PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tearrius George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantinov has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

George
vs
Konstantinov

186 cm
22
240 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Bullet Proof System

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tearrius George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Konstantinov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konstantinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick which misses George's front leg but catches the back leg as George tries to avoid it.
Konstantinov lands a leg kick that knocks George off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Konstantinov blocks the low kick.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
George takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Konstantinov throws a shot to the body.
George misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov throws a front kick aimed at George's knee but George avoids it well.
Konstantinov throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
Konstantinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
Konstantinov misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely.
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!
Konstantinov lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George misses with a low kick.
Konstantinov wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.
George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Konstantinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Konstantinov throws a wild body kick that George sees coming a mile off.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Konstantinov throws a shot to the body.
Konstantinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George throwing a counter right hand but Konstantinov manages to avoid it.
Konstantinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
George ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a shot to the body.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Konstantinov's shoulder, as Konstantinov tries to avoid the shot.
Konstantinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from George. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
George takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by George!
Konstantinov tries to land a body kick
letting George counter with a right hand.
George throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Konstantinov throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
George checks a low kick from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov moves away from the strike by George.
George throws out a leg kick but Konstantinov moves out of range and George only half commits.
Konstantinov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Konstantinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
George avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George throws a right hand that Konstantinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Konstantinov also avoids with ease.
Konstantinov swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Konstantinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Konstantinov misses with a body kick.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Konstantinov circles away.
George throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Konstantinov throws a low kick, looking for George's leg but George calmly moves out of range.

George gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Konstantinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

George has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Konstantinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
George trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Konstantinov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

George moves out of range as Konstantinov throws a body kick.
Konstantinov is looking to slow George down with leg kicks.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
Konstantinov motions for George to come forward. Konstantinov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Konstantinov.
Crunch! Konstantinov slams his shin into George's torso.
George tests Konstantinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Konstantinov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.

Konstantinov lands a big head kick that sends George tumbling to the mat! Konstantinov takes a step backwards and waves George back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by George as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
George throws a hook but Konstantinov avoids it easily.
Konstantinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
Konstantinov throws out a loose jab but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Konstantinov is able to avoid easily.
Konstantinov tries a quick counter leg kick but George is wise to it.
George is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as George blocks the leg kick.
Konstantinov slips under a jab.
Konstantinov wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.
That kick from George tenderised Konstantinov's leg. Konstantinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boris Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Konstantinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
George wants to control but Konstantinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is staying active underneath Konstantinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
George wants to sweep but Konstantinov has passed to side control!
George is trying to get back to half guard.
Konstantinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.
Konstantinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George tries to buck Konstantinov off but Konstantinov is having none of it.
Konstantinov is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Konstantinov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt George will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from George.
Konstantinov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down George rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konstantinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
George checks the leg kick nicely there.
Konstantinov throws a wild body kick that George sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for George.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Konstantinov jabs George right on the nose. George blinks but takes it well.

Tearrius George's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Tearrius George's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
George scores with a spinning back kick!
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
George jabs Konstantinov right on the nose. Konstantinov blinks but takes it well.
George throws the left hand but Konstantinov avoids the punch easily.
Konstantinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Konstantinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Konstantinov walks into a stiff left hand from George.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Konstantinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George misses with a kick to the body.
Konstantinov lands a leg kick that knocks George off balance momentarily.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but George moves out of range easily.
Konstantinov tries a low kick but George avoids it.
George is looking to counter the offense by Konstantinov and move into the clinch.
George slips under a jab.
George swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George avoids the head kick by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the body kick from George.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konstantinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. George doesn't seem bothered though.
Konstantinov takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George misses with a hook. Konstantinov ducked under it nicely.
George takes a shot right to the bread basket.
George walks into a left hand.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
George connects with a jab.
Konstantinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konstantinov lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
George misses with a left hand
and Konstantinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov lands with a hook. George tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Konstantinov throws a lazy body kick
and George counters with a leg kick.
George misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Konstantinov. That snapped George's head back.
George misses with a low kick.
George staying out of range there.
A jab from George misses.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts George, as that shot connected.
Konstantinov throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from George misses the target.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Tearrius George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boris Konstantinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konstantinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George.
As Konstantinov backs away, George returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
George moves out of range of the body kick from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
George staying out of range there.
Konstantinov swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George throws a leg kick but Konstantinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into George's body.
Konstantinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck George on the side of the head.
Konstantinov misses with a head kick.
George jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
George throws a low kick but Konstantinov avoids it.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
George's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws out a leg kick but George moves out of range and Konstantinov only half commits.
Konstantinov checks a low kick from George.
Konstantinov throws a push kick but George slaps the foot to one side.
George throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
George takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Konstantinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
George misses with a hook. Konstantinov ducked under it nicely.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinov.
A little jabbing left from Konstantinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
George throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Konstantinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Konstantinov takes one to the side of the head.
Boris Konstantinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Konstantinov stuns George with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Konstantinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Konstantinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konstantinov 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.