PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alighieri
vs
Gorbachoff

185 cm
28
245 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

198 cm
26
246 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachoff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alighieri. Alighieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorbachoff throws the kick towards the body but Alighieri avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gorbachoff. That snapped Alighieri's head back.
Gorbachoff misses with a body kick.
Gorbachoff misses with a leg kick

and Alighieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gorbachoff is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachoff wants to stand back up but Alighieri manages to pass into side control.
Gorbachoff is trying to control Alighieri's posture but Alighieri avoids it.
Gorbachoff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri cracks Gorbachoff with a big elbow.
Gorbachoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorbachoff is looking for a sweep. Alighieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorbachoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alighieri is working away from the top position though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorbachoff is holding on to half guard well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachoff is pressing down on Alighieri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gorbachoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alighieri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff dominating with strikes here.
Gorbachoff throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alighieri is looking to improve his position but Gorbachoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Gorbachoff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alighieri hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gorbachoff fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gorbachoff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Tristan Alighieri has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Alighieri is just out of range.
Gorbachoff swinging wildly here.
Gorbachoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Alighieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri walks into a left hand.
Gorbachoff clobbers Alighieri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorbachoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alighieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alighieri is looking to chop away at Gorbachoff's legs.
Gorbachoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorbachoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alighieri but Alighieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorbachoff shoots in but Alighieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tristan Alighieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makahlen Gorbachoff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alighieri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alighieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gorbachoff darts in and clinches Alighieri up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri tries to work over Gorbachoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Gorbachoff manages to break the clinch.

Gorbachoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alighieri was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorbachoff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gorbachoff wants to control from the top but Alighieri keeps moving.
Gorbachoff passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makahlen Gorbachoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorbachoff is looking to take a break and control but Alighieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorbachoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tristan Alighieri's cut.
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.

An inside leg kick lands from Gorbachoff.
Alighieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorbachoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alighieri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A cross from Gorbachoff lands.
Gorbachoff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gorbachoff jabs Alighieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gorbachoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alighieri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alighieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorbachoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri parries the strikes from Gorbachoff easily there. Gorbachoff is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alighieri to escape.
Gorbachoff wants to control but Alighieri is keeping him busy.
Gorbachoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alighieri taking a bit of punishment here - Gorbachoff scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alighieri keeps working.
Gorbachoff in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Makahlen Gorbachoff has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gorbachoff has Alighieri up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is trying to break free.
Alighieri misses with a body punch.
Gorbachoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alighieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Gorbachoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alighieri has him pressed against the cage.
Alighieri tries to throw a body punch but Gorbachoff avoids it by throwing Alighieri back against the cage.
Gorbachoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alighieri has him pressed against the cage.
Alighieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorbachoff's elbow.
Gorbachoff lands a left hand.
Gorbachoff leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
Gorbachoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alighieri's elbow.
Alighieri lands a shot to the body.
Alighieri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbachoff backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alighieri.
Alighieri tries a body shot but Gorbachoff blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorbachoff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorbachoff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Alighieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Gorbachoff misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorbachoff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorbachoff tries to throw a body punch but Alighieri avoids it by throwing Gorbachoff back against the cage.
Alighieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alighieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
Alighieri tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Gorbachoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alighieri fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Alighieri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gorbachoff misses the shot to the body.
Alighieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gorbachoff can pounce on him.
Gorbachoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorbachoff.
Alighieri regains half guard, as Gorbachoff was trying to land strikes.
Gorbachoff is trying to control. Alighieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorbachoff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Makahlen Gorbachoff was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alighieri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Alighieri as Gorbachoff shoots in.
Gorbachoff lands a nice shot that snaps Alighieri's head back.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Gorbachoff wants to clinch up but Alighieri keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Gorbachoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gorbachoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorbachoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alighieri as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorbachoff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gorbachoff tries to land a front kick but Alighieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorbachoff connects with a leg kick. Alighieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gorbachoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alighieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alighieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorbachoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alighieri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorbachoff thinking.
Gorbachoff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gorbachoff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbachoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alighieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gorbachoff throws a jab when Alighieri was well out of range.
Alighieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff jabs Alighieri right on the nose. Alighieri blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachoff throws a jab when Alighieri was well out of range.
Gorbachoff throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Alighieri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gorbachoff throws a head kick but Alighieri moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gorbachoff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alighieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alighieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alighieri tries to move into range but Gorbachoff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gorbachoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alighieri swivels and escapes.
Gorbachoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alighieri on the side of the head.
Gorbachoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alighieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff tries to clinch but Alighieri moves out of range.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorbachoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alighieri moves away.
Gorbachoff throws a nice head kick!
Gorbachoff is looking to slow Alighieri down with leg kicks.
Alighieri blocks the body kick.
Gorbachoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alighieri's sensitive parts.
Gorbachoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tristan Alighieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alighieri misses with a jab to the body

and Gorbachoff counters with a shoot takedown. Alighieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Gorbachoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alighieri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makahlen Gorbachoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorbachoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Alighieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alighieri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makahlen Gorbachoff has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gorbachoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alighieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gorbachoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alighieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorbachoff somewhat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gorbachoff!
Alighieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorbachoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tristan Alighieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makahlen Gorbachoff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gorbachoff, right into the meat.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gorbachoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorbachoff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorbachoff. That's going to slow Alighieri down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachoff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alighieri swings for the body but Gorbachoff moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makahlen Gorbachoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorbachoff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Makahlen Gorbachoff!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Makahlen Gorbachoff!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Makahlen Gorbachoff!

Makahlen Gorbachoff wins by unanimous decision! Makahlen Gorbachoff retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Makahlen Gorbachoff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.