PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werdinand Xiilianiatoph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gordan
vs
Xiilianiatoph

190 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Gordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Werdinand Xiilianiatoph!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Ralph Gordan has been cut.

Gordan clinches up with Xiilianiatoph and pushes him back against the cage.

Gordan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xiilianiatoph can do anything to dispel that myth.

Xiilianiatoph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xiilianiatoph striking off his back but it's not causing Gordan any problems.
Xiilianiatoph is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordan is controlling him.
Gordan content to stall in guard here.

Xiilianiatoph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiilianiatoph keeping moving, preventing Gordan from controlling successfully.
Gordan content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ralph Gordan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Xiilianiatoph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiilianiatoph tries to clinch there but Gordan circles away.

Gordan closes the distance and pushes Xiilianiatoph back into the cage.
Gordan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gordan pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordan, not yet.
Xiilianiatoph wants to get up but he can't break Gordan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Xiilianiatoph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiilianiatoph passes Gordan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xiilianiatoph looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordan wants to control but Xiilianiatoph is keeping busy.

Xiilianiatoph is looking for a kimura but Gordan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xiilianiatoph to get the leverage.
Gordan gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiilianiatoph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gordan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Xiilianiatoph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xiilianiatoph tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordan is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiilianiatoph trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiilianiatoph throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiilianiatoph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xiilianiatoph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiilianiatoph trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiilianiatoph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiilianiatoph passes Gordan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Xiilianiatoph wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Xiilianiatoph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xiilianiatoph.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordan moves into full guard.
Xiilianiatoph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xiilianiatoph wants to pass the guard but Gordan is keeping the position.
Xiilianiatoph is looking to stand up but Gordan won't let him.
Xiilianiatoph wants to stand and escape but instead Gordan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiilianiatoph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gordan gets to his feet. Xiilianiatoph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Werdinand Xiilianiatoph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Gordan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xiilianiatoph lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordan shoots in for a double leg but Xiilianiatoph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordan is defended easily by Xiilianiatoph.
Gordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordan tries to clinch up.
Gordan moves in looking to clinch but Xiilianiatoph pushes him off.
Gordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xiilianiatoph's waist but Xiilianiatoph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordan off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xiilianiatoph circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gordan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Xiilianiatoph follows Gordan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werdinand Xiilianiatoph!
During a confident post fight interview, Werdinand Xiilianiatoph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.