PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Kipyatkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Wynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynd has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kipyatkov
vs
Wynd

178 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
302 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Revolution Fatigues

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Kipyatkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Wynd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wynd looks gassed!
Wynd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kipyatkov.

Kipyatkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wynd sprawls well initially but Kipyatkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kipyatkov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Kipyatkov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kipyatkov with a poor takedown

and Wynd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Kipyatkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kipyatkov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynd is pressing down on Kipyatkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kipyatkov is holding on for now.
Wynd prevents Kipyatkov from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Wynd there.
Kipyatkov pushes Wynd off looking to stand but Wynd dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Wynd.
Wynd is pressing down on Kipyatkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kipyatkov is holding on for now.
Wynd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kipyatkov is looking to escape.
Wynd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kipyatkov keeps working.

Kipyatkov kicks Wynd off and gets back to his feet.
Wynd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kipyatkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wynd as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wynd. No joy for Kipyatkov on that attempt.
Wynd throws a leg kick but Kipyatkov moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Kipyatkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wynd which made him look bad.
Kipyatkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wynd counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kipyatkov has time to react.
Ricardo Kipyatkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kipyatkov shoots in for a takedown but Wynd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kipyatkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wynd wants to improve his position but Kipyatkov is controlling well.
Kipyatkov wants to stand but Wynd has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wynd is looking for a sweep. Kipyatkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kipyatkov wants to stand up but Wynd is controlling the position.
Wynd is trying to get back to full guard.

Kipyatkov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kipyatkov shoots in for a double leg but Wynd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kipyatkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kipyatkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wynd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kipyatkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Wynd sprawls well. He's pushed Kipyatkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Kipyatkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wynd thows a body shot but no joy.
Kipyatkov shoots in for a takedown but Wynd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kipyatkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wynd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kipyatkov somewhat.
Wynd leaves Kipyatkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Kipyatkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kipyatkov shoots in but Wynd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kipyatkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wynd swivels and escapes.
Wynd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wynd wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wynd as Kipyatkov shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wynd slaps away a takedown attempt from Kipyatkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kipyatkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wynd.
Kipyatkov shoots and misses
and Wynd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wynd throws a body punch but Kipyatkov moves out of range.
Kipyatkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wynd tries to avoid it but Kipyatkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wynd to the ground. Wynd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kipyatkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wynd as he avoids it easily.
Kipyatkov fails with the takedown

and Wynd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wynd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wynd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kipyatkov is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynd dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kipyatkov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hector Wynd has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wynd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that Kipyatkov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wynd landing shots from mount.
Kipyatkov is trying to stand.
Wynd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wynd dominating with strikes here.
Wynd is landing with some decent strikes but Kipyatkov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kipyatkov really wants to buck Wynd off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kipyatkov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kipyatkov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wynd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kipyatkov really wants to buck Wynd off and get back to his feet.
Wynd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kipyatkov wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kipyatkov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wynd landing shots from mount.
Wynd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kipyatkov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wynd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kipyatkov's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kipyatkov is trying to stand up.
Wynd dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Wynd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kipyatkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wynd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kipyatkov looks for a takedown but Wynd sprawls well.
Kipyatkov shoots in and drives through. Wynd sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Kipyatkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kipyatkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wynd counters with a straight right hand.
Wynd stuffs the takedown attempt from Kipyatkov. Kipyatkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kipyatkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wynd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wynd connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kipyatkov is defended easily by Wynd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kipyatkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wynd counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wynd dives in and scores a takedown into Kipyatkov's guard.
Kipyatkov is wriggling around but Wynd manages to pass to half guard.
Kipyatkov pushes Wynd off looking to stand but Wynd dives back in and keeps control.
Wynd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wynd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wynd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wynd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kipyatkov defending well though.
Wynd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kipyatkov's head.
Kipyatkov pushes Wynd off looking to stand but Wynd dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kipyatkov kicks Wynd off and gets back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Wynd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wynd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kipyatkov tries to break free but Wynd pushes him back against the cage.
Kipyatkov is trying to push Wynd away but Wynd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kipyatkov is trying to force a seperation but Wynd has the dominant position.
Kipyatkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kipyatkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wynd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wynd lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynd stuffs the takedown attempt from Kipyatkov. Kipyatkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kipyatkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wynd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kipyatkov fails with the takedown
letting Wynd counter with a right hand.
Kipyatkov tries for a takedown but Wynd circles away easily

and Wynd counters with a shoot takedown. Kipyatkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kipyatkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wynd dives into side control.
Kipyatkov is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kipyatkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kipyatkov pushes Wynd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wynd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wynd lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kipyatkov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wynd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wynd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kipyatkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kipyatkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kipyatkov wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Wynd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wynd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Wynd!
After the fight, Hector Wynd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.