PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codename XHTC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Belikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). XHTC's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - You're my best friend. Belikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Label Society - Doomsday Jesus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

XHTC
vs
Belikov

225 cm
23
401 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

201 cm
25
305 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Codename XHTC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Belikov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belikov moves away from the strike by XHTC.
A big right from Belikov misses.

Belikov lands a big shot that drops XHTC! Can he finish him?

XHTC is rocked!

It looks like Codename XHTC has been cut.
XHTC is breathing heavily.
Belikov trying to control the position from guard on top but XHTC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh XHTC is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belikov wants to pass the guard but XHTC is keeping the position.
XHTC has momentary wrist control but Belikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Belikov scoring with some ground and pound.
XHTC will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belikov lands a couple of digs.
Belikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with XHTC. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belikov trying to control the position from guard on top but XHTC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belikov wants to stand but XHTC has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XHTC looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belikov is one step ahead there.
Belikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Belikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Belikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. XHTC knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Belikov decides to stand back up. Belikov steps back and let's XHTC get back to his feet.
Belikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
XHTC seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belikov. XHTC does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Belikov thows a body shot but no joy.
XHTC avoids the head kick by Belikov.
Grigori Belikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Belikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down XHTC rather than just go for the knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
XHTC keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
XHTC keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belikov.
Belikov throws a lazy right hand but XHTC sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belikov throws an overhand right that lands on XHTC's shoulder, as XHTC tries to avoid the shot.
Belikov misses with a straight right.
XHTC keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belikov.

Belikov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! XHTC goes down! Can Belikov finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
XHTC tries to land a sweep but no joy.
XHTC keeping moving, preventing Belikov from controlling successfully.
Belikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belikov tries to stand but XHTC is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belikov wants to control from the top but XHTC keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Belikov misses.
Belikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but XHTC moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Belikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Codename XHTC'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.

XHTC showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belikov.
Belikov throws a wild body kick that XHTC sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Belikov.
XHTC uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belikov.
XHTC moves in looking to clinch but Belikov pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belikov wants it to stay on the feet.
BOOM! Belikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops XHTC. XHTC tries to recover but Belikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and XHTC lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Belikov!