PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Portokalov comes to the cage accompanied by I Will Not Bow. Singh has chosen Mudvayne - Determined as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Portokalov
vs
Singh

205 cm
28
280 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

192 cm
24
255 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Limon Portokalov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tai Singh!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooh a lovely combination from Portokalov sends Singh down but not out. Portokalov dives into side control looking to finish.

Singh is rocked!

It looks like Tai Singh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Portokalov.
Singh is still in real trouble! Can Portokalov finish him?
Singh bucks up and tries to throw Portokalov off but instead Portokalov has got his back!
Portokalov controls the position.
Singh seems to have recovered his senses.
Portokalov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Singh could be in trouble here!
Portokalov misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
What can Singh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Singh has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Singh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Portokalov.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but Portokalov has full control of the position and if anything, Singh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh covering up well under a series of strikes from Portokalov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Portokalov misses with punches from the back.
Singh is trying to stand back up.
Portokalov controlling from the back.
Portokalov misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov misses with an elbow to the head.
Portokalov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Singh holding both Portokalov 's hands and preventing any damage.

Portokalov has his opponent's back but Singh is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Portokalov.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Portokalov's shoulder, as Portokalov tries to avoid the shot.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Portokalov.
Singh throws a right and a left that Portokalov avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Portokalov.
Singh throws a body punch but Portokalov moves out of range.
Portokalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portokalov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov avoids the body shot from Singh.
Portokalov swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Limon Portokalov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portokalov throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Portokalov slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Portokalov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Limon Portokalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portokalov misses with a looping right.
Portokalov throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Portokalov!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh throws a leg kick but Portokalov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Portokalov at a distance.
Portokalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portokalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Limon Portokalov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Portokalov drops Singh with a left right combo! Portokalov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portokalov trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
Singh tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Portokalov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Singh looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Portokalov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Singh covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portokalov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Singh is trying to stand back up.
Portokalov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Portokalov.
Singh is trying to stand back up.
Portokalov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Portokalov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Singh holding both Portokalov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Good control from Portokalov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Portokalov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Portokalov biding his time, controlling Singh.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Portokalov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Portokalov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Portokalov is looking to control Singh but Singh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Limon Portokalov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Singh seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Portokalov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Singh is backing up but Portokalov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Singh covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Portokalov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Limon Portokalov!
Limon Portokalov retains his heavyweight title!
Limon Portokalov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank the fans for the support and a big thanks to Eric Mac for giving me the chance to become champion. Also, I would like to give a shoutout to Shawn Wallace and his nutrition company Fresh To Death Nutrition. Thank you everyone!'.