PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syete Gabilog is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stein
vs
Gabilog

164 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Kirill Stein!
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, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabilog looks for a takedown but Stein sprawls well.
Stein could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Gabilog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stein to the mat! Stein manages to get full guard.
Stein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stein controls Gabilog momentarily but Gabilog frees himself.
Stein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stein tries to get out of the position.
Gabilog preventing the sweep.
Gabilog works over Stein with some ground and pound from guard.

Gabilog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gabilog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stein defends it nicely.
Gabilog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirill Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syete Gabilog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Gabilog persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing.

Gabilog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stein sprawls well initially but Gabilog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gabilog looks gassed!
Gabilog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stein missing with punches from the bottom.
Stein holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gabilog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gabilog tries to pass to full mount but Stein defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stein has one foot on Gabilog's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gabilog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Gabilog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabilog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stein's waist but Stein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabilog off to one side.
Gabilog has a takedown stuffed.
Gabilog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gabilog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gabilog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stein is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein wants to control from the top but Gabilog keeps moving.
Stein sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Stein wants to control from the top but Gabilog keeps moving.
Stein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabilog's guard.
Gabilog keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Syete Gabilog will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gabilog with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stein stops Gabilog from getting back to his feet.
Stein tries to stand and escape but Gabilog actually recovers to full guard.
Gabilog wants to get back to his feet but Stein passes into half guard.
Gabilog is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabilog looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabilog wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stein trying to control from Gabilog's half guard. Gabilog has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stein prevents Gabilog from getting back to his feet.
Gabilog keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gabilog is able to avoid easily.
Gabilog tries for a takedown but Stein circles away easily

and Stein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stein wants to control from the top but Gabilog keeps moving.
Stein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabilog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein won't allow Gabilog to get back to his feet.

Stein gets to his feet - Gabilog follows without any prompting.
Stein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gabilog tries for a takedown but Stein circles away easily

and Stein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gabilog's guard now.
Kirill Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syete Gabilog.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Stein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gabilog with a poor takedown

and Stein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gabilog's guard now.
Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Gabilog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stein seems keen to control Gabilog's posture.
Stein looking to control.
Gabilog passes into half guard.
Gabilog has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stein is desperately trying to improve his position but Gabilog has a good base and remains in mount.
Stein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gabilog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein tries to lock up and control but Gabilog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabilog has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stein's face.
Stein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gabilog trying to pass the guard but Stein defending well.
Stein wants to control but Gabilog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gabilog looks to land a strike but Stein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Stein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
Stein is looking to stand up but Gabilog isn't so interested in that idea.

Stein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gabilog defends it easily.
Stein wants to stand up but Gabilog is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gabilog with a poor takedown

and Stein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabilog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein won't allow Gabilog to get back to his feet.
Gabilog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabilog is keeping the position for now.

That's four 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.

Gabilog is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stein tries to break the clinch but Gabilog is controlling the position.
Gabilog goes for a takedown attempt but Stein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Stein!