PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Komov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vladimir Komov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vladimir Komov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Komov
vs
Cruz

175 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Komov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Komov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz with a poor takedown
letting Komov counter with a right hand.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Komov moves out of range easily.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Komov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominick Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Komov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Komov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladimir Komov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Komov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Komov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.
Cruz looks gassed!
Komov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Komov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Komov.

It looks like Dominick Cruz has been cut.
Komov lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Komov. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Komov misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Komov counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to move into range but Komov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Komov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Komov scores with a nice strike.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Komov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Komov's corner calls for a 1-2. Komov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Komov misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Komov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Komov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Komov throws a shot to the body.
Komov scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
Komov swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Komov.
Nice body punch from Komov.
Komov scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Komov scores with a jab to the body.
Komov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Komov lands with a nice body punch.
Komov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Komov lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz avoids the body shot from Komov.
Cruz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Komov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cruz.
Komov tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Komov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Komov digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Komov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Komov. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Komov lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Komov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vladimir Komov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komov.
Komov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Komov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Komov backing up. Komov nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Komov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.
Vladimir Komov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Komov lands a head shot.
Komov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Komov.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Komov counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Komov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Komov lands with a nice body punch.
Vladimir Komov is winning the standup battle so far.
Komov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Komov to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komov thows a body shot but no joy.
Dominick Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komov scores with a shot to the body.
Komov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into rage.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Komov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Komov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Komov just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Komov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Komov connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Komov connects with a single shot there.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Komov.
Komov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komov scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komov lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Komov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cruz tries for a takedown but Komov circles away easily
and Komov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Komov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Komov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cruz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Komov has got the better of the exchanges.
Komov lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Komov.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Komov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Komov.
Komov digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komov. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Komov punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Komov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Komov throws a shot to the body.
Komov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Komov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Komov.
Komov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Komov.
A jab from Komov finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Komov jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Komov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Komov jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Komov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Komov is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Komov.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vladimir Komov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komov punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Komov.
Komov lands a nice looking body shot.
Komov connects with a jab.
Komov lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dominick Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Komov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komov cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Komov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Komov 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 James Glass scores the fight for Vladimir Komov!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Vladimir Komov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Vladimir Komov!

Vladimir Komov wins by unanimous decision!