PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lesnariano
vs
Takoy

190 cm
22
243 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Odin Takoy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A jab-cross combination lands for Takoy and sends Lesnariano crashing to the mat! Takoy follows him down to the mat - Lesnariano regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Brocky Lesnariano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lesnariano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takoy prevents Lesnariano from improving his position.
Lesnariano trying to control from the bottom.
Takoy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lesnariano.
Lesnariano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lesnariano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lesnariano actively working from the bottom here.

Lesnariano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnariano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnariano is breathing heavily.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Takoy shows good takedown defense.

Takoy bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lesnariano! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnariano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnariano has a closed guard, preventing Takoy from standing up.
Takoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lesnariano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takoy defends well.
Takoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnariano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lesnariano looking for a guillotine here but Takoy defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takoy connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lunges at Lesnariano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnariano's hand.

Takoy drops his shoulder and cracks Lesnariano with a huge uppercut! Lesnariano goes down! Can Takoy finish him?

Lesnariano is rocked!

Brocky Lesnariano's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takoy is looking to stand up but Lesnariano won't let him.

Lesnariano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lesnariano is looking for a triangle but Takoy pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to control from the top but Lesnariano keeps moving.
Takoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lesnariano has his foot on Takoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnariano keeping moving, preventing Takoy from controlling successfully.

Takoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnariano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takoy has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnariano's legs - danger averted.
Takoy tries to stand but Lesnariano is controlling from the bottom.
Lesnariano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to get back to his feet.
Takoy trying to hold on to Lesnariano's head to control him but Lesnariano postures up.

Lesnariano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takoy is just riding it out for now. Lesnariano eventually gives up the hold.

Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lesnariano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takoy sees it coming and defends easily.

Lesnariano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Takoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brocky Lesnariano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Takoy connects with a single shot there.
Takoy connects with a right hand. Lesnariano shakes it off.
Odin Takoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnariano slips under a jab from Takoy.
Takoy lands the left hand.
Takoy wants to clinch up but Lesnariano keeps it at a distance.
Takoy tests Lesnariano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnariano shoots for a takedown but Takoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lesnariano fails to land the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takoy, as that shot connected.
Lesnariano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takoy lunges at Lesnariano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnariano's hand.

Brocky Lesnariano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takoy scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy digs a good body shot into Lesnariano's ribs.
Takoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takoy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnariano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnariano's head.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Takoy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takoy 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.
Lesnariano fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Takoy finds it's target.
Takoy cracks Lesnariano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Takoy there.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takoy is fending him off so far but Lesnariano persists. Nope, Takoy circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Takoy does it's job there.
Lesnariano walks into a stiff left hand from Takoy.
Lesnariano shoots in and drives through. Takoy sprawls well.
Lesnariano fails to land the takedown.
Lesnariano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnariano backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Takoy connects with a right hand. Lesnariano shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Takoy. No joy for Lesnariano on that attempt.
Takoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnariano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnariano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown but Takoy sprawls well.
Takoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnariano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takoy lands the left hand.

Lesnariano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takoy is looking to control Lesnariano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takoy avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnariano is working for a kimura but Takoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Takoy is looking to escape.

Lesnariano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takoy is just riding it out for now. Lesnariano eventually gives up the hold.
Takoy is looking for a sweep. Lesnariano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lesnariano wants to work for an arm triangle but Takoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy keeping hold of Lesnariano's head, controlling as best he can.
Takoy is looking to improve his position.
Takoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but Takoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnariano to get the leverage.
Takoy is trying to control but can't.

Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takoy wants to improve his position but Lesnariano is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Takoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brocky Lesnariano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lesnariano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnariano. Lesnariano gets slowly back to his feet.
Takoy thuds a left hand into Lesnariano's body.
Takoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lesnariano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lesnariano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnariano's hands.
Lesnariano walks into a stiff left hand from Takoy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takoy moves in looking to clinch but Lesnariano pushes him off.
Lesnariano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takoy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnariano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Takoy as he connects with a hook.
Brocky Lesnariano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takoy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesnariano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takoy avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Takoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnariano fails with the takedown.
Odin Takoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnariano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Takoy misses.
Lesnariano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnariano somewhat.
Takoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lesnariano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takoy but Takoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnariano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnariano.
Takoy throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnariano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takoy leaves Lesnariano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lesnariano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lesnariano wants to work for an arm triangle but Takoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lesnariano seems to be working for a kimura but Takoy defends the submission attempt.

Lesnariano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano wants to pass to mount but Takoy is defending the position.
Takoy pushes Lesnariano off looking to stand but Lesnariano dives back in and keeps control.

Lesnariano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lesnariano is working for a submission of some sort.
Takoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnariano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brocky Lesnariano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnariano on the side of the head.
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Takoy.
Nice body punch from Takoy.
Takoy cracks Lesnariano with a good jab.
Takoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnariano fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takoy with a nice cross.
Lesnariano misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Takoy finds it's way through Lesnariano's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Takoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takoy 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Takoy!