PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Belikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Belikov
vs
Antonov

201 cm
20
298 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Valhalla War Gear
Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Belikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Antonov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belikov.
Antonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Belikov tries to clinch but Antonov moves out of range.
Belikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belikov blocks a head kick by Antonov.
Belikov shoots for a takedown but Antonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Belikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antonov as he avoids it easily.

Antonov rushes Belikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Antonov lands a shoulder strike.

Belikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Antonov uses from the top position.
Antonov postures up.
Antonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antonov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Antonov lands a couple of digs.

Belikov is rocked!

Belikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antonov passes into side control.
Belikov is breathing heavily.
Belikov sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belikov is looking to improve his position.
Antonov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Antonov is looking to pass Belikov's guard but actually Belikov recovers to full guard.
Antonov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belikov is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belikov looking to control but Antonov passes into half guard.
Antonov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Antonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antonov.
Antonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belikov punching from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Antonov prevents Belikov from improving his position.
Belikov is pressing down on Antonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonov is working Belikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Antonov cracks Belikov with a solid left hand.
Antonov postures up in Belikov's guard and throws a big left but Belikov blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belikov is on top in guard.
Belikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antonov trying to strike off his back.

Belikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Antonov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonov is not content to let Belikov control the position.
Belikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Antonov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Belikov looking to break Antonov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Antonov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Belikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov tries to escape the position.
Belikov is looking to control Antonov but Antonov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grigori Belikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Belikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Antonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belikov.

Antonov has managed to clinch.
Belikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Antonov won't allow it.
Antonov misses with a punch on the inside.

Antonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonov wants to clinch up but Belikov keeps it at a distance.
Belikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Antonov's hands.
Antonov slips a jab and a cross from Belikov.
Belikov wants to clinch but Antonov slips to the side

and Antonov counters by clinching up.
Antonov tries to break the clinch but Belikov is controlling the position.
Antonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Belikov won't allow it.
Belikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Antonov scores with a nice hook to the head.

Antonov breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belikov shoots in for a double leg but Antonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antonov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Belikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antonov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belikov controlling the action here.
Antonov missing with punches from the bottom.
Antonov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belikov's back!
Belikov is trying to break free.
Antonov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Belikov could be in trouble here!
The referee is taking a good look at Belikov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Antonov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Belikov is trapped and Antonov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belikov breaks Antonov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belikov stands and steps away. Antonov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Belikov! Antonov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Belikov!