PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristotle Polidori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Panteleev
vs
Polidori

194 cm
29
208 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
220 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

GREEN!160

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panteleev catches Polidori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polidori lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polidori.
Panteleev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Polidori closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panteleev's guard.
Polidori prevents Panteleev from getting back to his feet.
Panteleev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polidori on the ground.
Polidori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polidori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panteleev keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Polidori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panteleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev pulls Polidori in close to prevent any damage.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Polidori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polidori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Polidori's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Polidori controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polidori throws a big elbow that misses.
Panteleev wants to sweep here but Polidori controlling him for the moment.
Polidori is working Panteleev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panteleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.
Panteleev is pulling down on Polidori's head. It's preventing any offense from Polidori, at least for the moment.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Panteleev can't keep his opponent in guard - Polidori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev is looking to improve his position.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panteleev defending well though.
Polidori looks to land a strike but Panteleev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Panteleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.

Panteleev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Polidori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panteleev counters with a straight right hand.
Panteleev slips a jab and a cross from Polidori.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polidori pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Panteleev back to the cage. Polidori follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Polidori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panteleev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polidori was well out of range. Poor timing from Panteleev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polidori misses with a combination
and Panteleev counters with a right hand to the body.
Polidori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
Panteleev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Polidori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Polidori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panteleev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonid Panteleev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Polidori.
Polidori throws a combination that misses

and Panteleev counters with a nice right hand that sends Polidori toppling to the canvas! Polidori scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Panteleev finish him?!

Polidori is rocked!
Polidori looks winded!
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!
Polidori misses with a double jab
and Panteleev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Polidori is still on wobbly legs! Can Panteleev finish him?
Panteleev lands a right hook to the body.
Polidori misses with a series of wild punches.
Polidori seems to have recovered his senses.
Polidori fails with the takedown
and Panteleev counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polidori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panteleev counters with a nice body shot.
Panteleev jabs at Polidori's body.
Panteleev scores with a jab. Polidori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polidori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Panteleev counters with a nice right hand that sends Polidori toppling to the canvas! Polidori scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Panteleev finish him?!
Panteleev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Polidori does no damage.
Polidori misses with a combination
and Panteleev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polidori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panteleev circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Polidori scores with a four punch combination!
Aristotle Polidori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panteleev throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Panteleev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Panteleev lands a left and a right that send Polidori crashing to the mat, dazed. Panteleev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Leonid Panteleev is winning the standup battle so far.
Polidori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panteleev's waist but Panteleev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polidori off to one side.
Aristotle Polidori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polidori thinking.
Panteleev misses the shot to the body.
Polidori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polidori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panteleev.
It looks like Panteleev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Polidori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polidori misses with a combination
and Panteleev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Polidori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panteleev did well to prevent Polidori getting side control.
Panteleev is trying to stand up here but Polidori is controlling him well.
My spies in The Fortress inform me that Polidori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Polidori is breathing heavily.
Panteleev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polidori is working away from the top position though.
Panteleev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori stops Panteleev from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panteleev keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Polidori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panteleev's head.
Polidori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panteleev is keeping the position for now.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Panteleev being controlled here, momentarily.
Panteleev is trying to keep Polidori in close.
Polidori trying to control but Panteleev is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polidori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panteleev is trying to control the position but Polidori postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polidori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polidori shoots in but Panteleev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Panteleev misses its target.
Leonid Panteleev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Polidori.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Polidori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonid Panteleev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polidori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Panteleev to counter with a crisp jab.
Polidori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polidori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Polidori tries to bum rush Panteleev with a series of wild strikes but Panteleev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Panteleev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Polidori. Those never looked like landing.
Panteleev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polidori can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori tries for a takedown but Panteleev circles away easily
and Panteleev counters with a nice uppercut.
Panteleev closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Polidori out cold! Polidori corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonid Panteleev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leonid Panteleev thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).