes but Blozhenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Priebcko moves into the clinch.
Priebcko is trying to break the clinch but Blozhenko has him pressed against the cage.
Blozhenko throws an elbow that misses.

Priebcko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Priebcko does no damage.
Blozhenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Priebcko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Priebcko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Priebcko scores with a three punch combo!
Priebcko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Priebcko fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blozhenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priebcko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priebcko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Priebcko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Priebcko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Priebcko stalks Blozhenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blozhenko's face. Blozhenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Blozhenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grisha Blozhenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blozhenko takes one to the chin there.
Priebcko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blozhenko.
Priebcko throws a series of strikes that have Blozhenko backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Priebcko.
Blozhenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Priebcko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grisha Blozhenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Priebcko!

Priebcko clinches.
Priebcko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Priebcko is trying to break the clinch but Blozhenko has him pressed against the cage.
Blozhenko takes a shot to the head.

Priebcko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blozhenko tries for a takedown but Priebcko circles away easily
and Priebcko counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Priebcko.
Priebcko looks to land a combination but Blozhenko avoids it well.
Blozhenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Priebcko.

Priebcko gets a clinch.
Blozhenko jumps guard but Priebcko stands there with Blozhenko around his waist. Blozhenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Priebcko manages to break the clinch.
Blozhenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grisha Blozhenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Priebcko moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blozhenko wants a takedown but no success here.

Priebcko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Priebcko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Priebcko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blozhenko tries to clinch
and Priebcko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blozhenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Priebcko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blozhenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priebcko's waist but Priebcko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blozhenko off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Priebcko.
Priebcko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Priebcko scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Priebcko!
Priebcko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Priebcko scores with a one two! Blozhenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blozhenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Priebcko.
Priebcko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priebcko throws a right hand that Blozhenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Blozhenko also avoids with ease.
Priebcko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priebcko digs a good hook to Blozhenko's body.
Priebcko stalks Blozhenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blozhenko's face. Blozhenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Priebcko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Priebcko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priebcko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Priebcko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Priebcko.
Priebcko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Priebcko has managed to clinch.

Priebcko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priebcko throws a series of strikes that have Blozhenko backpedaling.
Blozhenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priebcko finds it's way round the side to connect with Blozhenko's head.
Priebcko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Priebcko finds it's way through Blozhenko's defenses.
Priebcko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priebcko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Priebcko scores with a three punch combo!
Priebcko throws a right hand that Blozhenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Blozhenko also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blozhenko walks into a stiff left hand from Priebcko.
Priebcko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priebcko connects with a single shot there.
Priebcko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Priebcko scores with a sloppy right hand. Blozhenko should have avoided that one.
Blozhenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Priebcko.
Priebcko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Priebcko looks to land a combination but Blozhenko avoids it well.
Priebcko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Priebcko works over Blozhenko's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four 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.
A right-left combo lands from Priebcko.

Blozhenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blozhenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Priebcko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blozhenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blozhenko postures up and lands a big shot to Priebcko's brow.
Ivan Priebcko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blozhenko being controlled here momentarily.
Priebcko wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Priebcko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Priebcko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Priebcko!