PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diskoteka avaria-Nebo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roman Kvasov enters the cage!

Gago
vs
Kvasov

186 cm
32
195 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

185 cm
41
202 lbs
34 - 37 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gago circles away quickly and effectively.
Kvasov tries to clinch up but Gago circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kvasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Gago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kvasov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
Kvasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gago is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gago wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gago stops Kvasov from getting back to his feet.
Gago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvasov keeps working.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
Gago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kvasov tries to kick Gago off but Gago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvasov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gago.
Gago stops Kvasov from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kvasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gago.
Gago trying to control from half guard but Kvasov is working away.
Gago throwing shots but Kvasov is blocking nicely.

Gago is looking for a kimura but Kvasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gago to get the leverage.

Gago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Gago controlling the pace.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gago scores with a takedown into Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov is looking to stand up but Gago isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvasov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvasov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvasov!

Gago tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kvasov easily slips into full mount!
Gago is squirming around, avoiding Kvasov's attempts to control the action.
Kvasov content just to control the position here.
Gago is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gago trying to control from the bottom.

Kvasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Gago has managed to clinch.
Gago jumps guard but Kvasov stands there with Gago around his waist. Gago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kvasov works on Gago's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gago throws an elbow but it misses.
Kvasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kvasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Gago misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Gago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gago wants to control from the top but Kvasov keeps moving.
Gago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gago prevents Kvasov from getting back to his feet.
Gago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvasov can do to turn this around?

Gago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kvasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gago, into his guard.

Kvasov is looking to stand up but Gago won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kvasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kvasov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kvasov is looking for the big counter here.
Gago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kvasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kvasov scrambles back to his feet.

Kvasov rushes Gago and presses him up against the cage.
Gago wants to get back to striking at distance but Kvasov won't allow it.
Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kvasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Kvasov on the inside.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gago's elbow.
Kvasov gets through Gago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvasov circles away.
Kvasov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gago is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvasov but Kvasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kvasov.
Gago cracks Kvasov with a good jab.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kvasov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gago's head backwards.
A jab from Kvasov misses.
Kvasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gago swings for the body but Kvasov moves out of range.
Gago shoots for a takedown but Kvasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kvasov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gago with a body shot.
Gago tries for a takedown but Kvasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kvasov throws out a counter right but Gago avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gago.
A big right from Gago misses.

Gago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kvasov to the ground. Gago is now in Kvasov's guard.

Kvasov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gago presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Gago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gago slips a jab and a cross from Kvasov.
Kvasov feints and then cracks Gago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gago down.
Nice sprawl there from Kvasov as Gago shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvasov connects with a body shot.
Gago has a takedown stuffed.

Gago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kvasov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Kvasov throws Gago to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in and drives through. Kvasov sprawls well.
Kvasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kvasov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Gago blocks the leg kick.
Gago wants to clinch up but Kvasov keeps it at a distance.

Kvasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kvasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gago is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kvasov tries a body shot but Gago blocks it.
Kvasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kvasov lands a shoulder strike.
Gago tries to land knees in the clinch but Kvasov avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Kvasov.
Gago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvasov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kvasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kvasov misses.
Kvasov thuds his right hand into Gago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roman Kvasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kvasov misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kvasov. No joy for Gago on that attempt.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kvasov sprawls well. Kvasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvasov scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kvasov as Gago shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gago fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gago shoots in and gets a takedown into Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov is looking to stand back up but Gago counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kvasov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gago.
Kvasov tries to kick Gago off but Gago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvasov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gago.
Kvasov is not content to let Gago control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kvasov is trying to stand.
Gago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Gago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvasov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kvasov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Gago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kvasov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvasov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.

Kvasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gago keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvasov.
Kvasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kvasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gago backwards.
Kvasov lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kvasov.
Gago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov digs a right hand underneath Gago's ribcage. Gago let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Kvasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kvasov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
Kvasov lands a jab to the nose.

Gago clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kvasov.
Gago letting Kvasov take a breather here.

Kvasov manages to break the clinch.
Kvasov scores with a punch to the head.
Kvasov throws a right hand that Gago ducks under and follows up with a left that Gago also avoids with ease.
Gago dives in for a single leg takedown but Kvasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kvasov throws a big shot that misses.
Gago circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kvasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kvasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kvasov!
Our winner, Roman Kvasov, 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.