PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Boris Gregorovitsj has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gregorovitsj
vs
Urskilz

175 cm
31
164 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

164 cm
31
143 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Pearson Specter Litt

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Urskilz misses
and Gregorovitsj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urskilz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Gregorovitsj feints and then cracks Urskilz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urskilz down.
Urskilz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gregorovitsj's waist but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Urskilz off to one side.
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urskilz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregorovitsj checks a low kick from Urskilz.
Gregorovitsj throws a solid leg kick but Urskilz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gregorovitsj.
Urskilz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot from downtown. Urskilz moves away and avoids it.
Urskilz takes one on the button.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Urskilz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urskilz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urskilz scores with a nice right hand.
Urskilz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gregorovitsj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urskilz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj connects with an inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab to Urskilz's midsection.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urskilz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urskilz moves out of range of the body kick.
Urskilz cracks the inside of Gregorovitsj's front leg.
Gregorovitsj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urskilz thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Gregorovitsj.
The fighters circling - Gregorovitsj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregorovitsj throws the kick towards the body but Urskilz avoids it.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Urskilz moves out of range.
Urskilz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregorovitsj defends it well.
Gregorovitsj cracks Urskilz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Urskilz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urskilz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urskilz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Gregorovitsj's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Urskilz.
Nice straight punches there by Urskilz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urskilz.
Gregorovitsj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urskilz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorovitsj's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregorovitsj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urskilz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a body kick but Urskilz moved away.
Urskilz misses with a body shot.
Urskilz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urskilz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice head shot.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the side of Urskilz's head but Urskilz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urskilz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urskilz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gregorovitsj with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tests Urskilz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urskilz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urskilz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It appears Gregorovitsj was looking to counter with a kick there.
Urskilz throws out a leg kick but Gregorovitsj moves out of range and Urskilz only half commits.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from Urskilz.
Gregorovitsj seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Urskilz.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
Urskilz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urskilz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
Urskilz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Urskilz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilafat Urskilz.
Urskilz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick

and Urskilz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj pulls Urskilz in close to prevent any damage.
Urskilz throwing strikes but missing.
Urskilz postures up and lands a big shot to Gregorovitsj's brow.
Urskilz wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gregorovitsj looking for a guillotine here but Urskilz defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorovitsj is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Urskilz trying to control but Gregorovitsj is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice right hand.
Gregorovitsj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urskilz throws the left hand but Gregorovitsj avoids the punch easily.
Urskilz thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urskilz avoids the body shot from Gregorovitsj.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urskilz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gregorovitsj has time to react.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Urskilz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregorovitsj pinned against the cage. Gregorovitsj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urskilz moves away.
Urskilz scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj missing with a left hand there. Urskilz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gregorovitsj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urskilz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Gregorovitsj avoids the head kick by Urskilz.
Gregorovitsj throws out a loose jab but Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urskilz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urskilz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Urskilz wants to land a leg kick but Gregorovitsj is out of range.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Urskilz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urskilz tries to clinch but Gregorovitsj is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj digs a good body shot into Urskilz's ribs.
Urskilz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Urskilz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregorovitsj.
Urskilz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Urskilz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook but Urskilz avoids it easily.
Urskilz throws a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Urskilz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem phased though.
Gregorovitsj digs a good body shot into Urskilz's ribs.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urskilz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregorovitsj moves away.
Urskilz lands a glancing blow to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Urskilz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to sprawl out of it but Urskilz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook but Urskilz blocks it.
Gregorovitsj walks into a straight right hand from Urskilz.
Gregorovitsj misses the jab.
A slow jab from Urskilz misses its intended target.
Gregorovitsj is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gregorovitsj leaves Urskilz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urskilz misses with a looping right.
Urskilz punishes Gregorovitsj's body with a nice straight punch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gregorovitsj misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urskilz misses with a looping right.
Urskilz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urskilz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urskilz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urskilz.
Urskilz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gregorovitsj throws a front kick that sends Urskilz stumbling back into the cage.
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj tests Urskilz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urskilz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gregorovitsj can pounce on him.
Gregorovitsj digs a good hook to Urskilz's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Urskilz tenderised Gregorovitsj's leg. Gregorovitsj is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Gregorovitsj.
I think Gregorovitsj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Gregorovitsj!
After the big win, Boris Gregorovitsj made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pearson Specter Litt and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.