PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantinov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell March. This should be fireworks!

Konstantinov
vs
Vercetti

178 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vercetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Konstantinov is trying to defend but Vercetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Konstantinov taking some punishment here, with Vercetti in his half guard.
Vercetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konstantinov defending well though.
Konstantinov taking some punishment here, with Vercetti in his half guard.
Vercetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vercetti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vercetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vercetti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti working over Konstantinov with some ground and pound. Konstantinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Konstantinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vercetti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vercetti is looking to advance position but Konstantinov won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vercetti throwing shots but Konstantinov is blocking nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vercetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinov.
Boris Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Konstantinov moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Konstantinov's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Konstantinov misses with a kick to the body.
Konstantinov looks to land a left hand but Vercetti moved out of range nicely.
Vercetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konstantinov as he avoids it easily.
Konstantinov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vercetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konstantinov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Konstantinov looks for the body kick but Vercetti saw that one coming.
Konstantinov throws a wild body kick that Vercetti sees coming a mile off.
Vercetti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vercetti moves out of range as Konstantinov throws a body kick.
Konstantinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konstantinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vercetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but Vercetti avoids it.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Vercetti lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Good exchange - Vercetti coming out on top.
Konstantinov looks to throw the jab but Vercetti is out of range.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Konstantinov.
Vercetti tries for a takedown but Konstantinov circles away easily
and Konstantinov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boris Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Vercetti.
Vercetti looks winded!
Konstantinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Konstantinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vercetti. That did some damage!
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Vercetti's shoulder, as Vercetti tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Konstantinov. Konstantinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Konstantinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Konstantinov lands a really nice looking cross but Vercetti seems unphased.
Vercetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Konstantinov pushes Vercetti away with a front kick.
Konstantinov drops Vercetti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Konstantinov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.