PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Taraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Baratheon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Taraki
vs
Baratheon

206 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
19
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ismail Taraki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baratheon has Taraki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Taraki has a couple of punches blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands a right hand.

It looks like Ismail Taraki has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Taraki is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baratheon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Taraki takes a shot to the head.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Baratheon scores with a shoulder strike.
Baratheon lands with a light punch inside.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon is working Taraki over against the ropes.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baratheon is working Taraki over against the ropes.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baratheon.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Still in the clinch, Baratheon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baratheon.

Taraki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Baratheon lands an uppercut that drops Taraki! Baratheon follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Oh Taraki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taraki is being controlled here.
Taraki seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Baratheon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismail Taraki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baratheon gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baratheon.
Taraki trying to land knees to the body.
Baratheon lands with a left to the head.

Baratheon drops Taraki with a big right hand! Baratheon charges in looking to finish - Taraki manages to keep Baratheon in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Baratheon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baratheon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Baratheon has managed to clinch.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baratheon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robert Baratheon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baratheon.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baratheon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Baratheon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
A nice left hand lands by Baratheon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Baratheon on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Baratheon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Baratheon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarakis head.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ismail Taraki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Taraki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Baratheon clinches up with Taraki and pushes him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Baratheon on the inside.
Baratheon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Baratheon.
A short right from Baratheon on the inside.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon is leaning against Taraki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands with a left to the head.

Baratheon lands an uppercut that drops Taraki! Baratheon follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
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!
Baratheon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Baratheon.
Taraki prevents Baratheon from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taraki's face as Baratheon controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Baratheon clinches up with Taraki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taraki prevents a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
Baratheon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taraki.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taraki.
Baratheon lands a left hand.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Baratheon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismail Taraki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baratheon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Taraki misses with the head strike.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
A short left from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
A short left from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taraki.
Taraki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baratheon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is working Taraki over against the ropes.
Baratheon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon is leaning against Taraki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike.
Baratheon blocks an uppercut.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon is leaning against Taraki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands an uppercut.
Baratheon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Taraki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taraki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baratheon is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baratheon throws a big uppercut that drops Taraki! More strikes from Baratheon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Taraki lies dazed against the ropes as Baratheon celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Baratheon!
Robert Baratheon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.