PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petyr Maximoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efraim Barkbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Efraim Barkbit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Maximoff
vs
Barkbit

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petyr Maximoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efraim Barkbit!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Maximoff lands but Barkbit takes it in his stride.

Barkbit has closed the distance and engaged Maximoff in a clinch.
Barkbit prevents Maximoff from breaking the clinch.
Barkbit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maximoff up against the cage.

Maximoff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Barkbit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maximoff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Maximoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barkbit blocks a head kick by Maximoff.

Maximoff rushes Barkbit and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maximoff breaks the clinch.
Barkbit throws a sloppy head kick and Maximoff moves out of range easily.
Barkbit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkbit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaximoff.
Maximoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkbit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petyr Maximoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barkbit moves into range and clinches up with Maximoff.
Barkbit is stalling here.

Maximoff manages to break the clinch.
Maximoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Petyr Maximoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkbit circles away.

Barkbit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximoff as Barkbit tries to tie him up.
Barkbit looking for a takedown.

Maximoff pulls guard successfully.
Barkbit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maximoff is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff keeping moving, preventing Barkbit from controlling successfully.
Maximoff has his hands on Barkbit's head, controlling the position.
Barkbit advances position into side control!
Barkbit working away.

Barkbit decides to stand back up. Barkbit steps back and let's Maximoff get back to his feet.
Barkbit lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkbit tries to clinch there but Maximoff circles away.
A head kick by Maximoff misses

and Barkbit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Maximoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkbit doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximoff circles away.

Barkbit instigates a clinch.

Maximoff breaks from the clinch.

Barkbit pushes Maximoff up against the cage in a clinch.

Maximoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximoff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Barkbit rushes Maximoff and presses him up against the cage.
Barkbit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximoff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maximoff tries to break free but Barkbit pushes him back against the cage.
Barkbit misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkbit tries to land a knee to the head but Maximoff blocks with his arms.
Maximoff dodges an elbow strike from Barkbit.
Barkbit tries to circle away but Maximoff has him pinned against the cage.
Maximoff is struggling to control the position.

Maximoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximoff throws a lazy head kick
and Barkbit counters with a big head kick but Maximoff shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkbit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petyr Maximoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efraim Barkbit.
Barkbit tries to clinch but Maximoff is having none of it.
Maximoff throws a head kick but Barkbit moves out of range.
Barkbit throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Efraim Barkbit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maximoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximoff throws a sloppy head kick and Barkbit moves out of range easily.
Maximoff darts in trying to clinch
and Barkbit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barkbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Barkbit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maximoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maximoff is not content to let Barkbit control the position.
Barkbit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximoff struggling a bit here.
Barkbit tries to score with some ground and pound. Maximoff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximoff is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkbit trying to control the position but Maximoff is working away.
Barkbit controls the position.

Barkbit tries for a kimura but Maximoff is defending well.

Barkbit decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Maximoff lands a big head kick that sends Barkbit tumbling to the mat! Maximoff takes a step backwards and waves Barkbit back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkbit tries to clinch but Maximoff is having none of it.
Maximoff misses with a head kick.
Maximoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximoff throws a lazy head kick
and Barkbit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Maximoff has managed to clinch.
Barkbit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maximoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barkbit jumps guard but Maximoff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barkbit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barkbit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximoff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petyr Maximoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efraim Barkbit.
Barkbit has Maximoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maximoff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maximoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkbit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximoff has him pressed against the cage.
Maximoff is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkbit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barkbit is looking for a takedown.
Barkbit is trying to break the clinch but Maximoff has him pressed against the cage.

Barkbit breaks the clinch.
Maximoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkbit circles away.

Maximoff lands a big head kick that sends Barkbit tumbling to the mat! Maximoff takes a step backwards and waves Barkbit back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Efraim Barkbit has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkbit tries to clinch but Maximoff moves out of range.
Barkbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximoff and Barkbit are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Maximoff throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Barkbit into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Maximoff knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Petyr Maximoff!