PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Chepakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentti Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ali
vs
Chepakov

182 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

198 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatoli Chepakov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chepakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chepakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Chepakov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chepakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali scores with a jab. Chepakov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pentti Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chepakov slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chepakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.

Chepakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chepakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
Chepakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chepakov advances position into side control!
Ali is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Chepakov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ali stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

Chepakov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ali has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chepakov but great work by Ali.
Ali wants to stand but Chepakov has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ali stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chepakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Chepakov moved out of range.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chepakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chepakov checks it well.
Chepakov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Chepakov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chepakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chepakov throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chepakov moves away.
Ali tries to clinch up but Chepakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chepakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pentti Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Chepakov.
Chepakov throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Chepakov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali throws a head kick but Chepakov moves out of range.
Chepakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chepakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali tries to clinch but Chepakov is having none of it.
Chepakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ali circles away.
Chepakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chepakov's hands.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chepakov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chepakov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chepakov is out of range.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chepakov at a distance.
Pentti Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chepakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chepakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali 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.
Chepakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Ali as he checks the leg kick.
Chepakov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chepakov slips under a jab from Ali.
Chepakov avoids the body shot from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali works over Chepakov's head and body with a nice combination.
Chepakov is looking to land body kicks.
Ali throws a combination. Chepakov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chepakov fails with a takedown attempt.

Ali moves into range and clinches up with Chepakov.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chepakov is keeping busy.
Chepakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Chepakov tries to land a knee to the head but Ali blocks with his arms.

Chepakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chepakov shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Chepakov's belly button to the back.
Ali digs a good hook to Chepakov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentti Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Chepakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pentti Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Chepakov.
Chepakov is looking to land body kicks.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Chepakov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali is looking to wear down Chepakov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Ali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chepakov doesn't seem phased though.
Ali works Chepakov's body with a nice hook.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chepakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chepakov is breathing heavily.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Chepakov's head.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chepakov's hands.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Chepakov is just out of range.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Chepakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Chepakov ducks down to avoid it.
Chepakov shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ali misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chepakov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Chepakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali looks to land a combination but Chepakov avoids it well.
Chepakov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chepakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Chepakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Chepakov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ali, who protects the arm well.

Chepakov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ali to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chepakov back to the ropes. Ali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali jabs at Chepakov's body.
Anatoli Chepakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chepakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chepakov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chepakov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chepakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chepakov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chepakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chepakov misses with a body kick.
Chepakov has a takedown stuffed.
Ali punishes Chepakov's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chepakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pentti Ali just wasn't active enough.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali sizes up Chepakov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chepakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chepakov won't allow Ali to sweep him here.

Chepakov gets to his feet. Ali looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Ali dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ali misses with a hook.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chepakov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chepakov tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chepakov looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Chepakov fails with the takedown.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chepakov misses with a low kick.
Chepakov ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chepakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chepakov moves away.
Ali with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Chepakov moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Chepakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Chepakov persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentti Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Chepakov.
Chepakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Ali swings for the body but Chepakov moves out of range.
Ali tries to clinch but Chepakov moves out of range.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chepakov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chepakov.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chepakov manages to avoid it.
Chepakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.

Chepakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is looking to reverse the position.

Chepakov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ali to his feet.
Ali works Chepakov's body with a nice hook.
Ali blocks a head kick by Chepakov.
A nice combination there by Ali.
Ali jabs at Chepakov's body.
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.
Chepakov misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chepakov.
Ali works Chepakov's body with a nice hook.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chepakov walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Chepakov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali scores with a hook.
Chepakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Ali.
Chepakov shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali catches Chepakov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chepakov fails to land the takedown.
Chepakov moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chepakov has time to react.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anatoli Chepakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Chepakov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chepakov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ali has Chepakov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chepakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Chepakov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Pentti Ali!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Pentti Ali!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Pentti Ali!

Pentti Ali wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Pentti Ali started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.