PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raghev Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Katasonov
vs
Yadav

193 cm
25
242 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
237 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Katasonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raghev Yadav!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katasonov throws a right hand that Yadav ducks under and follows up with a left that Yadav also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Katasonov.
Yadav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Katasonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Katasonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Yadav unleashes a big counter combination but Katasonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Katasonov throws a series of punches but Yadav moves out of range.
Katasonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yadav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katasonov scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Sergey Katasonov has been cut.
Katasonov throws a head kick that misses.
Yadav throws a hook to the side of Katasonov's head but Katasonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yadav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katasonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yadav.
Katasonov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Katasonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yadav.
Katasonov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yadav throws a big shot that misses.
Yadav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katasonov avoids the body shot from Yadav.
Yadav throws a right and a left that Katasonov avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katasonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Yadav.

Yadav lands a left and a right that send Katasonov crashing to the mat, dazed. Yadav thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Yadav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katasonov ducks under a wild hook from Yadav.
Yadav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katasonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Yadav throws a hook but Katasonov avoids it easily.
Katasonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadav throws a body punch but Katasonov moves out of range.
Yadav misses with a double jab.
Katasonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Yadav throws a jab when Katasonov was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yadav jabs Katasonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yadav looks winded!
Katasonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katasonov misses with a head kick.
Yadav misses with an uppercut.
Yadav connects with a single shot there.
Yadav misses the shot to the body.
Yadav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katasonov. Katasonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Katasonov slips under a jab.
Katasonov lands a head kick!
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Yadav finds it's target.
Katasonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yadav.
Yadav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katasonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Katasonov.
Katasonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Katasonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Katasonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadav.
Katasonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadav.
Katasonov lands a head kick!
Yadav lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katasonov lands a head kick!
Yadav takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yadav misses the shot to the body.
Katasonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katasonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yadav's head.
Katasonov cracks Yadav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Katasonov catches Yadav right on the button with a cross.
Yadav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yadav blocks a head kick by Katasonov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katasonov.
Yadav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katasonov lands a high kick!
Katasonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yadav lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Katasonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadav.
Yadav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yadav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katasonov.
Raghev Yadav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katasonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Yadav misses with a double jab.
Katasonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Katasonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yadav tries to bum rush Katasonov with a series of wild strikes but Katasonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katasonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yadav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Katasonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Yadav's head.
Yadav misses with the combination.
Katasonov connects with a high kick.
Yadav on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yadav on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Katasonov dodges the punch combination from Yadav.
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Katasonov throws a series of punches but Yadav avoids them all with ease.
Yadav missing with a left hand there. Katasonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katasonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Katasonov lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Yadav. Those never looked like landing.
Katasonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Katasonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Katasonov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Katasonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Katasonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yadav.
Katasonov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yadav. Katasonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katasonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yadav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katasonov in his tracks.
Katasonov throws a head kick but Yadav moves out of range.
Katasonov throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Katasonov slams his shin into Yadav's torso.
Yadav throws a series of punches but Katasonov avoids them all with ease.
Yadav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katasonov.
A solid body kick from Katasonov.
Katasonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yadav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katasonov at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katasonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yadav's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yadav throws a looping overhand right but Katasonov ducks down to avoid it.
Yadav misses with a wild body shot.
Yadav misses with a hook. Katasonov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab by Katasonov.
Katasonov scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Yadav takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katasonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katasonov ducks under a wild hook from Yadav.
Sergey Katasonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katasonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Katasonov.
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Yadav throws a looping overhand right but Katasonov ducks down to avoid it.
Yadav swinging wildly here.
Katasonov attempts a counter takedown but Yadav avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yadav walks into a jab.
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Yadav fails to land with a series of punches.
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Yadav takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yadav avoids the head kick by Katasonov.
Yadav misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yadav. Katasonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yadav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katasonov.
Yadav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Katasonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yadav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katasonov back to the cage. Yadav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katasonov.
Katasonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katasonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yadav.
Katasonov slips a jab from Yadav.
Yadav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katasonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yadav's head.
Katasonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katasonov lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katasonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yadav misses with a series of wild punches.
Katasonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yadav throws a looping overhand right but Katasonov ducks down to avoid it.
Katasonov works Yadav's body with a nice hook.
Yadav takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A combination from Katasonov does no damage.
Katasonov slips under a jab from Yadav.
Katasonov lands a head kick. Yadav smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katasonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yadav scores with the left hand. Katasonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Katasonov lands a head kick. Yadav smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yadav throws an overhand right that lands on Katasonov's shoulder, as Katasonov tries to avoid the shot.
Yadav takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Katasonov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yadav closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Katasonov lands with a kick to the temple. Yadav shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yadav looks to throw the jab but Katasonov is out of range.
Katasonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergey Katasonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Katasonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yadav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katasonov manages to avoid it.
Katasonov lands with a kick to the temple. Yadav shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Yadav dodges the punch combination from Katasonov.
Despite the aggression on Yadav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Katasonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yadav can do to turn this around?
Yadav misses with the combination.
Katasonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yadav avoids the head kick by Katasonov.
Katasonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katasonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Katasonov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Katasonov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Yadav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katasonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yadav's sensitive parts.
Katasonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katasonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yadav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Katasonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yadav.
Yadav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katasonov throws a sloppy head kick and Yadav moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Yadav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Katasonov slips under a jab from Yadav.
Yadav swinging wildly here.
Katasonov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yadav sprawls and moves away.
Katasonov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katasonov slips a jab and a cross from Yadav.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katasonov ducks under a wild hook from Yadav.
Katasonov throws a head kick that misses.
Katasonov ducks under a wild hook from Yadav.
Yadav throws a hook but Katasonov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katasonov throws a head kick but Yadav moves out of range.
Yadav takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yadav listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Katasonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yadav misses with a body shot.
Katasonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Yadav misses.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katasonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadav.
Yadav throws a right and a left that Katasonov avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Yadav misses.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yadav throws a series of punches but Katasonov avoids them all with ease.
Katasonov slips a jab and a cross from Yadav.
Katasonov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yadav scores with a one two! Katasonov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yadav.
Katasonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raghev Yadav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yadav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katasonov back to the cage. Yadav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Katasonov catches Yadav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katasonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yadav's head.
Yadav takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yadav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katasonov moves away.
Katasonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadav.
Yadav fails to land with a series of punches.
Katasonov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yadav back to the cage. Katasonov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yadav looks to land a left hand but Katasonov moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Katasonov finds it's target.
Yadav loads up on a big right hand but Katasonov slips the punch.
Katasonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yadav throws a series of punches but Katasonov moves out of range.
Katasonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katasonov lands a jab to the head.
Katasonov connects with a high kick.
Yadav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav throws a nice looking combination but Katasonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katasonov lands with a kick to the temple. Yadav shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Katasonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katasonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katasonov slips a jab and a cross from Yadav.
Katasonov lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Katasonov.
Katasonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Yadav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katasonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yadav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katasonov slips a jab and a cross from Yadav.
Katasonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Katasonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yadav's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yadav throws a series of punches but Katasonov avoids them all with ease.
Yadav takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katasonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Katasonov throws a head kick but Yadav moves out of range.
Yadav appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Yadav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Katasonov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Katasonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yadav throws a right hand that Katasonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Katasonov also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Katasonov lands but Yadav takes it in his stride.
Katasonov blocks a jab.
Katasonov scores with a head kick.
Yadav misses with a looping left.
Katasonov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katasonov scores with a head kick. Yadav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katasonov throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katasonov blocks a jab.
Katasonov throws a head kick that Yadav semi-blocks.
Yadav misses with a few strikes there.
Sergey Katasonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yadav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Katasonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katasonov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Katasonov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Katasonov gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you to my team in LOD: Stockton Cardio for preparing for this fight!'.