PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dobryak Tolstyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstyak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, потому что я &#. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tolstyak
vs
Bing

175 cm
27
170 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobryak Tolstyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Bing!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolstyak misses with a takedown attempt - Bing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolstyak fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolstyak shoots for a takedown but Bing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dobryak Tolstyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstyak works over Bing's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Eric Bing has been cut.
Tolstyak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bing defends it nicely.
Tolstyak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolstyak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bing tries to clinch up.
Tolstyak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bing as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstyak tries for a takedown but Bing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tolstyak misses with a wild combination.
Eric Bing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bing tries a low kick but Tolstyak avoids it.
Bing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dobryak Tolstyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolstyak checks a low kick from Bing.
Tolstyak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bing but Bing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tolstyak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tolstyak misses with a low kick.
Bing throws a head kick that Tolstyak semi-blocks.
Tolstyak misses with a double jab.
Bing throws a low kick, looking for Tolstyak's leg but Tolstyak calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bing tries to avoid it but Tolstyak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bing to the ground. Bing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bing throws a sloppy head kick and Tolstyak moves out of range easily.
Bing tries to clinch up.
Tolstyak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bing is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Bing is predictable there
and Tolstyak counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bing throws a wild body kick that Tolstyak sees coming a mile off.
Bing stuffs the takedown.
Bing thows a body shot but no joy.
Tolstyak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tolstyak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tolstyak has closed the distance and engaged Bing in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak is trying to push Bing away but Bing has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bing tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstyak avoids the damage to the body.
Bing tries to land a knee to the head but Tolstyak blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tolstyak's brow.
Bing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tolstyak is trying to break free.
Tolstyak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bing blocks an elbow strike from Tolstyak.
Bing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolstyak is defending well for now.
Tolstyak is trying to break the clinch but Bing has him pressed against the cage.

Tolstyak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolstyak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bing finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolstyak somewhat.
Tolstyak tries to score with a low kick but Bing moves his leg out of the way.
Tolstyak looks for a takedown but Bing sprawls well.

Tolstyak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bing manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tolstyak preventing the sweep.
Bing is trying to control the position but Tolstyak postures up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolstyak 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.
Tolstyak stopping the sweep attempt from Bing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dobryak Tolstyak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Bing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Bing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tolstyak misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bing.
Dobryak Tolstyak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bing cracks the inside of Tolstyak's front leg.
Bing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolstyak.
Tolstyak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing circles away quickly and effectively.

Bing has closed the distance and engaged Tolstyak in a clinch.
Bing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bing working aggressively here.
Tolstyak avoids a wild elbow strike from Bing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bing misses with a punch to the body.
Bing crunches a lovely knee into Tolstyak's ribcage.
Bing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolstyak.
Tolstyak avoids the elbow strike from Bing, against the cage.
Bing will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tolstyak up against the cage.
Tolstyak takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bing misses with an elbow strike.
Tolstyak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bing backwards.
Tolstyak wants to get back to striking at distance but Bing won't allow it.
Tolstyak pushes Bing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Bing.
Bing with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Tolstyak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bing lands a leg kick that knocks Tolstyak off balance momentarily.
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!
Tolstyak moves away from the strike by Bing.
Bing tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bing's waist but Bing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolstyak off to one side.
Bing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolstyak shoots in but Bing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dobryak Tolstyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstyak moves out of range as Bing throws a body kick.
Tolstyak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tolstyak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bing swivels and escapes.
An inside leg kick lands from Bing.
Tolstyak shoots in looking for a takedown but Bing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolstyak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bing slips under a jab.
Bing fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tolstyak checks it well.
Tolstyak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bing pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bing is looking to clinch but Tolstyak is avoiding it.
Tolstyak shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Bing misses

so Tolstyak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bing is trying to control the position but Tolstyak postures up.
Bing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tolstyak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolstyak tries to free his leg and advance position but Bing is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bing is on top in guard.
Tolstyak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bing is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Bing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Bing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolstyak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tolstyak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolstyak misses with a few strikes there.
Tolstyak looks for a takedown but Bing sprawls well.
Bing just misses with a punch to the body.
Bing tries to clinch there but Tolstyak circles away.
Tolstyak throws a right and a left that Bing avoids nicely.
Tolstyak connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolstyak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bing lands a high kick!
Bing throws a low kick, looking for Tolstyak's leg but Tolstyak calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstyak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bing throws a low kick but Tolstyak avoids it.
Bing leaves Tolstyak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dobryak Tolstyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstyak misses with the combination.
Tolstyak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolstyak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bing. That one must have hurt.
Tolstyak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bing is fending him off so far but Tolstyak persists. Nope, Bing circles away and we're back to standing.
Bing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Bing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bing misses.
Bing tries to clinch but Tolstyak is having none of it.
Bing fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tolstyak is out of range.
Tolstyak avoids the head kick by Bing.
Tolstyak shoots in for a takedown but Bing shows good takedown defense.
Bing misses with a wild body shot.
Bing misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tolstyak lands a head kick. Bing smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolstyak throws a right and a left that Bing avoids nicely.
Bing throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bing shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tolstyak looks for a takedown but Bing sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tolstyak dives in and grabs Bing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bing pushes down on Tolstyak's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bing.
Tolstyak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bing scoring well with a low kick there.
Bing scores with a hook to the body. Tolstyak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tolstyak looks to land a combination but Bing avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bing scores with a jab to the head.
Tolstyak shoots in for a takedown but Bing shows good takedown defense.
Tolstyak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Bing forces Tolstyak back against the cage and clinches.
Bing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolstyak.

Tolstyak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolstyak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bing throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolstyak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolstyak.
Bing misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bing has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bing!