PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BOJKA TCHAGIELOV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokito Sacuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BOJKA TCHAGIELOV has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

TCHAGIELOV
vs
Sacuraba

225 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
202 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BOJKA TCHAGIELOV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tokito Sacuraba!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TCHAGIELOV misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sacuraba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
TCHAGIELOV shoots in for a takedown but Sacuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BOJKA TCHAGIELOV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TCHAGIELOV shoots in but Sacuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TCHAGIELOV is defended easily by Sacuraba.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sacuraba.
TCHAGIELOV really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TCHAGIELOV can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two 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.
Sacuraba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down TCHAGIELOV's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacuraba laying and praying for a moment but TCHAGIELOV takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
TCHAGIELOV is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokito Sacuraba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

TCHAGIELOV doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sacuraba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
TCHAGIELOV is trying is best to control the position here.

Sacuraba is looking for a kimura but TCHAGIELOV is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sacuraba to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacuraba is keen to just control but TCHAGIELOV is a slippery customer.
Sacuraba stalling away here and it's allowed TCHAGIELOV to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TCHAGIELOV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TCHAGIELOV controlling the position.

TCHAGIELOV throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
TCHAGIELOV lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sacuraba!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tokito Sacuraba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

TCHAGIELOV gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sacuraba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for TCHAGIELOV!
Sacuraba controlling from mount.
Sacuraba looking to control but TCHAGIELOV is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TCHAGIELOV wants to hold on but Sacuraba pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TCHAGIELOV really wants to buck Sacuraba off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as TCHAGIELOV is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TCHAGIELOV is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tokito Sacuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sacuraba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokito Sacuraba!