PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Speed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kaspov
vs
Speed

206 cm
29
289 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

192 cm
34
287 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspov lands with a nice combination. Speed backs away looking to recover.
Speed looks to land a left hand but Kaspov moved out of range nicely.
Kaspov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Extreme Training in the buildup to the fight.

Kaspov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Speed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaspov is in Speed's guard.

Speed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaspov chips away with some ground and pound.
Speed can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaspov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaspov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaspov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Speed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Speed tries to get to full guard but Kaspov has control of the leg.
Speed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaspov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Speed tries to get to full guard but Kaspov has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaspov working the head and body with strikes.

Kaspov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Speed sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaspov prevents Speed from improving his position.
Speed trying to control but Kaspov postures up.
Kaspov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaspov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Speed to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Speed wants to get back to his feet but Kaspov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaspov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaspov throwing strikes from guard but Speed blocks nicely.
Speed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Speed is on top in guard.

Speed tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaspov is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaspov is on top in guard.

Speed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Kaspov from controlling successfully.
Kaspov lands a couple of digs.
Kaspov is looking to work some ground and pound but Speed has wrist control.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Kaspov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspov is pushing down on Speed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Speed is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaspov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Speed tries to roll over but Kaspov keeps him under control.
Kaspov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
Speed wants to get back to his feet.
Kaspov passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov landing shots from mount.
Speed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaspov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Speed?

Speed is rocked!
Kaspov loads up with a big shot that hurts Speed! He's pulled Kaspov in close but Kaspov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Speed survive? More strikes from Kaspov and Speed is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Kaspov!
Our winner, Sergei Kaspov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.