PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. Monet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Demikovic
vs
Monet

191 cm
28
250 lbs
14 - 15 - 2

200 cm
25
288 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Monet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic moves away from the strike by Monet.

Monet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demikovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monet pulls Demikovic in close to prevent any damage.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Monet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monet trying to control the position.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Monet keeps moving.
Monet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demikovic manages to get himself to full guard.

Demikovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demikovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demikovic.
Demikovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demikovic somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demikovic pinned against the cage. Demikovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but Monet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monet.

Monet gets tackled into the cage by Demikovic. Demikovic maintains the clinch.
Monet goes for a takedown attempt but Demikovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demikovic stuffs the takedown.
Monet misses with an uppercut
enabling Demikovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Demikovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Monet.
Monet lands a right hook to the body.

Demikovic instigates a clinch.
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!
Demikovic is trying to break free.
Demikovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Monet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Monet swings wildly with an uppercut but Demikovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demikovic goes for a takedown attempt but Monet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic shoots for a takedown but Monet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demikovic connects with a body shot that sends Monet's belly button to the back.
Monet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demikovic.
Monet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Raphael Monet has been cut.
Demikovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monet avoids it really well and circles away.
Demikovic staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monet.
Demikovic stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Monet.
Monet throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Demikovic tries to bench press Monet off him but Monet keeps the position.
Demikovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monet prevents Demikovic from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monet thows a huge punch but Demikovic dodges it nicely.
Demikovic wants to get back to his feet.

Monet is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Nicolai Demikovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raphael Monet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Monet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demikovic.
Monet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monet swings widly with a right hand
and Demikovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nicolai Demikovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Monet throws a predictable looking body shot

so Demikovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demikovic passes Monet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demikovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Monet is refusing to be controlled, as Demikovic sits in half guard.
Demikovic works his way into full mount!
Monet is squirming around, avoiding Demikovic's attempts to control the action.
Demikovic controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic blocks Monet's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Monet swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Demikovic tries to control but Monet wriggling away.
Demikovic is really struggling to control Monet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Demikovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monet?
Monet is working to get back to half guard.
Demikovic lands a big elbow.

That has opened up Raphael Monet's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monet working to try and regain half guard.
Demikovic dominating with strikes here.

The cut above Raphael Monet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monet can't escape the position.
Monet is in a horrible position here. Demikovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Raphael Monet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raphael Monet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolai Demikovic!
Nicolai Demikovic very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.