PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivarius Zastaliov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopen Brockoley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zastaliov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurt. Chopen Brockoley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chopen Brockoley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivarius Zastaliov's chin.

Zastaliov
vs
Brockoley

183 cm
22
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivarius Zastaliov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chopen Brockoley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Brockoley goes for an armbar but Zastaliov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zastaliov.
Zastaliov stopping the sweep attempt from Brockoley.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zastaliov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zastaliov wants to control from the top but Brockoley keeps moving.
Brockoley is adopting a defensive guard.
Zastaliov postures up in Brockoley's guard and throws a big left but Brockoley blocks it.
Zastaliov throwing strikes from guard but Brockoley blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brockoley pushes Zastaliov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zastaliov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brockoley tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Zastaliov lands but Brockoley takes it in his stride.
Zastaliov wants to clinch.
Zastaliov darts in trying to clinch

so Brockoley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brockoley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brockoley with a nice head shot there.
Zastaliov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brockoley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brockoley looks gassed!
Zastaliov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockoley is one step ahead there.
Zastaliov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brockoley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brockoley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zastaliov's head.
Zastaliov is looking to control Brockoley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zastaliov avoid being mounted?
Brockoley prevents Zastaliov from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zastaliov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brockoley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brockoley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brockoley landing a few strikes.
Zastaliov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zastaliov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet but Brockoley drags him back down.

Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zastaliov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brockoley off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zastaliov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Brockoley up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zastaliov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zastaliov misses with an elbow to the head.

Brockoley is in a bad position with Zastaliov working for a choke. Brockoley manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Zastaliov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brockoley is working Zastaliov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brockoley chips away with some ground and pound.
Brockoley is working Zastaliov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zastaliov wants to stand and escape but Brockoley is having none of it.
Zastaliov keeping moving, preventing Brockoley from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockoley preventing the sweep.
Brockoley works over Zastaliov with some ground and pound from guard.
Brockoley scoring with punches to the head and body.

Zastaliov looking for a guillotine here but Brockoley defends easily.
Brockoley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brockoley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zastaliov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockoley is nestled in close to Zastaliov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Zastaliov actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chopen Brockoley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brockoley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brockoley working over Zastaliov with some ground and pound. Zastaliov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet.
Brockoley working Zastaliov over with strikes.

Brockoley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zastaliov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brockoley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brockoley thows a huge punch but Zastaliov dodges it nicely.

Zastaliov looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brockoley is keen to just control but Zastaliov is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zastaliov is concentrating on defense, preventing Brockoley from advancing position.
Zastaliov trying to hold on to Brockoley's head to control him but Brockoley postures up.
Brockoley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zastaliov keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Zastaliov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brockoley is working for takedown but Zastaliov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Zastaliov.

Zastaliov breaks the clinch.
Brockoley checks a leg kick.
Zastaliov throws a sloppy head kick and Brockoley moves out of range easily.
Brockoley has a takedown stuffed.
Zastaliov tries to clinch up.

Brockoley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brockoley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zastaliov has his foot on Brockoley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockoley works his way back into a safe position though.
Brockoley is standing up over Zastaliov. Zastaliov looks to escape but Brockoley dives into side control.

Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brockoley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brockoley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zastaliov some visible discomfort.
Brockoley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zastaliov to see if he's OK.

Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zastaliov prevents Brockoley from improving position.
Zastaliov is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockoley working the ground and pound.
Zastaliov is trying to control Brockoley's posture but Brockoley avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brockoley tries to score with some ground and pound. Zastaliov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet.
Zastaliov is trying to control Brockoley's posture but Brockoley avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brockoley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zastaliov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brockoley misses with a takedown attempt - Zastaliov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivarius Zastaliov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chopen Brockoley.

That's four 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zastaliov!
Ivarius Zastaliov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockoley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Zastaliov moves into the clinch.
Zastaliov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zastaliov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brockoley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zastaliov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zastaliov throws a head punch that misses.
Brockoley goes for a takedown attempt but Zastaliov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brockoley moves out of range of the body kick from Zastaliov.

Brockoley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zastaliov did well to prevent Brockoley getting side control.
Brockoley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Zastaliov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chopen Brockoley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zastaliov throws a series of punches but Brockoley avoids them all with ease.
Zastaliov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zastaliov is looking to clinch but Brockoley is avoiding it.
Brockoley circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brockoley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zastaliov!
You get the feeling that Zastaliov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brockoley lands a big shot there that rocks Zastaliov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brockoley cracks Zastaliov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockoley controlling from mount.
Brockoley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zastaliov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockoley with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zastaliov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zastaliov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zastaliov tries to reverse the position but Brockoley maintains control.
Brockoley wants to control the pace but Zastaliov is squirming around nicely.
Chopen Brockoley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zastaliov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Brockoley working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zastaliov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zastaliov is working hard here to advance position.
Brockoley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brockoley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zastaliov hang on?
Brockoley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brockoley tries to control but Zastaliov wriggling away.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet.
Zastaliov wants to hold on but Brockoley pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zastaliov is looking to get to half guard.
Brockoley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brockoley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Brockoley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zastaliov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brockoley lands a big shot there that rocks Zastaliov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brockoley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zastaliov hang on?
You get the feeling that Zastaliov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brockoley working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Brockoley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zastaliov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockoley breaks from Zastaliov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brockoley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zastaliov taking shots to the head.
Zastaliov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brockoley is stalling here but it's allowed Zastaliov to get half guard.
Zastaliov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brockoley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivarius Zastaliov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zastaliov looking for submissions off his back.
Brockoley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chopen Brockoley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brockoley 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chopen Brockoley!