PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vrach Daltonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen Rock Superstar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Daltonik
vs
Putin

195 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

206 cm
25
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vrach Daltonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daltonik lands a nice looking body shot.
Daltonik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrach Daltonik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daltonik fails to land with a series of punches.
Daltonik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daltonik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Putin scores with a one two! Daltonik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daltonik throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Daltonik fails to land with a series of punches.
Daltonik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daltonik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Putin finds it's way round the side to connect with Daltonik's head.
Putin tests Daltonik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daltonik tries to bum rush Putin with a series of wild strikes but Putin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin moves away from the strike by Daltonik.
Daltonik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putin throws out the jab.
Putin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daltonik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a three punch combo that has Daltonik backing up. Daltonik nods at Putin to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daltonik's head.
Daltonik throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Daltonik misses with a combination
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Daltonik slips a straight right by Putin.
Daltonik misses with the combination.
Daltonik misses with a double jab
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin 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.
Daltonik jabs at Putin's body.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a two punch combo.
Daltonik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Putin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daltonik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daltonik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Putin counters with a nice uppercut.
Daltonik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daltonik throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik misses with a double jab.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a three punch combo that has Daltonik backing up. Daltonik nods at Putin to acknowledge the strikes.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Daltonik misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin connects with a nice looking jab.
Daltonik misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin scores with a jab.
Putin throws a series of punches but Daltonik avoids them all with ease.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a three punch combo that has Daltonik backing up. Daltonik nods at Putin to acknowledge the strikes.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daltonik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Putin!
Daltonik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Daltonik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daltonik misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Putin does it's job there.
Daltonik ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Daltonik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Putin tries to bum rush Daltonik with a series of wild strikes but Daltonik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daltonik misses with a two punch combination.
Putin with a jab.
Putin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daltonik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putin counters with a one-two to the body.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daltonik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Putin misses with a double jab
and Daltonik counters with a series of strikes. Putin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daltonik misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a series of strikes. Daltonik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Putin takes a swing at Daltonik's ribcage but misses.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin cracks Daltonik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Daltonik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with the combination.
Daltonik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Putin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daltonik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
No joy there for Daltonik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daltonik misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daltonik thinking.
Daltonik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daltonik counters with a nice body shot.
Daltonik slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Putin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daltonik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daltonik is looking to wear down Putin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daltonik takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daltonik.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin looks to land a combination but Daltonik avoids it well.
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 Vrach Daltonik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Putin misses with a combination
and Daltonik counters with a one-two to the body.
Putin lands with a shot to the body.
Daltonik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
Putin tests Daltonik's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Daltonik throws a left that rocks Putin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Daltonik dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Putin regain composure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daltonik asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Daltonik crashes against the mat.
Daltonik working the strikes but Putin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Daltonik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though.
Daltonik with the ground and pound but Putin uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daltonik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
Putin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin throws and elbow that misses. Daltonik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Putin's guard. Nice move by Daltonik!
Daltonik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Putin kicks Daltonik off and gets to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daltonik!
Daltonik looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin defending well as Daltonik loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Daltonik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daltonik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Daltonik lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Putin sprawling to the canvas. Daltonik follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Putin hang on?

Putin is rocked!

It looks like Wladimir Putin has been cut.
Daltonik throwing shots but Putin is blocking nicely.
Putin is still in real trouble! Can Daltonik finish him?
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Daltonik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Putin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Putin wants to control but Daltonik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daltonik.
Daltonik wants to free his trapped foot but Putin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daltonik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daltonik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daltonik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daltonik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daltonik thows a huge punch but Putin dodges it nicely.
Daltonik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daltonik.
Putin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daltonik.
Daltonik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daltonik throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daltonik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daltonik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daltonik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daltonik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin thows a body shot but no joy.
Daltonik lands a body shot.
Daltonik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Daltonik.
Putin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Daltonik.
Daltonik throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin looks to land a combination. Daltonik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daltonik.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daltonik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Vrach Daltonik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daltonik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Daltonik.
Daltonik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putin counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrach Daltonik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Putin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Putin throws a right and a left that Daltonik avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Daltonik.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Putin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daltonik misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daltonik counters with a nice body shot.
Putin misses with a combination
and Daltonik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Putin thinking.
Daltonik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daltonik lands a nice looking body shot.
Daltonik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daltonik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Daltonik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daltonik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daltonik here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daltonik lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daltonik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daltonik misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daltonik thinking.
A punch combination from Daltonik misses.
Daltonik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daltonik misses with a two punch combination.
Putin misses with the combination.
Daltonik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daltonik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Daltonik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Daltonik throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
A cross from Putin lands.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Daltonik moved out of range.
Daltonik misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daltonik. Daltonik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Putin misses the jab.
Daltonik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin moves away from the strike by Daltonik.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daltonik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin misses with the combination.
Daltonik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Daltonik misses with a few strikes there.
Putin scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik misses with a double jab
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daltonik misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a left to the body.
Putin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Putin scores with a one two! Daltonik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Putin misses with the combination.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daltonik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daltonik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Putin to score with a decent uppercut.
Putin cracks Daltonik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Putin throws a right hand that Daltonik ducks under and follows up with a left that Daltonik also avoids with ease.
Daltonik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daltonik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin catches Daltonik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrach Daltonik is winning the standup battle so far.
Daltonik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daltonik misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Daltonik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Putin.
Daltonik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Putin counters with a three punch combo that has Daltonik backing up. Daltonik nods at Putin to acknowledge the strikes.
Daltonik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin misses with the combination.
Daltonik throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daltonik walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
Wladimir Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Putin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daltonik throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Daltonik misses with a double jab.
Putin throws a jab when Daltonik was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrach Daltonik.
Well Daltonik 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrach Daltonik!