PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shidoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiril Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Shidoshi
vs
Lavrov

180 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Shidoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiril Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shidoshi leaves Lavrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shidoshi tries to clinch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Lavrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shidoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shidoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shidoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shidoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lavrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shidoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavrov circles away.

Shidoshi darts in and clinches Lavrov up against the cage.
Lavrov is trying to break the clinch but Shidoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Shidoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shidoshi working Lavrov over with knees to the body.
Lavrov looks gassed!
Shidoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shidoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shidoshi crunches a lovely knee into Lavrov's ribcage.
Shidoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shidoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Shidoshi trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shidoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shidoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shidoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside.
Shidoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside that Lavrov shrugs off.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the head.
Shidoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shidoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shidoshi.
Nice elbow from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lavrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shidoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shidoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shidoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Shidoshi.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shidoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shidoshi obliges.
Shidoshi missing with knees to the body.
Shidoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shidoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Shidoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shidoshi working Lavrov over with knees to the body.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavrov avoids it.
Shidoshi tries a knee to the head but Lavrov blocks it.
Shidoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lavrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lavrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shidoshi won't allow it.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the head.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Lavrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shidoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Shidoshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lavrov's defenses.
Shidoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shidoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Shidoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavrov avoids the damage to the body.
Lavrov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shidoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Lavrov is trying to drag Shidoshi to the mat but Shidoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shidoshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lavrov's face.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavrov tries to circle away but Shidoshi has him pinned against the cage.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shidoshi.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Nice elbow from Shidoshi.
Lavrov has Shidoshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shidoshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Master Shidoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiril Lavrov.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Shidoshi misses with a knee strike.
Shidoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Shidoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside that Lavrov shrugs off.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavrov wants to break free but Shidoshi has control.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Lavrov dodges an elbow strike from Shidoshi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shidoshi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shidoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shidoshi obliges.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Shidoshi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lavrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shidoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lavrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shidoshi.

Shidoshi clinches with his opponent.
Shidoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lavrov's efforts to push away.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavrov avoids it.
Shidoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Shidoshi lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shidoshi landing knees to the body.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Lavrov blocks with his arms.
Lavrov blocks an elbow strike from Shidoshi.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Shidoshi throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shidoshi landing knees to the body.
Shidoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shidoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shidoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master Shidoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shidoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavrov won't want to take too many of those.
Lavrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside.
Shidoshi lands a nice elbow.
Lavrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lavrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shidoshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lavrov's face.
Shidoshi lands an elbow that stopped Lavrov in his tracks for a moment.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Shidoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lavrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lavrov tries to pull guard but Shidoshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lavrov drops back down to his feet.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside that Lavrov shrugs off.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Shidoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shidoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shidoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Shidoshi landing knees to the body.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavrov avoids it.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shidoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shidoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavrov won't want to take too many of those.
Shidoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Shidoshi crunches a lovely knee into Lavrov's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shidoshi.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shidoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Shidoshi prevents Lavrov from breaking the clinch.
Lavrov tries to break the clinch but Shidoshi is controlling the position.
Shidoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to circle away but Shidoshi has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lavrov goes for a takedown attempt but Shidoshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shidoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.

Shidoshi instigates a clinch.
Shidoshi working Lavrov over with knees to the body.
Shidoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shidoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Shidoshi throws knees to the body.
Shidoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shidoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shidoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavrov can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Shidoshi.
Shidoshi throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Lavrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shidoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Master Shidoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiril Lavrov.
Shidoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lavrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Shidoshi throws knees to the body.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside that Lavrov shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lavrov blocks the elbow strike.
Shidoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shidoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Lavrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shidoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Lavrov blocks with his arms.
Shidoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Shidoshi tries a knee to the head but Lavrov blocks it.
Lavrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shidoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Shidoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Shidoshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lavrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shidoshi. That did some damage!
Shidoshi wants to clinch up but Lavrov keeps it at a distance.
Shidoshi wants to clinch.
Shidoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shidoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shidoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lavrov swinging wilding here.
Shidoshi tries to clinch but Lavrov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiril Lavrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shidoshi tries to clinch there but Lavrov circles away.
Shidoshi wants to clinch up but Lavrov keeps it at a distance.
Shidoshi tries to clinch up but Lavrov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shidoshi is looking to clinch but Lavrov is avoiding it.
Shidoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavrov circles away.
Shidoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lavrov keeps the fight on the outside.

Shidoshi gets a clinch.
Shidoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Shidoshi missing with knees to the body.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Shidoshi landing knees to the head.
Shidoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavrov avoids the damage to the body.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the body.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside that Lavrov shrugs off.
Shidoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Shidoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Shidoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Shidoshi throws knees to the body.
Shidoshi tries a knee to the head but Lavrov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov is trying to force a seperation but Shidoshi has the dominant position.
Shidoshi lands an elbow just above Lavrov 's eye.
Shidoshi lands an elbow that stopped Lavrov in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the body.
Lavrov tries to break the clinch but Shidoshi is controlling the position.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lavrov cracks Shidoshi with a nice body shot.
Shidoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shidoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shidoshi lands an elbow just above Lavrov 's eye.
Shidoshi avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
Shidoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Shidoshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavrov avoids it.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shidoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shidoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavrov avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shidoshi obliges.
Shidoshi prevents Lavrov from breaking the clinch.
Shidoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lavrov's defenses.
Shidoshi lands a knee to the body.
Lavrov tries to circle away but Shidoshi has him pinned against the cage.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shidoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Shidoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shidoshi tries a knee to the head but Lavrov blocks it.
Shidoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shidoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Shidoshi lands an elbow inside.
Shidoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shidoshi.
Nice elbow from Shidoshi.
Shidoshi has Lavrov pressed against the cage, preventing Lavrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shidoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Lavrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Shidoshi has double underhooks.
Shidoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shidoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Shidoshi crunches a lovely knee into Lavrov's ribcage.
Shidoshi prevents Lavrov from breaking the clinch.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shidoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Lavrov breaks from the clinch.
Shidoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiril Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shidoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Shidoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shidoshi, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Shidoshi!