PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madd Luv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Den (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Luv
vs
Den

180 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Madd Luv!
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, Ray Den!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luv turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Den swivels and escapes.
Luv wants to clinch up but Den keeps it at a distance.
Madd Luv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luv tries for a takedown but Den sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Den swats away the attempt to clinch by Luv.
Luv tries a head kick but it misses.

Den shoots in and bounces Luv off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Den is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Den has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Den pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luv is keeping the position for now.
Den stops Luv from standing up.
Luv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Den is one step ahead there.
Den looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luv is looking to stand up but Den isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Den wants to pass the guard but Luv is keeping the position.
Luv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Den looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Den's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Den dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Luv has his takedown stuffed

and Den counters with a single leg into guard. Luv didn't expect that.
Luv being controlled here, momentarily.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ray Den just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Den drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Den's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luv wants to stand up but Den is controlling him.

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.
Den is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den prevents Luv from getting back to his feet.
Den looking to pass the guard.
Den controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Den must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Den showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Luv misses with a takedown

and Den counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Den with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ray Den just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Den misses the jab.
Luv misses with a takedown attempt

and Den counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luv can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Den controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denis looking to pass into half guard but Luv pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Luv is in guard.

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.
Den lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luv!
Luv is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Den content just to control the position here.
Ray Den is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Den comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Den 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Den!