PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Ship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Nepobedimyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Nepobedimyj is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ship
vs
Nepobedimyj

200 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

HERITAGE Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psycho Ship !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Nepobedimyj!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nepobedimyj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ship fails with the takedown.
Nepobedimyj tries for a takedown but Ship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nepobedimyj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ship sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ship looks to throw the jab but Nepobedimyj is out of range.
Ship digs a good body shot into Nepobedimyj's ribs.
Nepobedimyj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Fedor Nepobedimyj has been cut.
Ship misses with an uppercut

and Nepobedimyj counters by moving into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobedimyj can't find room to land a body shot as Ship controls the action.
Nepobedimyj tries a knee to the head but Ship blocks it.
Nepobedimyj wants to take the fight to the mat but Ship manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Psycho Ship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Nepobedimyj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj lands with a right to the head.
Ship will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nepobedimyj up against the ropes.
Ship tries to score a body lock takedown but Nepobedimyj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nepobedimyj fails to pull guard.
Nepobedimyj avoiding damage as Ship throws knees to the body.
Nepobedimyj jumps guard but Ship turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nepobedimyj wants a takedown but no success here.

Nepobedimyj has hold of one of Ship 's legs. Ship is fighting the takedown attempt but Nepobedimyj gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ship pulls Nepobedimyj in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ship wants to sweep here but Nepobedimyj controlling him for the moment.
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ship seems keen to control Nepobedimyj's posture.
Nepobedimyj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship pulls Nepobedimyj in close to his closed guard and prevents Nepobedimyj from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ship on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ship tries to get out of the position.
Ship tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ship throws an overhand right that lands on Nepobedimyj's shoulder, as Nepobedimyj tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Ship finds it's way through Nepobedimyj's defenses.
Nepobedimyj blocks a jab.
Ship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ship misses with a straight left.
Ship stuffs the takedown attempt from Nepobedimyj. Nepobedimyj gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Ship finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nepobedimyj counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Nepobedimyj turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ship is looking to control Nepobedimyj's arms but Nepobedimyj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ship has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Psycho Ship .
Nepobedimyj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ship is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ship listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Ship throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nepobedimyj tumbling to the canvas!

That has opened up Fedor Nepobedimyj's cut even more.
Ship works over Nepobedimyj with some ground and pound from guard.

Nepobedimyj is rocked!
Ship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nepobedimyj is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Iron Fist Training inform us that Nepobedimyj has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ship trying to control but Nepobedimyj is working from the bottom.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nepobedimyj's guard.
Nepobedimyj tries to roll over but Ship keeps him under control.
Nepobedimyj won't allow Ship to pass to mount.
Nepobedimyj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ship is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ship is looking to advance position but Nepobedimyj won't allow it.
Ship trying to control the action but Nepobedimyj is working from the bottom.
Ship thows a huge punch but Nepobedimyj dodges it nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ship stops Nepobedimyj from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ship seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ship is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

The cut above Fedor Nepobedimyj's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Nepobedimyj's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Psycho Ship !
A relieved looking Psycho Ship thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.