PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov comes to the cage accompanied by Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. This should be a great matchup!

Baskov
vs
Bloggs

189 cm
28
249 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

186 cm
31
255 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe Bloggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Bloggs.
Bloggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Baskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Bloggs catches Baskov right on the button with a cross.

Bloggs clinches with his opponent.
Bloggs is looking for a takedown.
Bloggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Baskov won't allow it.
Baskov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bloggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bloggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Baskov.
Bloggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Baskov won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baskov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Baskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baskov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bloggs tries to avoid it but Baskov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bloggs to the ground. Bloggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloggs throws a series of punches but Baskov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs thows a left - swing and a miss!

Bloggs scores with a takedown into Baskov's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bloggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Baskov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Baskov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baskov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloggs looking to pass the guard.
Bloggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs won't allow Baskov to sweep him here.
Baskov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baskov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloggs.
Bloggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baskov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Baskov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloggs is aware though and is defending well.
Bloggs trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
Bloggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Baskov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloggs is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baskov controls Bloggs momentarily but Bloggs frees himself.
Baskov keeping moving, preventing Bloggs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baskov pushes Bloggs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Baskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Bloggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baskov, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Baskov backwards.
Bloggs lands with a left to the head.
Baskov presses Bloggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Baskov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bloggs can't fight it off and eventually Baskov manages to take the fight to the floor. Bloggs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Baskov is looking to advance position but Bloggs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bloggs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baskov is looking to improve his position but Bloggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Baskov taking shots to the head.
Bloggs dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Baskov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bloggs lands a nice shot to the head.

Baskov is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloggs connects with a bit shot that sees Baskov covering up! More strikes from Bloggs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bloggs is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bloggs!