PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Ponu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Duck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Duck
vs
Ponu

190 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Duck!
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, Adrian Ponu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duck scores with a nice body kick.
Ponu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duck as he avoids it easily.
Duck throws a head kick but Ponu moves out of range.
Ponu avoids the head kick by Duck.
A head kick misses from Duck.
Duck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duck throws a sloppy head kick and Ponu moves out of range easily.
Duck avoids the head kick by Ponu.
Ponu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duck as he avoids it easily.
Duck is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Duck.
Duck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duck tries a head kick but it misses.

Ponu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ponu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ponu works his way into side control.

Ponu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duck prevents Ponu from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ponu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duck manages to get back to half guard.
Ponu is pressing down on Duck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duck is holding on for now.
Ponu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Duck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duck is desperately trying to improve his position but Ponu has a good base and remains in mount.
Ponu tries to control but Duck wriggling away.
Ponu is trying to take his opponent's back.

Ponu wants to finish this one by submission but Duck is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ponu.
Ponu looks gassed!

Ponu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Duck regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck manages to get to full guard.
Duck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Duck looking to control but Ponu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ponu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ponu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Duck has taken his back.

Ponu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Duck looking to break Ponu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ponu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck not allowing Ponu to control his hands.
Ponu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Duck.
Duck has the hooks in. Ponu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Duck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Duck working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duck wants to control but Ponu is keeping busy.
Duck gets his hands free as Ponu looks to control.
Ponu controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.

Ponu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Duck gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Duck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Duck.
Duck throws a sloppy head kick and Ponu moves out of range easily.
Duck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ponu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duck is trying to defend but Ponu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duck is trying to control but can't.
Ponu is looking to advance position but Duck won't allow it.
Duck is trying to maintain the position but Ponu is very close to passing his half guard.

Duck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponu working over Duck with some ground and pound. Duck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duck is refusing to be controlled, as Ponu sits in half guard.
Duck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck.
Duck is trying to keep Ponu in close.

Duck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ponu defends well.
Ponu wants to control from the top but Duck keeps moving.
Duck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duck is looking to stand up but Ponu isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponu trying to control but Duck is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Ponu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Duck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ponu.
Duck throws a push kick but Ponu slaps the foot to one side.

Ponu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duck sprawls well initially but Ponu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duck is looking to escape.

Duck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponu wants to take a breather but Duck is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponu wants to pass the guard but Duck is defending well.
Duck is looking to improve his position.
Duck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck.

Duck working for a triangle but Ponu defends it easily.
Ponu trying to control the position from guard on top but Duck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ponu postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duck keeping moving, preventing Ponu from controlling successfully.
Donald Duck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Donald Duck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Duck throws a low kick but Ponu moves out of range easily.
Duck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donald Duck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duck connects with an inside leg kick.
Ponu is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duck.

Duck lands a big head kick that sends Ponu tumbling to the mat! Duck takes a step backwards and waves Ponu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Adrian Ponu has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duck throws a head kick but Ponu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Duck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Ponu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Duck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donald Duck is winning the standup battle so far.
Duck throws a sloppy head kick and Ponu moves out of range easily.
Duck misses with a head kick.
Duck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ponu shoots in and gets a takedown into Duck's guard.
Duck wants to stand up but Ponu is controlling him.
Duck is trying to control the position but Ponu postures up.
Ponu trying to control but Duck is working from the bottom.
Ponu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Duck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ponu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ponu trying to control but Duck is working from the bottom.
Ponu postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duck moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duck throws a head kick but Ponu moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duck, right into the meat.
Duck throws a head kick but Ponu moves out of range.
Ponu avoids the head kick by Duck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck throws a head kick that misses.
Duck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponu avoids the head kick by Duck.
A head kick misses from Duck.
Duck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ponu avoids the head kick by Duck.
Duck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Duck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponu blocks a head kick by Duck.
Duck throws a sloppy head kick and Ponu moves out of range easily.
Duck tries a head kick but it misses.

Ponu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duck wants to get back to his feet.
Ponu is looking to advance position but Duck won't allow it.
Ponu prevents Duck from standing back up.
Ponu is pressing down on Duck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duck is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ponu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ponu's back!
Duck trying to control.
Ponu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Duck tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ponu tries to get to full guard but Duck has control of the leg.
Ponu wants to control but Duck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponu trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duck is looking to take a break and control but Ponu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Donald Duck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Duck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Duck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Donald Duck!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Donald Duck!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Donald Duck!

Donald Duck wins by unanimous decision!