PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dulin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot - Before I Forget. Supernova has chosen Karma Police as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dulin
vs
Supernova

185 cm
27
170 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

183 cm
29
180 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supernova tries to clinch but Dulin moves out of range.
A big left from Supernova misses.
Dulin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Supernova.
Supernova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supernova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dulin lands a jab to Supernova's midsection.
Dulin has a takedown stuffed.
Supernova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dulin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Supernova connects with a looping right hand.
Supernova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dulin throws a hook but Supernova blocks it.
That kick from Supernova tenderised Dulin's leg. Dulin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunny Supernova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin misses with a takedown attempt - Supernova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dulin blocks a leg kick.
Supernova takes a swing at Dulin's ribcage but misses.
Supernova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dulin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dulin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supernova avoids the body shot from Dulin.
Dulin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dulin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supernova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supernova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dulin blocks a leg kick.
Supernova tried to score with a low kick but Dulin checks it.
Supernova throws a low kick but Dulin moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dulin checks a leg kick.
Dulin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dulin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dulin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supernova.
Supernova tries to clinch but Dulin is having none of it.
Supernova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dulin is able to avoid easily.
Supernova tries to land a leg kick but Dulin saw it coming and moves away.
Supernova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dulin.
Supernova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Supernova throws a nice looking combination but Dulin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dulin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dulin with a nice head shot there.
Dulin throws a big elbow that misses.
Supernova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dulin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supernova wants to sweep here but Dulin controlling him for the moment.
Supernova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dulin throws a big elbow that misses.
Dulin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dulin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supernova wants to sweep here but Dulin controlling him for the moment.
Dulin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Supernova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supernova is pulling down on Dulin's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Dulin from controlling successfully.
Dulin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dulin tries to free his leg and advance position but Supernova is retaining full guard.
Dulin is looking to work some ground and pound but Supernova has wrist control.
Supernova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dulin throwing strikes but missing.
Supernova is trying to keep Dulin in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dulin postures up in Supernova's guard and throws a big left but Supernova blocks it.
Supernova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dulin is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Dulin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Dulin. Those never looked like landing.
Dulin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supernova at a distance.
Dulin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supernova.
Supernova misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Dulin misses the target.
Dulin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Supernova as he jumps to the side.
Supernova misses with a head kick.
Dulin takes one to the side of the head.
Supernova misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Supernova.
Supernova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dulin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova cracks the inside of Dulin's front leg.
Supernova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supernova throws a body kick the misses

so Dulin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dulin wants to pass the guard but Supernova is keeping the position.
Supernova looking for a sweep. Not yet Supernova, not yet.
Dulin throwing strikes from guard but Supernova blocks nicely.
Supernova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dulin manages to get himself to full guard.

Supernova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dulin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supernova defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dulin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Supernova controls the pace.

Dulin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Supernova passes into half guard.
Dulin trying to hold on to Supernova's head to control him but Supernova postures up.
Supernova controlling the action here.
Dulin tries to roll over but Supernova keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova is taking a breather. Dulin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ivan Dulin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sunny Supernova hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dulin throws a series of punches but Supernova moves out of range.
Supernova throws a combination that misses
and Dulin counters with a left to the body.
Dulin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supernova.
Dulin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin looks to score with a jab to the body but Supernova is just out of range.
Supernova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dulin's sensitive parts.
Sunny Supernova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Supernova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Supernova.
Sunny Supernova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Supernova.
Supernova thuds his shin into the meat of Dulin's side.

Dulin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Supernova was covering up waiting for the punch and Dulin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Dulin from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dulin trying to move into half guard but instead Supernova has managed to sweep!
Dulin wants to stand and escape but Supernova is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sunny Supernova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dulin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supernova avoids it really well and circles away.
Supernova misses with a body kick.
Ivan Dulin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Supernova moves into the clinch successfully.
Supernova slows down the pace here.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Supernova.

Supernova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dulin shoots in but no luck this time.
Supernova lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Supernova finds it's target.
Dulin throws a body punch but Supernova moves out of range.
Dulin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Supernova.
Supernova connects with the punch.
Dulin avoids the head kick by Supernova.
Dulin catches Supernova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Supernova looks for the body kick but Dulin saw that one coming.
Supernova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supernova misses with a leg kick.
Supernova moves out of range as Dulin strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dulin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supernova throws the left hand but Dulin avoids the punch easily.
Dulin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dulin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Supernova doesn't seem phased though.
Supernova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dulin.
Dulin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Supernova tries to clinch up but Dulin circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Supernova.
Supernova misses with a looping right.
Supernova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Supernova.
An inside leg kick lands from Supernova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a body punch but Dulin moves out of range.
Supernova just misses with a punch to the body.
Supernova throws out a loose jab but Dulin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dulin lands a head shot.
Supernova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Supernova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dulin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Supernova.
Dulin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Supernova defends it nicely.
Dulin blocks a head kick by Supernova.
Supernova lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dulin blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supernova looks for the body kick but Dulin saw that one coming.
Dulin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supernova.
Supernova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dulin throws a hook but Supernova blocks it.
Supernova looks to land a combination. Dulin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Supernova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dulin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dulin tries for a takedown but Supernova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Supernova.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dulin scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Dulin or perhaps it was just good defense by Supernova which made him look bad.
Dulin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Supernova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Supernova 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Supernova!
During a confident post fight interview, Sunny Supernova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.