PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hells Bells . Golovdy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A New Beginning by Audiomachine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lapikov
vs
Golovdy

186 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

No Contest Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gennakin Golovdy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovdy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapikov.
Golovdy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Lapikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Golovdy is looking for a sweep. Lapikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Golovdy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lapikov is looking to stall here but Golovdy recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapikov trying to control but Golovdy is working from the bottom.
Golovdy wants to sweep here but Lapikov controlling him for the moment.

Golovdy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lapikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lapikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Golovdy keeps moving.
Lapikov is in close to Golovdy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Golovdy keeps moving.
Lapikov stands up over Golovdy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lapikov postures up in Golovdy's guard and throws a big left but Golovdy blocks it.
Lapikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovdy has wrist control.
Golovdy keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
Golovdy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapikov trying to control but Golovdy is working from the bottom.
Lapikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lapikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Golovdy is retaining full guard.
Lapikov passes Golovdy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Lapikov.
Lapikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapikov works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov landing strikes, looking to finish!

Golovdy is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lapikov! Golovdy is hurt baaadly! Lapikov is firing away with more strikes - Golovdy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoliy Lapikov!
A victorious Anatoliy Lapikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.