PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeorgi Golubev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Muai Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golubev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Azis - mrazih. Juan Muai Thai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Golubev
vs
Muai Thai

192 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeorgi Golubev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Muai Thai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Golubev misses

and Muai Thai counters by clinching up.
Golubev looking to stall.
Golubev is pressed up against the cage. Muai Thai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golubev down to the mat. Golubev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Golubev throws a head kick but Muai Thai moves out of range.
Golubev swats away the attempt to clinch by Muai Thai.
Golubev lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Juan Muai Thai has been cut.
Golubev is breathing heavily.
Muai Thai throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Muai Thai with that takedown attempt.
Golubev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muai Thai.
Jeorgi Golubev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Muai Thai.
Golubev lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golubev leaves Muai Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muai Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Golubev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muai Thai throws a head kick but Golubev moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golubev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muai Thai's head.

Muai Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golubev stops a takedown attempt from Muai Thai.
Golubev working hard to break the clinch.
Muai Thai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golubev has him pressed against the cage.
Golubev wants to get back to striking at distance but Muai Thai won't allow it.
Muai Thai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muai Thai can't get the takedown.
Muai Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golubev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muai Thai has Golubev pressed against the cage, preventing Golubev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Golubev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muai Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golubev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muai Thai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Golubev prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muai Thai breaks the clinch.
Jeorgi Golubev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muai Thai throws a series of punches but Golubev moves out of range.
Muai Thai shoots in but Golubev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golubev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muai Thai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Muai Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muai Thai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Golubev stuffs the takedown.
Muai Thai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Golubev is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muai Thai.
Muai Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golubev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeorgi Golubev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golubev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Muai Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golubev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Muai Thai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muai Thai instigates a clinch.
Muai Thai keeps control of Golubev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Muai Thai breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muai Thai.
Muai Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Muai Thai misses with a few strikes there.
Golubev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muai Thai tries to clinch up but Golubev circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muai Thai.
Muai Thai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golubev misses with a head kick.
Muai Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golubev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muai Thai.
Golubev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muai Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golubev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muai Thai somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Golubev. No joy for Muai Thai on that attempt.

Muai Thai has Golubev up against the cage in a clinch.
Muai Thai tries to pull guard but Golubev holds him up against the cage and eventually Muai Thai drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Golubev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muai Thai tries to pull guard but Golubev won't allow it.

Muai Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golubev leaves Muai Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muai Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Jeorgi Golubev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Muai Thai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Muai Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golubev defends it nicely.
No luck for Muai Thai with that takedown attempt.
Muai Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Golubev tries to sprawl out of it but Muai Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golubev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeorgi Golubev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Muai Thai.

Oooooh!!! Golubev has knocked Muai Thai down with a huge combo! Golubev steps away and waves a wobbly Muai Thai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Muai Thai is rocked!
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!
Muai Thai walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Muai Thai limp body while Golubev jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeorgi Golubev!