PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Illicenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormack Labrador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormack Labrador looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Illicenko
vs
Labrador

197 cm
23
272 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Illicenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cormack Labrador!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illicenko misses with a double jab.
Illicenko misses with a few strikes there.
Labrador tries to clinch but Illicenko moves out of range.
Labrador doesn't manage to clinch there - Illicenko circles away.
Illicenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labrador.
Labrador fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Labrador tries to clinch up but Illicenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Illicenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Illicenko throws a hook to the side of Labrador's head but Labrador sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Labrador tries to clinch up.
Labrador misses with an uppercut.
Labrador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Illicenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Illicenko misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Illicenko.

It looks like Cormack Labrador has been cut.
Illicenko looks to land a combination but Labrador avoids it well.
Piotr Illicenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Illicenko misses.

Labrador fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Illicenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Labrador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Illicenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labrador tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labrador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Labrador landing knees to the body.
Illicenko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador lands a good knee to the midsection. Illicenko won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Labrador.
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!
Labrador lands a nice knee to the body.
Labrador lands an elbow just above Illicenko 's eye.
Labrador landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
Labrador working Illicenko over with knees to the body.
Labrador unloads a knee to the mid-section. Illicenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Illicenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Labrador lands an elbow that stopped Illicenko in his tracks for a moment.
Labrador scores a nice knee to the body.
Labrador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illicenko's defenses.
Labrador utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labrador lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illicenko wants to break free but Labrador has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Labrador just misses with a elbow thrown towards Illicenko's brow.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labrador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Illicenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labrador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Illicenko.
Labrador lands an elbow just above Illicenko 's eye.
Labrador throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Illicenko blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Labrador landing knees to the body.

Illicenko breaks from the clinch.
Labrador misses with the combination.
Illicenko throws a series of punches but Labrador moves out of range.
Illicenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Labrador counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labrador lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Labrador crunches a lovely knee into Illicenko's ribcage.
Illicenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labrador throws a knee to the head but misses.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Labrador throws an elbow but misses.
Illicenko can't break the clinch.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Illicenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Illicenko blocks a body shot from Labrador.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.

Illicenko manages to break the clinch.
Labrador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Illicenko misses with the combination.
Labrador on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Illicenko closes the distance and pushes Labrador back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador tries a body shot but Illicenko blocks it.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Labrador misses with a knee strike.
Labrador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Illicenko dodges an elbow strike from Labrador.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Illicenko tries to circle away but Labrador has him pinned against the cage.
Illicenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormack Labrador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormack Labrador'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.

Illicenko throws a series of punches but Labrador avoids them all with ease.
Illicenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Illicenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labrador counters with a good low kick that Illicenko was not able to check.
Labrador fails in his attempt to clinch.
Illicenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Labrador rushes Illicenko and presses him up against the cage.
Illicenko tries to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling the position.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Illicenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Illicenko avoids it.
Cormack Labrador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Labrador.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Illicenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador misses with an elbow over the top.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Illicenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Labrador has double underhooks.
Illicenko blocks an elbow strike from Labrador.
A frustrated look appears on Illicenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labrador scores a nice knee to the body.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch but Labrador keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Illicenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Illicenko blocks an elbow strike.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Labrador throws an elbow but misses.
Illicenko is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Labrador lands an elbow inside that Illicenko shrugs off.
Illicenko is trying to force a seperation but Labrador has the dominant position.
Labrador tries to land knees in the clinch but Illicenko avoids the damage to the body.
Illicenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Labrador prevents it.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Illicenko tries to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling the position.
Labrador lands a good knee to the midsection. Illicenko won't want to take too many of those.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Labrador unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Illicenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Labrador up against the cage.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Illicenko avoids the elbow strike from Labrador, against the cage.
Labrador working Illicenko over with knees to the body.
Illicenko lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Labrador.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labrador.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Labrador lands a nice knee to the body.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Illicenko wants to break free but Labrador has control.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the head but Illicenko blocks with his arms.
Illicenko is trying to break free.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko avoids the elbow strike from Labrador, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Labrador just misses with a elbow thrown towards Illicenko's brow.
Illicenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Labrador lands a good knee to the midsection. Illicenko won't want to take too many of those.

That's four 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.
Illicenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Labrador has double underhooks.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Labrador throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Labrador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Illicenko can't break the clinch.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
Labrador misses with an elbow strike.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
Labrador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illicenko's defenses.
Illicenko tries to break free but Labrador pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labrador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormack Labrador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormack Labrador'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. This is the final round!

Illicenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Labrador.
Labrador utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labrador is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Illicenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labrador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Labrador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labrador lands a damaging elbow.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Illicenko is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labrador landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labrador utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador misses with a knee strike.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labrador throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labrador obliges.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Labrador throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Illicenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Illicenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Labrador looking to throw knees to the head but Illicenko is blocking nicely.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labrador lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Labrador lands a nice uppercut.
Labrador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Labrador keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Illicenko's efforts to push away.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Illicenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
Illicenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador lands a damaging elbow.
Labrador tries to land knees in the clinch but Illicenko avoids the damage to the body.
Labrador scores a nice knee to the body.
Labrador lands a damaging elbow.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Illicenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Illicenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Labrador closes the distance and pushes Illicenko back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labrador.
Labrador lands a body punch.
Illicenko is trying to force a seperation but Labrador has the dominant position.
Piotr Illicenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Labrador with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Labrador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illicenko's defenses.
Labrador throws an elbow that misses.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Labrador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Illicenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Labrador with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Labrador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Illicenko tries to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling the position.

That's four 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.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Labrador tries to land knees in the clinch but Illicenko avoids the damage to the body.
Labrador misses with a knee strike.
Labrador pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Illicenko avoids it.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Labrador pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cormack Labrador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Illicenko blocks an elbow strike.
Labrador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Illicenko avoids it.
Illicenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Illicenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormack Labrador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Labrador 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormack Labrador!