PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Row comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who Da Champion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Spencer
vs
Row

194 cm
20
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
272 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bud Spencer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Row!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Row looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Row fails with the takedown.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch but Row swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Row is out of range.
Spencer tries to clinch but Row moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Row tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bud Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Row.
Row takes one to the side of the head.
Row blocks a jab.
Spencer looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to clinch.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Row swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bud Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Row ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spencer wants it to stay on the feet.
Row avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Row bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Row shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Row goes for an armbar but Spencer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spencer.
Row avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Row gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spencer trying to control the position.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Row from controlling successfully.
Row missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Row throws a big right hand that misses.
Row looking to sit in guard and control but Spencer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Row has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Row working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer advances position into side control!
Row dodges the ground and pound from Spencer.

Spencer decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Row shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Row showed some decent athleticism there.

Row is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spencer defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer dominated that 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.

Spencer misses with a head kick.
Spencer lands with a straight right. Row didn't see that one coming.
Spencer misses with a hook. Row ducked under it nicely.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Row.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer throws a jab when Row was well out of range.
Spencer lands with a cross.
Spencer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spencer tries to clinch but Row moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Row bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Row moves out of range of the strikes.

Row looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spencer wants to sweep here but Row controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Row drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Row has Spencer in his guard.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Row has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is in close to Row's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Row looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Row keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Row can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer trying to control from Row's half guard. Row has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spencer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Row has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Row working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.

Row had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spencer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Row Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spencer's back instead.
Spencer has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Row.
Row slips a jab from Spencer.
Spencer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spencer wants it to stay on the feet.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spencer punishes Row's body with a nice straight punch.
Spencer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bud Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer wants to clinch.
Row slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spencer!
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Row slips under a jab from Spencer.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Row sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spencer misses with a leg kick.
Bud Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Row.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Row swats away the attempt to clinch by Spencer.
Row keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.

Row looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Row throwing strikes but missing.
Row pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Row won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
Row with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Row trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Row lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Row stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Row stops Spencer from standing up.
Row lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Row from controlling successfully.
Row stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Row is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Row is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Row drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spencer dives on top into guard.
Spencer pushes down on Row's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Row misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Row manages to avoid it.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Row was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Row shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer throws a combination. Row tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Row circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Row slips under a jab.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Row moves away.
Spencer tries to bum rush Row with a series of wild strikes but Row uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spencer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Row shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spencer tries to reverse the position but Row maintains control.

Row is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Spencer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Spencer!

Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Row has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Row's legs - danger averted.
Row is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Row can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer is trying to control. Row wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Row keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spencer prevents Row from improving his position.
Death Row has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Row shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spencer as he jumps to the side.
Bud Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Row.
Spencer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spencer throws a body punch but Row moves out of range.
Row ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Row takes one to the side of the head.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Row avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Row shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer had his way with Death Row in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spencer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Row working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Row drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spencer dives on top into guard.
Spencer throws a strike but Row rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Row drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spencer dives on top into guard.
Row is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Row is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Row keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Row looking to control.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Row has wrist control.
Spencer throws and elbow that misses. Row uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spencer's guard. Nice move by Row!
Row trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Row throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spencer lands the left hand.
Row misses with a takedown attempt - Spencer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spencer tries to clinch but Row is having none of it.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Row keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Row checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Row.
Bud Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Row.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Row.
Bud Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Row with that takedown attempt.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Row uses good head movement to avoid it.
Row fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Death Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer lands with a cross.

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 Bud Spencer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Spencer!
Bud Spencer retains his heavyweight title!