PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anatoly Bazanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bazanov
vs
Wisk

170 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

191 cm
26
213 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 9 - 2 - 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wisk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bazanov shoots in and drives through. Wisk sprawls well.
Wisk connects with a crisp jab.
Wisk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bazanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wisk. Wisk obviously looking to wear him down.
Wisk lands a nice looking body shot.
Bazanov avoids a kick to the body.
Bazanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bazanov gets a double leg takedown into Wisk's guard.
Wisk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazanov.
Bazanov is fighting to break Wisk's control of his arms but Wisk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bazanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wisk is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bazanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wisk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bazanov has managed to get both his arms back between Wisk's legs - danger averted.
Wisk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov stops Wisk from standing up.
Bazanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wisk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bazanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Wisk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wisk wants to stand and escape but Bazanov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bazanov stands up over Wisk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wisk trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisk pulls Bazanov in close to prevent any damage.
Bazanov throwing strikes from guard but Wisk blocks nicely.
Wisk is trying to control the position but Bazanov postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bazanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wisk as he avoids it easily.
Bazanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bazanov shoots for a takedown but Wisk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bazanov tries for a takedown but Wisk circles away easily
and Wisk counters with a straight right hand.
Bazanov is breathing heavily.
Bazanov shoots and misses
and Wisk counters with an outside leg kick.
Wisk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wisk with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wisk pinned against the cage. Wisk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wisk wants to counter the offense by Bazanov and move into the clinch position.
Wisk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bazanovs head.
Wisk lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Wisk.
Wisk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Wisk.
Wisk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bazanov.
A right hand to the body from Wisk.
Wisk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bazanov takes a shot to the head.
Wisk pushes Bazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bazanov is rocked!

Wisk breaks from the clinch.
Oh Bazanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anatoly Bazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk is looking to slow Bazanov down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisk shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bazanov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wisk sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bazanov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). MC Wisk!
A very excited looking MC Wisk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.