PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Ovechkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hartman
vs
Ovechkin

192 cm
26
209 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ovechkin.
Some wild striking there from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Hartman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Hartman does no damage.
Hartman misses with a two punch combination.

Hartman lands a left and a right that send Ovechkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Hartman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Alexander Ovechkin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartman throws a wild body kick that Ovechkin sees coming a mile off.
Hartman misses with a body shot.
Ovechkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ovechkin lands with a nice body kick.
Hartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander Ovechkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartman tries to clinch but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Hartman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ovechkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Ovechkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ovechkin throws a right and a left that Hartman avoids nicely.
Hartman wants to slow Ovechkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ovechkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin swinging wildly here.
A combination from Hartman does no damage.
Ovechkin scores with a punch to the head.
Hartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Hartman swinging wildly here.
Hartman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ovechkin connects with a looping right hand.
Hartman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartman wants it to stay on the feet.
Ovechkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Ovechkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ovechkin stops a takedown attempt from Hartman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ovechkin breaks the clinch.
Ovechkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ovechkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ovechkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ovechkin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ovechkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartman. Ovechkin does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ovechkin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ovechkin stands and steps away. Hartman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ovechkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ovechkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovechkin ducks under a wild hook from Hartman.
Ovechkin throws a body kick that misses.
Ovechkin dodges the punch combination from Hartman.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovechkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ovechkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ovechkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartman counters with a left and a right that stings Ovechkin.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Ovechkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ovechkin cracks a nice hook into Hartman's ribs.
Ovechkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ovechkin cracks Hartman with a right hand to the side of the head.

Ovechkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Hartman prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Ovechkin.
Hartman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ovechkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hartman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovechkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman wants to stand but Ovechkin is controlling the position.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Ovechkin from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin throws and elbow that misses. Hartman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ovechkin's guard. Nice move by Hartman!
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman is in close to Ovechkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman trying to control but Ovechkin is working from the bottom.
Hartman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ovechkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ovechkin wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartman is taking a breather. Ovechkin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ovechkin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Hartman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ovechkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ovechkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Hartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovechkin swivels and escapes.
Ovechkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teddy Hartman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartman lands a jab to Ovechkin's midsection.
Ovechkin avoids the head kick by Hartman.
A combination from Ovechkin does no damage.
Ovechkin avoids the head kick by Hartman.
Hartman tries to clinch but Ovechkin moves away
and Ovechkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ovechkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartman.
Ovechkin tries to clinch but Hartman moves away

and Hartman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ovechkin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ovechkin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hartman's lack of action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ovechkin is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin is not content to let Hartman control the position.
Ovechkin is trying to stand back up but Hartman is controlling him
Hartman scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Ovechkin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ovechkin dodges the punch combination from Hartman.
Ovechkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
Ovechkin swinging wildly here.
Ovechkin tries to bum rush Hartman with a series of wild strikes but Hartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Ovechkin as Hartman shoots in.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
Hartman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a series of punches but Hartman avoids them all with ease.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Hartman circles away easily
and Hartman counters with a series of strikes. Ovechkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Hartman.
Ovechkin throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovechkin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hartman working the ground and pound effectively.
Ovechkin working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Ovechkin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ovechkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hartman prevents Ovechkin from getting the reversal.
Hartman with a couple of short strikes.
Hartman controlling from mount.
Ovechkin is in a horrible position here. Hartman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Hartman working for a guillotine from mount but Ovechkin is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman controlling from mount.
Ovechkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartman wants to control the pace but Ovechkin is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ovechkin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ovechkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hartman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Hartman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ovechkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hartman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartman wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartman.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hartman is looking to clinch but Ovechkin is avoiding it.
Hartman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovechkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ovechkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartman throws a nice looking combination but Ovechkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartman thuds a left hand into Ovechkin's body.
Hartman misses with the combination.

Ovechkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hartman to the mat! Hartman manages to get full guard.
Ovechkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ovechkin postures up in Hartman's guard and throws a big left but Hartman blocks it.

Ovechkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hartman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ovechkin, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hartman stands and steps away. Ovechkin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ovechkin counters with a two punch combo.
Ovechkin scores with a three punch combo!
Ovechkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartman.
No joy there for Ovechkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ovechkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovechkin throws a series of punches but Hartman avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ovechkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hartman is looking to wear down Ovechkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ovechkin's waist but Ovechkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartman off to one side.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovechkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovechkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hartman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ovechkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Ovechkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hartman swinging wildly here.
Ovechkin lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ovechkin!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartman gets a clinch.

Ovechkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
A combination from Ovechkin does no damage.
Ovechkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ovechkin scores with a leg kick.
Ovechkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ovechkin slips a jab and a cross from Hartman.
Ovechkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartman motions for Ovechkin to come forward. Hartman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Ovechkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ovechkin.
Hartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ovechkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovechkin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovechkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
Ovechkin scores with a one two! Hartman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexander Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ovechkin has closed the distance and engaged Hartman in a clinch.

Ovechkin manages to break the clinch.
Teddy Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovechkin scores with a three punch combo!
Ovechkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teddy Hartman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ovechkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hartman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ovechkin misses with an uppercut. Hartman saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
Hartman dodges the punch combination from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a nice looking combination but Hartman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Ovechkin moves out of range.

Ovechkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hartman did well to prevent Ovechkin getting side control.
Hartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ovechkin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovechkin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hartman controls his leg.
Hartman is holding on to half guard well.

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 Teddy Hartman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartman, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Hartman!