PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman has chosen Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Datsik
vs
Grossman

188 cm
26
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
217 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Les Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Grossman misses.
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Grossman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grossman scores with a jab.
Grossman tried to score with a low kick but Datsik checks it.
Grossman throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Grossman blocks the body kick.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Grossman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Grossman fails with the takedown.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Grossman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman blocks the body kick.
Les Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grossman.
Grossman scores with the left hand. Datsik knows he should have avoided that one.
Grossman shoots for a takedown but Datsik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Datsik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Datsik.
Grossman tries to score with a low kick but Datsik moves his leg out of the way.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
Grossman dodges the punch combination from Datsik.
Grossman misses with a right hand
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to clinch there but Grossman circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grossman.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Grossman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grossman just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Datsik. Datsik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Datsik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Datsik.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to clinch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Datsik to score with a decent uppercut.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Grossman pushes him off.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Datsik wants to clinch up but Grossman keeps it at a distance.
Datsik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grossman.
Grossman throws a combination that misses
and Datsik counters with a thumping low kick.
Grossman misses with a right hand

and Datsik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grossman.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is stalling here.
Grossman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Datsik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman is looking for a takedown.
Datsik lands a nice shot to the body.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grossman misses with a body shot.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Grossman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Datsik stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
Grossman throws a lazy uppercut
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grossman throws a right hand that misses
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Datsik checks a leg kick.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Datsik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Datsik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman misses with a hook.
Grossman circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grossman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grossman swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Grossman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsik needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Datsik misses with a straight left.

Datsik clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Grossman tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman avoids a wild elbow strike from Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman pushes Datsik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grossman can't break the clinch.
Grossman blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grossman prevents a body shot from Datsik.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Datsik prevents the takedown attempt.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Les Grossman has been cut.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossman's brow.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viacheslav Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Grossman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Datsik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
Grossman dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman is working for takedown but Datsik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Grossman.
Datsik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grossman tries to work over Datsik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossman's brow.
Grossman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Les Grossman's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Grossman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Datsik digs a good hook to Grossman's body.
Datsik scores with a body shot.
Datsik stalks Grossman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grossman's face. Grossman staggers backwards, shaken.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Grossman's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Datsik cracks Grossman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Datsik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Grossman pushes him off.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Datsik misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Datsik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman throws a leg kick but Datsik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Grossman.
Grossman blocks a leg kick.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossman throws out the jab.
Grossman defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Datsik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Datsik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Grossman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Datsik takes one on the button.
Viacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Les Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datsik.
Grossman throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Datsik.
Datsik works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman misses with a looping right.
Datsik throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Datsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Datsik.
Grossman looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Grossman.

Grossman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grossman showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Datsik wants to control but Grossman is keeping busy.
Grossman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Datsik defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Datsik is staying active underneath Grossman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grossman thows a huge punch but Datsik dodges it nicely.
Grossman throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
Grossman thows a huge punch but Datsik dodges it nicely.
Grossman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman tries to pass to full mount but Datsik defends it.
Grossman is keen to just control but Datsik is a slippery customer.
Grossman throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grossman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grossman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viacheslav Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viacheslav Datsik!