PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Quinton Rampage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bazanov
vs
Rampage

170 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
30
205 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoly Bazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bazanov.
Bazanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rampage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazanov somewhat.
Bazanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rampage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazanov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampage throws a lazy uppercut

and Bazanov counters with a shoot takedown. Rampage fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bazanov throwing strikes but missing.
Bazanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov works over Rampage with some ground and pound from guard.
Bazanov lands a couple of digs.
Rampage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bazanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bazanov cracks Rampage with a solid left hand.
Bazanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rampage's head.
Bazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Bazanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov lands a couple of digs.
Rampage wants to get back to his feet but Bazanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov works over Rampage with some ground and pound from guard.
Bazanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bazanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bazanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rampage has wrist control.
Rampage has momentary wrist control but Bazanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bazanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Bazanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bazanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bazanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bazanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Bazanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rampage's head.
Bazanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bazanov throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rampage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bazanov is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bazanov works over Rampage with some ground and pound from guard.
Rampage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bazanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bazanov 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bazanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rampage's brow.
Bazanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bazanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rampage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bazanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bazanov is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bazanov working some strikes from top position.
Bazanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Rampage is rocked!
Bazanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rampage is still in real trouble! Can Bazanov finish him?
Bazanov distracts Rampage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bazanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bazanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bazanov distracts Rampage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bazanov gets to his feet and stands over Rampage, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rampage felt that one! Bazanov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rampage from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Bazanov!