PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cirkunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

White Iv
vs
Cirkunov

194 cm
21
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter White Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Cirkunov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Iv throws a nice outside leg kick.
White Iv scores with a nice body kick.
White Iv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirkunov throws out the jab.
White Iv throws a series of punches but Cirkunov avoids them all with ease.
White Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Cirkunov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirkunov, as that shot connected.
White Iv lands with a slapping head kick.
Cirkunov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkunov throws a shot from downtown. White Iv moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Cirkunov misses.
White Iv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from White Iv does no damage.
Cirkunov cracks White Iv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White Iv misses with a leg kick
and Cirkunov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Cirkunov.
White Iv takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cirkunov throws the left hand but White Iv avoids the punch easily.

Cirkunov has managed to clinch.
Cirkunov fails to pull guard.

White Iv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cirkunov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White Iv!

Cirkunov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Iv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Cirkunov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Cirkunov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Iv has escaped the position, nice work there.

Cirkunov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Iv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White Iv is looking to regain half guard here but Cirkunov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Iv is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cirkunov is trying to get an arm triangle but White Iv is defending well.
You can see the frustration on White Iv's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White Iv is pushing Cirkunov's head away, looking to escape. Cirkunov manages to hold on to the position though.
White Iv taking a bit of punishment here - Cirkunov scoring with strikes.
White Iv can't do much from the bottom here.

Cirkunov tries for a kimura but White Iv is defending well.

Cirkunov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White Iv is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cirkunov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Iv is looking to escape.
White Iv is looking to control Cirkunov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White Iv avoid being mounted?
White Iv gets back to full guard.
Cirkunov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cirkunov postures up.
White Iv is adopting a defensive guard.

Cirkunov drops back looking for a leg! White Iv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Iv manages to kick Cirkunov off! Cirkunov jumps back into White Iv's guard.
Cirkunov preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White Iv pulls Cirkunov in close to his closed guard and prevents Cirkunov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Iv keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Cirkunov stopping the sweep attempt from White Iv.
White Iv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cirkunov is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cirkunov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White Iv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Cirkunov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cirkunov showed some decent athleticism there.

Cirkunov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White Iv holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cirkunov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

White Iv throws a hook to the side of Cirkunov's head but Cirkunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkunov's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cirkunov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for White Iv.
Cirkunov scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Cirkunov misses.
Cirkunov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White Iv misses with a looping right.
White Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkunov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from White Iv. Those never looked like landing.
White Iv throws a head kick but Cirkunov moves out of range.
Cirkunov wants to counter with a clinch but White Iv pushes him away.
Cirkunov checks a leg kick.
Walter White Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cirkunov punishes White Iv's body with a nice straight punch.
Cirkunov scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from White Iv misses.
White Iv takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Cirkunov throws out a loose jab but White Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Iv takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirkunov checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from White Iv
and Cirkunov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
White Iv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cirkunov circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White Iv misses with a combination
and Cirkunov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Cirkunov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Cirkunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Iv has managed to free his arm - good work.
White Iv wants to get back to his feet.
White Iv is trying to control but can't.
White Iv is trying to get back to full guard.
White Iv gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov passes White Iv's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Cirkunov is looking for a kimura but White Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cirkunov to get the leverage.
White Iv is looking for a sweep. Cirkunov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cirkunov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cirkunov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Iv manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cirkunov advances to half guard.
Cirkunov wants to pass to mount but White Iv is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Iv is trying to stand back up but Cirkunov is controlling him
White Iv keeping control of the position.
White Iv trying to control but Cirkunov postures up.
White Iv is looking to escape.
White Iv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White Iv.

Cirkunov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cirkunov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cirkunov throws a big right hand that misses.
Cirkunov trying to control the position from guard on top but White Iv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirkunov stopping the sweep attempt from White Iv.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White Iv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cirkunov prevents White Iv from getting back to his feet.
White Iv looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White Iv pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cirkunov is out of range and White Iv settles back down.
White Iv tries a head kick but it misses.
White Iv misses with a low kick.
Cirkunov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirkunov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walter White Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Iv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirkunov lands with a shot to the body.
White Iv blocks a jab.
White Iv throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkunov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White Iv throws a combination that misses
and Cirkunov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Iv pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirkunov avoids the head kick by White Iv.
Cirkunov connects with a single shot there.
White Iv defending well as Cirkunov loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkunov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhite Iv.
Cirkunov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cirkunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A lazy left from Cirkunov finds it's target.
White Iv misses with a straight right.
White Iv throws a leg kick that misses.
Cirkunov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Iv.
White Iv throws a nice inside leg kick.
White Iv goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cirkunov lands a lovely overhand right.
White Iv lands a nice hook to Cirkunov's body. Cirkunov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirkunov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cirkunov fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White Iv tries to sprawl but Cirkunov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Iv is not content to let Cirkunov control the position.
White Iv is trying to stand up here but Cirkunov is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White Iv wants to improve his position but Cirkunov is controlling well.
Cirkunov trying to control the action but White Iv is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cirkunov is looking for a kimura but White Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cirkunov to get the leverage.
White Iv tries to kick Cirkunov off but Cirkunov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Cirkunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Iv has managed to free his arm - good work.
White Iv is trying to stand.
Alex Cirkunov has got the better of the ground game so far.
White Iv wants to get back to full guard.

Cirkunov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cirkunov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cirkunov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Iv is just riding it out for now. Cirkunov eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White Iv moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White Iv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walter White Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Iv wants to stand up but Cirkunov is controlling him.
Cirkunov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White Iv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cirkunov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White Iv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White Iv bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cirkunov's guard.

Cirkunov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

White Iv stands up from Cirkunov's guard - White Iv perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirkunov throws a lazy right hand but White Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkunov looks to throw the jab but White Iv is out of range.
Cirkunov walks forward, straight into a front kick from White Iv.
White Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cirkunov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cirkunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cirkunov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Iv doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkunov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
White Iv looks for the body kick but Cirkunov saw that one coming.
White Iv throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cirkunov misses the jab.
White Iv throws a leg kick that misses.
White Iv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White Iv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirkunov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Iv shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cirkunov works White Iv's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkunov lands a jab to the head.
Cirkunov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Iv.
Cirkunov lands a nice hook to White Iv's body. White Iv takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirkunov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Cirkunov has closed the distance and engaged White Iv in a clinch.

Cirkunov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White Iv uses from the top position.
White Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

White Iv drops back looking for a leg! Cirkunov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cirkunov manages to kick White Iv off! White Iv jumps back into Cirkunov's guard.
Cirkunov trying to keep a closed guard but White Iv is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Cirkunov.
Well Cirkunov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cirkunov!