PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Konstantinov
vs
Stifler

174 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
187 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stifler .
Stifler shoots in for a takedown but Konstantinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Stifler or perhaps it was just good defense by Konstantinov which made him look bad.
Konstantinov throws out a loose jab but Stifler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stifler throws the left hand but Konstantinov avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Stifler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stifler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konstantinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stifler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Konstantinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.
Stifler avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.

Stifler rushes Konstantinov and presses him up against the cage.

Stifler decides to pull guard.
Stifler is looking to stand up but Konstantinov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Konstantinov gets to his feet - Stifler follows without any prompting.
Stifler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stifler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov cracks Stifler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stifler misses with a double jab.
Konstantinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stifler tests Konstantinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Konstantinov misses its intended target.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Stifler 's ribcage but misses.
Stifler stuns Konstantinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stifler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stifler .
The crowd cheers as Konstantinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stifler doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Stifler .
Stifler shoots in for a takedown but Konstantinov shows good takedown defense.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the body
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Konstantinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stifler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stifler swings for the body but Konstantinov moves out of range.
Stifler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stifler .
Konstantinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stifler needs to keep his hands up - Konstantinov had a free shot at his head there.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konstantinov as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stifler .
Good leg kick by Konstantinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Konstantinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stifler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses with a jab to the body

and Stifler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stifler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Konstantinov is looking to control Stifler 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Konstantinov avoid being mounted?
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!
Konstantinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Konstantinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov is pulling down on Stifler 's head. It's preventing any offense from Stifler , at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stifler is looking to stand up but Konstantinov won't let him.
Stifler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konstantinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stifler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stifler is looking to advance position but Konstantinov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Konstantinov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Konstantinov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Stifler slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Stifler dodges it nicely.
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 Vladimir Konstantinov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Konstantinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stifler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Konstantinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Stifler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Konstantinov is trying is best to control the position here.
Stifler trying to control from half guard but Konstantinov is working away.
Stifler with the ground and pound but Konstantinov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stifler preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler looking to pass the guard.
Konstantinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stifler is one step ahead there.
Stifler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konstantinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stifler .
Konstantinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stifler is looking to work some ground and pound but Konstantinov has wrist control.
Stifler wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stifler connects with a couple of short punches.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Stifler from controlling successfully.
Konstantinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stifler works over Konstantinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Konstantinov pulls Stifler in close to prevent any damage.
Stifler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stifler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konstantinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stifler !
Stifler holds on to Konstantinov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Konstantinov looking to finish with strikes here!
Konstantinov trying to control but Stifler is having none of it.
Stifler wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konstantinov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Stifler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stifler wants to improve his position but Konstantinov is controlling well.
Stifler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stifler is concentrating on defense, preventing Konstantinov from advancing position.
Konstantinov is trying to control. Stifler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stifler looking for submissions off his back.
Konstantinov throws a strike but Stifler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Stifler keeps moving.
Stifler keeping full guard, as Konstantinov tries to pass.
Konstantinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Konstantinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stifler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stifler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stifler avoids a kick to the body.
Konstantinov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stifler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konstantinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konstantinov misses with a combination
and Stifler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stifler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Konstantinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Konstantinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladimir Konstantinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Konstantinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stifler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stifler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinov.
Stifler looks for a takedown but Konstantinov sprawls well.
Stifler slips a jab from Konstantinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Stifler .
Stifler avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Stifler defending well as Konstantinov loads up on a big left hand.
Stifler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stifler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stifler throws a big shot that misses.
Konstantinov throws a body punch but Stifler moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Stifler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler with a jab.
Stifler needs to keep his hands up - Konstantinov had a free shot at his head there.
Stifler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konstantinov defends it nicely.
Konstantinov throws a low kick, looking for Stifler 's leg but Stifler calmly moves out of range.
Stifler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konstantinov circles away.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stifler .
Stifler shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stifler blocks a head kick by Konstantinov.
Stifler misses with a body shot
and Konstantinov counters with a nice body kick.
Stifler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stifler checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Konstantinov finds it's way through Stifler 's defenses.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Stifler should have avoided that one.
Konstantinov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stifler is able to avoid easily.
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Stifler looks for a takedown but Konstantinov sprawls well.
Konstantinov tests Stifler 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Konstantinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Konstantinov throws a wild body kick that Stifler sees coming a mile off.
Konstantinov throws a shot from downtown. Stifler moves away and avoids it.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Stifler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stifler . Stifler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stifler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
Konstantinov is looking to land body kicks.
Stifler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Stifler .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konstantinov looks for the body kick but Stifler saw that one coming.
A combination from Stifler does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Konstantinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Konstantinov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Konstantinov!
A very excited looking Vladimir Konstantinov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.