PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei AK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romanovitj Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei AK has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

AK
vs
Raskolnikov

189 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Murder Inc.
Murder Inc.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei AK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romanovitj Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov has a takedown stuffed.
Raskolnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from AK.
Raskolnikov dodges the punch combination from AK.
A telegraphed right hand from AK misses the target.
AK is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raskolnikov.
AK looks to score with a jab to the body but Raskolnikov is just out of range.
Raskolnikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raskolnikov wants it to stay on the feet.

Raskolnikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches AK napping and manages to drive through into side control!
AK taking a bit of punishment here - Raskolnikov scoring with strikes.
AK takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
AK manages to get back to half guard.
Raskolnikov tries to pass to full mount but AK defends it.
AK wants to improve his position but Raskolnikov is controlling well.
AK avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raskolnikov.

AK actively working from the bottom here.
AK taking some punishment here, with Raskolnikov in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AK is looking to improve his position.
AK avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov is looking to take a break and control but AK is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AK wants to improve his position but Raskolnikov is controlling well.
Raskolnikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raskolnikov prevents AK from improving his position.

AK looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raskolnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
AK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raskolnikov throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Raskolnikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
AK tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raskolnikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raskolnikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raskolnikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused AK some visible discomfort.
Raskolnikov working the head with strikes.
Raskolnikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
AK is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raskolnikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raskolnikov wants to pass to mount but AK is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Raskolnikov.

AK looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raskolnikov is looking to advance position but AK won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AK trying to control from the bottom.
AK is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
AK is staying active underneath Raskolnikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
AK won't allow Raskolnikov to pass to mount.
AK is trying to stand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Raskolnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
AK throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Raskolnikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

AK actively working from the bottom here.
AK trying to hold on to Raskolnikov's head to control him but Raskolnikov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is looking to advance position but AK won't allow it.
AK tries to get to full guard but Raskolnikov has control of the leg.
Raskolnikov is trying to control the action in half guard but AK is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from AK misses.

Raskolnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
AK slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raskolnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

AK is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raskolnikov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romanovitj Raskolnikov dominated that round.
That's time! AK's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Raskolnikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
AK doesn't manage to clinch there - Raskolnikov circles away.
Raskolnikov throws a lazy right hand but AK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raskolnikov tries for a takedown but AK sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
AK lands a nice shot that snaps Raskolnikov's head back.
AK throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raskolnikov's waist but Raskolnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AK off to one side.
A slow jab from Raskolnikov misses its intended target.

Raskolnikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. AK manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raskolnikov forces his way into half guard.
Raskolnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AK. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raskolnikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raskolnikov winds up and cracks AK with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov drops an elbow to the side of AK's head.
AK wants to get back to full guard.
Raskolnikov is looking to advance position but AK won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AK wants to control but Raskolnikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

AK looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Raskolnikov there.

AK looking for submissions off his back.
AK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raskolnikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
AK looking for a sweep. Not yet AK, not yet.
Raskolnikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raskolnikov is looking to advance position but AK has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Raskolnikov blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

AK looking to secure an arm triangle but Raskolnikov defends it well.
Raskolnikov really wants to buck AK off and get back to his feet.
AK takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raskolnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

AK moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Raskolnikov has worked his arm free - good work by Raskolnikov!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but AK has just dragged him back down to the mat.
AK working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Raskolnikov is trying to improve his position.
AK throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from AK are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Raskolnikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raskolnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Raskolnikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked AK off and has taken his back!
Raskolnikov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
AK is trying to break free.
AK breaks Raskolnikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

AK stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Raskolnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AK defending well as Raskolnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Raskolnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
AK fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Raskolnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. AK is trying to defend but Raskolnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
AK is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romanovitj Raskolnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Raskolnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raskolnikov blocks a jab.
Raskolnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Raskolnikov misses the target.
AK takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raskolnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
AK sizes up Raskolnikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Raskolnikov feints and as AK raises his hands in defense, Raskolnikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raskolnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raskolnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AK trying to keep a closed guard but Raskolnikov is proving a slippery customer.

AK has his foot on Raskolnikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raskolnikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raskolnikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
AK looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

AK working for a triangle but Raskolnikov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raskolnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but AK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raskolnikov wants to pass the guard but AK is keeping the position.
Raskolnikov postures up and lands a big shot to AK's brow.
Raskolnikov stopping the sweep attempt from AK.
Raskolnikov chips away with some ground and pound.
AK has momentary wrist control but Raskolnikov slips an elbow through the middle.

AK throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raskolnikov chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raskolnikov landing with the ground and pound.

AK throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raskolnikov working some strikes from top position.
Raskolnikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
AK 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.
Raskolnikov advances position into side control!
Raskolnikov working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AK manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is looking to take a break and control but AK is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raskolnikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of AK's head.
AK keeping full guard, as Raskolnikov tries to pass.

AK had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raskolnikov defends it easily.
Raskolnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raskolnikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanovitj Raskolnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AK wants to sweep here but Raskolnikov controlling him for the moment.
Raskolnikov trying to control but AK is working from the bottom.
Romanovitj Raskolnikov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but AK is retaining full guard.
Raskolnikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raskolnikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
AK keeping moving, preventing Raskolnikov from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raskolnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from AK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raskolnikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by AK.
Sergei AK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AK misses with a looping right.
AK slips a jab and a cross from Raskolnikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AK missing with a left hand there. Raskolnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
AK misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sergei AK is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raskolnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Raskolnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romanovitj Raskolnikov.
I've got Raskolnikov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romanovitj Raskolnikov!