PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VaraKolaudov has chosen lachin as his entrance music. Fifth Fist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mawzer VaraKolaudov's chin.

Fist
vs
VaraKolaudov

194 cm
22
240 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

MayheM sportswear
Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fifth Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VaraKolaudov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fist jabs at VaraKolaudov's body.
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab from Fist.
VaraKolaudov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist misses with a right hand

and VaraKolaudov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
VaraKolaudov stops Fist from standing up.
VaraKolaudov slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

VaraKolaudov 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.
VaraKolaudov wants to control but Fist is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VaraKolaudov scores with a couple of nice shots.
VaraKolaudov content to control rather than advance.
Fist is trying to stand.

VaraKolaudov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab from Fist.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fifth Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fist dips to his left and cracks VaraKolaudov with an uppercut!

It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VaraKolaudov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
VaraKolaudov ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
VaraKolaudov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VaraKolaudov moves away.
VaraKolaudov avoids the body shot from Fist.
VaraKolaudov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
VaraKolaudov avoids the body shot from Fist.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Aliens Only Spa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
VaraKolaudov feints the counter takedown.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but VaraKolaudov slips the punch.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist misses with a combination

and VaraKolaudov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fist's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

VaraKolaudov stands and steps away. Fist gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VaraKolaudov.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
VaraKolaudov avoids a punch combination nicely.
VaraKolaudov feints the counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of VaraKolaudov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
VaraKolaudov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist misses with a body shot.
VaraKolaudov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
VaraKolaudov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Fist.
Fist tests VaraKolaudov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but VaraKolaudov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist connects with a right hand. VaraKolaudov shakes it off.

That has opened up Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut even more.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VaraKolaudov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VaraKolaudov moves out of range of the strikes.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VaraKolaudov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses

and VaraKolaudov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fist!

VaraKolaudov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fist, who protects the arm well.
Fist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifth Fist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

VaraKolaudov avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fifth Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fifth Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by VaraKolaudov.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fist swings widly with a right hand

and VaraKolaudov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by VaraKolaudov.
Fist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov looking to pass the guard.

VaraKolaudov stands up and waves to Fist to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Fist works the jab nicely.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped VaraKolaudov in his tracks.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VaraKolaudov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fist jabs VaraKolaudov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fist throws a hook to the side of VaraKolaudov's head but VaraKolaudov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
VaraKolaudov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
VaraKolaudov moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VaraKolaudov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist takes a swing at VaraKolaudov's ribcage but misses.
VaraKolaudov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a jab when VaraKolaudov was well out of range.
VaraKolaudov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between VaraKolaudov's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist misses with an uppercut. VaraKolaudov saw that one coming.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VaraKolaudov can do to turn this around?
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VaraKolaudov with the counter takedown but Fist avoids it easily.
Fist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VaraKolaudov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fist swings for the body but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fist thuds a left hand into VaraKolaudov's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VaraKolaudov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist misses with a series of wild punches.
VaraKolaudov feints the counter takedown.
VaraKolaudov blocks a jab.
VaraKolaudov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fist throws a predictable looking body shot

and VaraKolaudov counters with a single leg into guard. Fist didn't expect that.

Fist has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. VaraKolaudov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
VaraKolaudov tries for a takedown but Fist manages to get underhooks.
VaraKolaudov is looking to take this one to the mat.
VaraKolaudov looking for a takedown.
Fifth Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawzer VaraKolaudov.
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fist prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fist pulls his leg out and moves away.
VaraKolaudov moves away from the strike by Fist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VaraKolaudov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fist defends it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Fist scores with a four punch combination!
VaraKolaudov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from VaraKolaudov there as he acknowledges the shot.

The cut above Mawzer VaraKolaudov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fist misses with a straight right.
And VaraKolaudov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
VaraKolaudov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
VaraKolaudov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist throws a hook to the side of VaraKolaudov's head but VaraKolaudov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifth Fist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
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!

Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
VaraKolaudov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist looks to land a right hand but VaraKolaudov moved out of range.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but VaraKolaudov is just out of range.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VaraKolaudov doesn't seem bothered though.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of VaraKolaudov's head.
VaraKolaudov slips a straight right by Fist.
VaraKolaudov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fist misses with a left hand

and VaraKolaudov counters with a shoot takedown. Fist fights it but they end up in guard.
Fist wants to stand and escape but VaraKolaudov is having none of it.
VaraKolaudov stays in close to Fist's body and controls the position.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov has got the better of the ground game so far.
VaraKolaudov prevents Fist from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
VaraKolaudov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VaraKolaudov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
VaraKolaudov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fist wants to stand but VaraKolaudov is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
VaraKolaudov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. VaraKolaudov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist misses with a jab to the body

and VaraKolaudov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fifth Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with VaraKolaudov in particular looking to stall.
VaraKolaudov stops Fist from getting back to his feet.
VaraKolaudov tries to pass to full mount but Fist defends it.
Fist wants to get back to his feet.
VaraKolaudov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VaraKolaudov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

VaraKolaudov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

VaraKolaudov is working for a kimura but Fist is defending it quite comfortably.
VaraKolaudov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
VaraKolaudov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
VaraKolaudov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

VaraKolaudov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fist defends it well.

VaraKolaudov stands up from half guard.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist connects with the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Fist does it's job there.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. VaraKolaudov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

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 Fifth Fist.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fifth Fist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fifth Fist made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Mawzer VaraKolaudov had this to say: 'Wasn't my destiny to win I had fun regardless its about the journey my friends'.