PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Popovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by der Fluch. Harry Potter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Potter
vs
Popovich

172 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

168 cm
20
134 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Popovich!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popovich shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popovich throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.

Potter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potter postures up.
Popovich wants to sweep here but Potter controlling him for the moment.

Potter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Popovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Popovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Popovich!
Potter is looking for a sweep.
Popovich is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popovich landing a few strikes.
Popovich throws a strike aimed at the side of Potter's head but Potter avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is not content to let Popovich control the position.
Popovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Potter wants to control but Popovich postures up.
Potter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Popovich.
Potter can't do much from the bottom here.
Popovich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Potter to see if he's OK.
Potter wants to control but Popovich postures up.

Popovich tries for a kimura but Potter is defending well.

Popovich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Popovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Popovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popovich is looking to clinch.
Popovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Popovich.

Popovich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Potter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Potter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Potter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovich has control of Potter's left arm, preventing Potter from doing any damage.
Popovich is trying to control the position but Potter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter trying to control but Popovich is working from the bottom.
Popovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Popovich wants to stand and escape but Potter is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stanislav Popovich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Popovich shoots in and drives through. Potter sprawls well.
Popovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potter defends it nicely.
Popovich shoots for a takedown but Potter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popovich looks gassed!

Potter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popovich sprawls well initially but Potter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Popovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.
Popovich is looking to control Potter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popovich avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stanislav Popovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Popovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potter but Potter pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Popovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potter to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Potter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Popovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Potter has Popovich in his guard.
Popovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Potter is trying to control the position but Popovich postures up.
Popovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Potter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Potter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popovich is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovich is pushing down on Potter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Potter is fighting to maintain full guard but Popovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harry Potter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Popovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Popovich throwing shots but Potter is blocking nicely.
Potter wants to control but Popovich is keeping busy.
Popovich trying to mount his opponent but Potter defends it.
Popovich wants to control but Potter is keeping him busy.
Popovich stalling.
Potter is looking to control Popovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potter avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Popovich is trying to control. Potter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potter controlling the position well.

Stanislav Popovich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Popovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Potter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Popovich.

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

Potter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popovich wants to get back to his feet but Potter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Popovich is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popovich trying to control the position.
Potter wants to control from the top but Popovich keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potter preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harry Potter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Potter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Popovich's half guard.
Potter prevents Popovich from improving his position.
Popovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Popovich wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
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!

Popovich dives in and grabs Potter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes down on Popovich's head and hops out.
Popovich shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Popovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Popovich.
Popovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Potter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Popovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.

Potter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Popovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potter is trying for a kimura here. Popovich looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Potter wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Potter!
Harry Potter thanked the fans post fight for their support.