PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacanchik Chetkii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor ITappedOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chetkii
vs
ITappedOut

170 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Future Pharmaceuticals (144 for $15)

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pacanchik Chetkii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor ITappedOut!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chetkii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ITappedOut as he avoids it easily.

ITappedOut has closed the distance and engaged Chetkii in a clinch.

ITappedOut breaks from the clinch.
Chetkii shoots in for a takedown but ITappedOut shows good takedown defense.
ITappedOut thuds his shin into the meat of Chetkii's side.

ITappedOut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chetkii wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

ITappedOut working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
ITappedOut working away.
Chetkii tries to buck ITappedOut off but ITappedOut is having none of it.
ITappedOut working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chetkii is being controlled here.
Chetkii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chetkii struggling a bit here.
ITappedOut trying to control the action but Chetkii is working from the bottom.
Chetkii is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chetkii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and ITappedOut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chetkii's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacanchik Chetkii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ITappedOut tries to free his leg and advance position but Chetkii is retaining full guard.
ITappedOut postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ITappedOut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chetkii being controlled here, momentarily.
Chetkii keeping full guard, as ITappedOut tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut wants to control from the top but Chetkii keeps moving.
ITappedOut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chetkii kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ITappedOut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
It looks like ITappedOut is going to stand back up.
Still in half guard, ITappedOut seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ITappedOut lands a nice short elbow.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
ITappedOut wants to control but Chetkii is keeping him busy.
ITappedOut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
ITappedOut trying to pass the guard but Chetkii defending well.
Chetkii is not content to let ITappedOut control the position.

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.
Chetkii is trying to get back to full guard.
ITappedOut wants to take a breather but Chetkii is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chetkii with a lazy takedown attempt
and ITappedOut counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chetkii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big right from ITappedOut misses.
ITappedOut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Chetkii gets caught flat footed, as ITappedOut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chetkii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ITappedOut defends well.
ITappedOut trying to move into half guard but instead Chetkii has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor ITappedOut 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.

ITappedOut has Chetkii up against the cage in a clinch.
ITappedOut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

ITappedOut successfully pulls guard.
ITappedOut wants to control the position but Chetkii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chetkii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ITappedOut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ITappedOut is concentrating on defense, preventing Chetkii from advancing position.
ITappedOut trying to control from the bottom.

ITappedOut makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chetkii darts in trying to clinch

and ITappedOut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chetkii won't be happy with that.

ITappedOut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chetkii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chetkii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pacanchik Chetkii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chetkii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so ITappedOut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
ITappedOut looking to sit in guard and control but Chetkii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
ITappedOut controls Chetkii momentarily but Chetkii frees himself.
Chetkii slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chetkii wants to take a breather but ITappedOut is having none of it.
Chetkii prevents ITappedOut from improving his position.
ITappedOut looks like he's trying to stand up.
ITappedOut trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Chetkii seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chetkii seems to be looking for submissions.
Chetkii wants to take a breather but ITappedOut is having none of it.
ITappedOut is looking to control Chetkii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ITappedOut avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chetkii closes the distance and clinches up with ITappedOut, looking for a takedown. Chetkii pushes ITappedOut against the cage but ITappedOut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chetkii tries for a takedown but ITappedOut circles away easily

and ITappedOut counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacanchik Chetkii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

ITappedOut drags the fight down to the ground.
ITappedOut keeping moving, preventing Chetkii from controlling successfully.
ITappedOut wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Chetkii wants to control from the top but ITappedOut keeps moving.

Chetkii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chetkii wants to control from the top but ITappedOut keeps moving.
Chetkii wants to pass the guard but ITappedOut is keeping the position.
ITappedOut 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor ITappedOut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

ITappedOut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

ITappedOut shoots in and bounces Chetkii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ITappedOut is stalling in the full guard.
ITappedOut throwing strikes but missing.
Chetkii looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ITappedOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Chetkii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chetkii trying to keep a closed guard but ITappedOut is proving a slippery customer.
ITappedOut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chetkii throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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

ITappedOut rushes Chetkii and presses him up against the cage.

ITappedOut gets a trip takedown into half guard.
ITappedOut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chetkii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut trying to control from half guard but Chetkii is working away.

ITappedOut seems to be looking for submissions.
Chetkii blocking the ground and pound attempt from ITappedOut.
Chetkii is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
ITappedOut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
ITappedOut is trying to control. Chetkii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chetkii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chetkii keeping moving, preventing ITappedOut from controlling successfully.

Chetkii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ITappedOut defends it easily.
ITappedOut stopping the sweep attempt from Chetkii.

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.
ITappedOut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
ITappedOut looking to pass the guard.

Chetkii is working an open guard so ITappedOut takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chetkii slaps away a takedown attempt from ITappedOut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chetkii misses with a takedown attempt
and ITappedOut counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chetkii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chetkii shoots for a double leg takedown but ITappedOut sprawls well. He's pushed Chetkii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacanchik Chetkii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor ITappedOut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Chetkii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ITappedOut's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor ITappedOut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ITappedOut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor ITappedOut!