PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentinov has chosen Krasnodar as his entrance music. Vladimir Putin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Putin
vs
Valentinov

175 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valentinov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valentinov has managed to clinch.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Putin is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentinov gets an underhook and turns Putin into the cage.
Valentinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Valentinov.
Putin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentinov is defending well.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Putin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Valentinov has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valentinov throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinov lands a right hand.
Putin fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentinov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinov.
Putin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin tries a body shot but Valentinov blocks it.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinov lands an uppercut.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Valentinov on the inside.
Valentinov lands a left hand.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Valentinov avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentinov smiles and moves away.
Valentinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentinov is looking to clinch.

Valentinov rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Putin is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Valentinov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin is trying to stall.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov misses with some punches.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Valentinov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentinov gets an underhook and turns Putin into the cage.
Valentinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Valentinov lands an uppercut.
Putin looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Valentinov.
Valentinov misses with the head strike.
Putin looking to stall.
Putin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentinov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Valentinov avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Valentinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putin wants a takedown but no success here.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Valentinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to pull guard but Valentinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Putin drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin tries to pull guard but Valentinov won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentinov lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Valentinov 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.

Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Valentinov. No joy for Putin on that attempt.
Valentinov is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.

Putin gets tackled into the cage by Valentinov. Valentinov maintains the clinch.
Valentinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Valentinov misses with some punches.
Boris Valentinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinov controls the action.
Valentinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentinov lands a right hand.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin tries to pull guard but Valentinov won't allow it.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin tries to pull guard but Valentinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Putin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Valentinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentinov lands an uppercut.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin tries to pull guard but Valentinov won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.
Valentinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin trying to control the position but instead, Valentinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Putin into the cage.
Putin blocking some punches.
Valentinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Still in the clinch, Valentinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentinov smiles and moves away.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Valentinov drives through and clinches with Putin against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinov fails to land.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentinov.
Valentinov lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Valentinov.
Putin fails to pull guard.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentinov lands with a left to the head.
Valentinov throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to score a body lock takedown but Valentinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.
Valentinov blocks a body shot from Putin.
Valentinov misses with some punches.
Valentinov misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinov controls the action.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin trying to control the position but instead, Valentinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Putin into the cage.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Putin blocking some punches.
Valentinov lands with a right to the head.
Valentinov lands with a right to the head.
Putin tries to score a body lock takedown but Valentinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Valentinov.
Valentinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov misses with some punches.
Putin taking a breather.
Valentinov lands an uppercut.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valentinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin misses with a body punch.
Valentinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valentinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valentinov tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Valentinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Valentinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Putin gets tackled into the cage by Valentinov. Valentinov maintains the clinch.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin tries to work over Valentinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Valentinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Valentinov.
Valentinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentinov misses with the head strike.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Valentinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Valentinov lands an uppercut.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin blocking some punches.
Valentinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinov controls the action.
Putin is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Valentinov on the inside.
Valentinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentinov is defending well.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valentinov as Putin tries to tie him up.
Putin has Valentinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valentinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin is looking to control Valentinov's arms but Valentinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Putin has his back to the cage.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.
Still in the clinch, Valentinov scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov is pressed up against the cage. Putin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valentinov down to the mat. Valentinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valentinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.

Valentinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentinov scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin tries to pull guard but Valentinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Putin drops back down to his feet.
Valentinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinov controls the action.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Valentinov.
Putin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valentinov is keeping busy.
A short right from Valentinov on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinov.
Putin stalling in the clinch but Valentinov improves position.
Valentinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Valentinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vladimir Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putin looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinov.
Valentinov scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov misses with the head strike.
Valentinov lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Valentinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentinov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Boris Valentinov!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Boris Valentinov!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Boris Valentinov!

Boris Valentinov wins by unanimous decision!