PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahamonde's entrance music is Ennio Morricone FT. Nas - Ecstasy of Gold. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bahamonde
vs
Tugarinov

213 cm
20
274 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

183 cm
27
228 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Bahamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahamonde's corner calls for a 1-2. Bahamonde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tugarinov blocks a head kick by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands with an uppercut that bounces Tugarinov off the ropes and back into range.
Tugarinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bahamonde tries to sprawl out of it but Tugarinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bahamonde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bahamonde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bahamonde moves in looking to clinch but Tugarinov pushes him off.
Bahamonde throws a head kick but Tugarinov moves out of range.
Bahamonde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up.

Bahamonde drives through and clinches with Tugarinov against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bahamonde is pressed up against the ropes. Tugarinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bahamonde down to the mat. Bahamonde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bahamonde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tugarinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bahamonde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tugarinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eduardo Bahamonde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Tugarinov.

Bahamonde darts in and clinches Tugarinov up against the ropes.
Tugarinov managing to block the knees to the body from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tugarinov.
Bahamonde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tugarinov.
Bahamonde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tugarinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Bahamonde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tugarinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tugarinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bahamonde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bahamonde lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahamonde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tugarinov.
Bahamonde misses with a head kick.
Bahamonde scores with a head kick. Tugarinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tugarinov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bahamonde is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tugarinov.
Bahamonde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov fails to land the takedown.
Tugarinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bahamonde as he avoids it easily.
Tugarinov looks gassed!
Bahamonde lands a high kick!
Tugarinov slips a jab and a cross from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bahamonde misses with a head kick.
Bahamonde throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Tugarinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bahamonde.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tugarinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bahamonde lands with a kick to the temple. Tugarinov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tugarinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bahamonde avoids it really well and circles away.
Bahamonde throws a head kick but Tugarinov moves out of range.
Bahamonde lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Bahamonde. No joy for Tugarinov on that attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bahamonde. Tugarinov shrugs it off though.
Bahamonde lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bahamonde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Bahamonde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Bahamonde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bahamonde misses with a knee to the head.
Tugarinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bahamonde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bahamonde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tugarinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tugarinov jumps guard but Bahamonde turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bahamonde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tugarinov.
Eduardo Bahamonde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Tugarinov.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bahamonde lands a good knee to the midsection. Tugarinov won't want to take too many of those.
Tugarinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tugarinov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Bahamonde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bahamonde drives through and clinches with Tugarinov against the ropes.
Bahamonde tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Sasha Tugarinov has been cut.
Tugarinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head.

Bahamonde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tugarinov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bahamonde.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bahamonde has closed the distance and engaged Tugarinov in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bahamonde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tugarinov can do to turn this around?
Bahamonde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tugarinov's face.
Bahamonde missing with knees to the body.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde working Tugarinov over with knees to the body.
Bahamonde tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Bahamonde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bahamonde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tugarinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tugarinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahamonde gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bahamonde pushes off an throws an elbow but Tugarinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bahamonde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tugarinov managing to block the knees to the body from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but Tugarinov blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tugarinov.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tugarinov avoids it.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but Tugarinov blocks it.
Bahamonde throws an elbow but it misses.
Bahamonde landing knees to the head.
Bahamonde throws an elbow that misses.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bahamonde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tugarinov is defending well for now.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head.
Tugarinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bahamonde is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bahamonde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Tugarinov's cut.
That's time! Bahamonde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bahamonde throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tugarinov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tugarinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bahamonde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tugarinov.

Tugarinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bahamonde sees it coming and defends easily.

Tugarinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bahamonde tries to kick Tugarinov off but Tugarinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tugarinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugarinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Tugarinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bahamonde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tugarinov is looking for a kimura here.

Bahamonde kicks Tugarinov off and gets back to his feet.
Bahamonde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bahamonde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eduardo Bahamonde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eduardo Bahamonde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bahamonde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tugarinov blocks an elbow strike.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tugarinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Tugarinov wants the takedown. Bahamonde is fighting it off but Tugarinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bahamonde's guard against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tugarinov stops Bahamonde from standing up.

Tugarinov has gone for a leg lock! Bahamonde slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tugarinov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tugarinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bahamonde defends it easily.

Bahamonde stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sasha Tugarinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bahamonde clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands a good knee to the midsection. Tugarinov won't want to take too many of those.
Tugarinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahamonde with a knee to the head.
Tugarinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eduardo Bahamonde has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov blocks an elbow strike.

Bahamonde manages to break the clinch.
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tugarinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tugarinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tugarinov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tugarinov avoids the head kick by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bahamonde instigates a clinch.
Tugarinov tries to pull guard but Bahamonde holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tugarinov drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Bahamonde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bahamonde, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Bahamonde!
Eduardo Bahamonde managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Gilop®, into his post fight interview.