PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Raskolnikof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Raskolnikof
vs
Sparrow

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

5th Round Clothing
Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Raskolnikof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sparrow feints and as Raskolnikof raises his hands in defense, Sparrow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Sparrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raskolnikof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raskolnikof just misses with a punch to the body.
Raskolnikof swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sparrow breaks from the clinch.

Sparrow has managed to clinch.
Sparrow looking to stall.
A short left from Sparrow.
Raskolnikof gets through Sparrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raskolnikof blocks a body shot from Sparrow.
A right hand to the body from Sparrow.
Raskolnikof has had enough of the clinch but Sparrow keeps him there for the moment.
Raskolnikof stalling in the clinch but Sparrow improves position.
Sparrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparrow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Raskolnikof misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sparrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sparrow.
Raskolnikof swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sparrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vladimir Raskolnikof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raskolnikof throws a body punch but Sparrow moves out of range.

Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Raskolnikof tries to break the clinch but Sparrow is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Sparrow.

Sparrow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raskolnikof regains guard immediately.
Raskolnikof on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raskolnikof tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Raskolnikof keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikof keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sparrow's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Sparrow.
Sparrow cracks Raskolnikof with an open hand slap.
Sparrow moves in looking to clinch but Raskolnikof pushes him off.
Raskolnikof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Raskolnikof.
Sparrow connects with a single shot there.

Sparrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raskolnikof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparrow has him pressed against the cage.
Sparrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikof misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskolnikofs head.
Raskolnikof lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparrow gets through Raskolnikof's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow lands a nice knee to the body.
Raskolnikof is breathing heavily.

Sparrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sparrow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raskolnikof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparrow, as that shot connected.
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!
Sparrow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sparrow duly obliges.
Horrible takedown by Sparrow or perhaps it was just good defense by Raskolnikof which made him look bad.
Sparrow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sparrow throws out a powerful jab.
Raskolnikof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raskolnikof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Sparrow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raskolnikof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raskolnikof knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparrow on the ground.
Sparrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Raskolnikof has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Raskolnikof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sparrow scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparrow's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparrow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sparrow forces Raskolnikof back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Raskolnikof fails to land.

Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Sparrow.
Raskolnikof stuns Sparrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Raskolnikof. Those never looked like landing.
Raskolnikof swings for the body but Sparrow moves out of range.
Raskolnikof just misses with a punch to the body.
Raskolnikof throws a series of punches but Sparrow moves out of range.
Raskolnikof misses with a body punch
and Sparrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Sparrow with that takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raskolnikof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparrow moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raskolnikof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raskolnikof misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparrow counters with a nice body shot.
Sparrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raskolnikof in his tracks.
Sparrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikof avoids it really well and circles away.
Raskolnikof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raskolnikof takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Sparrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sparrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raskolnikof is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow trying to pass the guard but Raskolnikof defending well.
Sparrow controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sparrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raskolnikof sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparrow looking to control but Raskolnikof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparrow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raskolnikof?
Sparrow tries to control but Raskolnikof wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow is working for a guillotine from mount but Raskolnikof frees his head quite easily.
Sparrow throwing strikes here but Raskolnikof is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sparrow controlling from mount.
Sparrow looking to control but Raskolnikof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Raskolnikof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab, jab by Sparrow - just one landing.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot.
Sparrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sparrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparrow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raskolnikof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sparrow has closed the distance and engaged Raskolnikof in a clinch.
Sparrow pushes Raskolnikof back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparrow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow lands a body punch.
Raskolnikof is trying to push Sparrow away but Sparrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sparrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jack Sparrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparrow lands a nice uppercut.
Raskolnikof is trying to break free.
Sparrow pushes Raskolnikof back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikof throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparrow.
Sparrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow is working Raskolnikof over against the cage.
Sparrow landing knees to the body.
Sparrow landing knees to the body.
Raskolnikof blocks an elbow strike.
Raskolnikof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raskolnikof.

Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow trying to control the action but Raskolnikof is working from the bottom.
Sparrow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raskolnikof will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Sparrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sparrow's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparrow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparrow is looking to clinch.

Sparrow closes the distance and pushes Raskolnikof back into the cage.
Sparrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Raskolnikof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskolnikofs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sparrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raskolnikof back to the cage. Sparrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sparrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Raskolnikof off the cage and back into range.

Raskolnikof is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sparrow! Raskolnikof is out on his feet! Sparrow rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Raskolnikof is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Raskolnikof is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Jack Sparrow...Captain Jack Sparrow'.