PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Pulemetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulemetov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Fist. Tarasov has chosen Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now as his entrance music. The key to victory for Maksim Pulemetov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pulemetov
vs
Tarasov

210 cm
19
273 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Pulemetov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulemetov throws a looping overhand right but Tarasov ducks down to avoid it.
Tarasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Pulemetov avoids nicely.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Ivan Tarasov has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarasov is defended easily by Pulemetov.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by Pulemetov.
Pulemetov stuffs the takedown.
Maksim Pulemetov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tarasov.
Tarasov shoots in but Pulemetov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulemetov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulemetov. Pulemetov obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Pulemetov lands a nice shot that snaps Tarasov's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that misses.
Pulemetov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulemetov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarasov looks gassed!
Tarasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pulemetov.
Pulemetov punishes Tarasov's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarasov ducks right into an uppercut from Pulemetov.
Pulemetov lands with a kick to the ribs.

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

Tarasov is rocked!
Pulemetov connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tarasov covering up! Pulemetov comes in with a big uppercut and Tarasov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksim Pulemetov!