PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urie Sergeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackout Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sergeyev
vs
Star

185 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urie Sergeyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blackout Star!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Star scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Urie Sergeyev has been cut.
Star fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sergeyev avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergeyev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Star shoots for a double leg takedown but Sergeyev sprawls well. He's pushed Star's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Star enables Sergeyev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Star manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sergeyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Star's head.
Star is looking to stand back up but Sergeyev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Star.
Sergeyev thows a huge punch but Star dodges it nicely.
Sergeyev thows a huge punch but Star dodges it nicely.
Sergeyev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sergeyev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sergeyev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Star is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeyev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Star wants to improve his position but Sergeyev is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Sergeyev.
Sergeyev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Sergeyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Star sees it coming and defends easily.
Sergeyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Star keeps working.
Sergeyev thows a huge punch but Star dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeyev slips a nice elbow through Star's hands, connecting with Star's forehead.
Sergeyev wants to pass the guard but Star is defending well.
Sergeyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sergeyev is looking to take a break and control but Star is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Star has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sergeyev is working away from the top position though.
Sergeyev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Star!
Sergeyev controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergeyev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sergeyev unloading with bombs!
Star tries to lock up and control but Sergeyev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sergeyev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sergeyev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sergeyev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Star tries to hold on but Sergeyev postures up.
Sergeyev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Star is rocked!
Star looks gassed!
Sergeyev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Star bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sergeyev and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urie Sergeyev!
Urie Sergeyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.