PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiej Kravchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoly Onoprienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kravchenko
vs
Onoprienko

187 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Grand Royal Wear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergiej Kravchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anatoly Onoprienko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onoprienko.
Kravchenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Onoprienko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kravchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Onoprienko.
Onoprienko throws a lazy right hand but Kravchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravchenko blocks a jab.
Kravchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onoprienko.
Sloppy strikes from Kravchenko. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Onoprienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Onoprienko misses with a straight right.
Kravchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onoprienko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kravchenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kravchenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kravchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onoprienko.
Kravchenko ducks under a wild hook from Onoprienko.
Sloppy strikes from Onoprienko. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onoprienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onoprienko's coach down at Zero Tolerance was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Onoprienko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kravchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onoprienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Onoprienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Onoprienko looks to land a right hand but Kravchenko moved out of range.
Onoprienko misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kravchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Onoprienko looks to throw the jab but Kravchenko is out of range.
Onoprienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Onoprienko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Onoprienko throws an overhand right that lands on Kravchenko's shoulder, as Kravchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Onoprienko throws a big shot that misses.
Kravchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Onoprienko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Kravchenko.
Onoprienko thuds his right hand into Kravchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kravchenko slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kravchenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anatoly Onoprienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kravchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kravchenko misses with a hook. Onoprienko ducked under it nicely.
Onoprienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onoprienko throws out a loose jab but Kravchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Onoprienko with a jab.

It looks like Sergiej Kravchenko has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Onoprienko is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Onoprienko misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Kravchenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onoprienko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kravchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Onoprienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kravchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Kravchenko throws a shot from downtown. Onoprienko moves away and avoids it.
Onoprienko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onoprienko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Onoprienko looks to land a left hand but Kravchenko moved out of range nicely.
Onoprienko lunges at Kravchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravchenko's hand.
Kravchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Anatoly Onoprienko has been cut.
Kravchenko misses with the combination.
Kravchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kravchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kravchenko lands a head shot.

That's four 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!
No joy there for Kravchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Onoprienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Onoprienko.
Onoprienko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Onoprienko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kravchenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Onoprienko throws the left hand but Kravchenko avoids the punch easily.
Onoprienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravchenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Onoprienko just manages to avoid it.
Onoprienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kravchenko counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Onoprienko.
Kravchenko cracks Onoprienko with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onoprienko misses with a left hand
and Kravchenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Onoprienko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kravchenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Onoprienko moves forwards but Kravchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergiej Kravchenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Onoprienko throws a big shot that misses.
Kravchenko slips under a jab.
Onoprienko loads up on a big right hand but Kravchenko slips the punch.
Onoprienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onoprienko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kravchenko.
Onoprienko throws a looping overhand right but Kravchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Onoprienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Onoprienko scores with a sloppy right hand. Kravchenko should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravchenko lands a slapping body shot.
Kravchenko lands a two punch combo.
Kravchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Onoprienko's sensitive parts.
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!
Onoprienko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Kravchenko. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onoprienko throws a looping overhand right but Kravchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Sergiej Kravchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kravchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kravchenko.
Sergiej Kravchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Kravchenko tenderised Onoprienko's leg. Onoprienko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Onoprienko dips to his left and cracks Kravchenko with an uppercut!
Onoprienko looks to throw the jab but Kravchenko is out of range.
Kravchenko throws a big counter combination but Onoprienko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Kravchenko.
Onoprienko misses with a double jab
and Kravchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Onoprienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kravchenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Kravchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Onoprienko swings widly with a right hand
and Kravchenko counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onoprienko cracks Kravchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kravchenko misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Kravchenko both land. Nice combination.
Kravchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kravchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Onoprienko circles away quickly and effectively.
Onoprienko misses with a hook

and Kravchenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Onoprienko! Kravchenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Onoprienko to his feet! Onoprienko is in big trouble!
Kravchenko throws a front kick that sends Onoprienko stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kravchenko.
Onoprienko thuds a left hand into Kravchenko's body.
Onoprienko misses with a hook.
As Onoprienko looks to move away, Kravchenko throws a big counter combo bu Onoprienko just gets out of the way.
Onoprienko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kravchenko counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Onoprienko misses.
It looked like Kravchenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Onoprienko.
Onoprienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kravchenko.
Kravchenko swinging wildly here.
Onoprienko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kravchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Onoprienko misses with a right hand
and Kravchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kravchenko.
Kravchenko throwing a counter right hand but Onoprienko manages to avoid it.
Kravchenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Onoprienko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kravchenko throws a right hand that Onoprienko ducks under and follows up with a left that Onoprienko also avoids with ease.
Kravchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Onoprienko looks to land a right hand but Kravchenko moved out of range.
Kravchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Onoprienko counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kravchenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Kravchenko drops Onoprienko with a beautiful combination! Onoprienko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kravchenko is looking for the KO!

That has opened up Anatoly Onoprienko's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kravchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onoprienko.
Kravchenko defending well as Onoprienko loads up on a big left hand.
Kravchenko throws a leg kick which misses Onoprienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Onoprienko tries to avoid it.
Onoprienko lands with a hook. Kravchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravchenko avoids the body shot from Onoprienko.
Onoprienko loads up on a big right hand but Kravchenko slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Onoprienko's shoulder, as Onoprienko tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Onoprienko.
Onoprienko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergiej Kravchenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kravchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kravchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onoprienko.
Kravchenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Onoprienko misses.
Kravchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onoprienko.
Kravchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kravchenko moves out of range as Onoprienko strikes.
Onoprienko misses with a hook
and Kravchenko counters with a low kick, right behind Onoprienko 's knee.
Kravchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kravchenko misses with a hook. Onoprienko ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kravchenko. Those never looked like landing.
As Kravchenko backs off Onoprienko throws a huge counter combo but Kravchenko manages to avoid it all.
Onoprienko misses with a hook. Kravchenko ducked under it nicely.
Kravchenko looks to land a right hand but Onoprienko moved out of range.
Kravchenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Onoprienko backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onoprienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Onoprienko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Onoprienko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Onoprienko misses its intended target.
Kravchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kravchenko slips under a jab from Onoprienko.
Kravchenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Onoprienko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Onoprienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onoprienko throws a hook but Kravchenko blocks it.
Onoprienko scores with a body shot.
Kravchenko moves out of range as Onoprienko strikes.
Kravchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Onoprienko tries to bum rush Kravchenko with a series of wild strikes but Kravchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Onoprienko throws a hook to the side of Kravchenko's head but Kravchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Onoprienko misses.
Kravchenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anatoly Onoprienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Onoprienko's calf.
Onoprienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Onoprienko throws a nice looking combination but Kravchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Onoprienko scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onoprienko slips under a jab.
Onoprienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Onoprienko throws a shot from downtown. Kravchenko moves away and avoids it.
Onoprienko connects with a single shot there.
Kravchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Onoprienko lands a lovely overhand right.
Kravchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Onoprienko.
Onoprienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onoprienko misses with a hook
letting Kravchenko counter with a right hand.
Onoprienko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Onoprienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravchenko throws a leg kick which misses Onoprienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Onoprienko tries to avoid it.
Kravchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onoprienko misses with a right hand
and Kravchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kravchenko slips under a jab from Onoprienko.
As Onoprienko looks to move away, Kravchenko throws a big counter combo bu Onoprienko just gets out of the way.
Kravchenko ducks under a wild hook from Onoprienko.
Onoprienko misses with a body shot.
Onoprienko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Onoprienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Onoprienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kravchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onoprienko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Onoprienko scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravchenko lands with a straight right. Onoprienko didn't see that one coming.
Onoprienko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kravchenko.
Kravchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kravchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Kravchenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Onoprienko looks to throw the jab but Kravchenko is out of range.
Kravchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Onoprienko. That did some damage!
Onoprienko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kravchenko.
Onoprienko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sergiej Kravchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kravchenko catches Onoprienko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiej Kravchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kravchenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiej Kravchenko!