PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses Stepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vladimirovich
vs
Stepp

192 cm
26
250 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

195 cm
28
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Stepp.
Stepp misses with a body shot.
Vladimirovich slips under a jab.
Vladimirovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Vladimirovich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stepp on his heels. He'll look to pass Stepp's guard now, I'm sure.
Stepp keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully.
Vladimirovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp is pulling down on Vladimirovich's head to control his posture.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vladimirovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepp controls Vladimirovich momentarily but Vladimirovich frees himself.
Stepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepp trying to control the position.
Vladimirovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vladimirovich is working Stepp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vladimirovich trying to control but Stepp is working from the bottom.
Vladimirovich with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepp is on top in guard.

Vladimirovich looking for a guillotine here but Stepp defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vladimirovich is on top in guard.

Vladimirovich landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
Stepp wants to hit a switch here but Vladimirovich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stepp there!
Stepp blocking the ground and pound.
Vladimirovich throws a strike there. Stepp manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Stepp preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vladimirovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vladimirovich connects with a nice short shot to Stepp's temple.
Stepp is in trouble now - Vladimirovich has advanced to mount!
Vladimirovich with good strikes from the mount here!
Vladimirovich controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimirovich avoids the attempt from Stepp to control.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vladimirovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stepp counter with a right hand.
A jab from Stepp does it's job there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vladimirovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vladimirovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepp moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Stepp misses its intended target.
Vladimirovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vladimirovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladimirovich avoids the body shot from Stepp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp scores with a jab to the body.
Stepp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vladimirovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepp swings for the body but Vladimirovich moves out of range.
Stepp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimirovich lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Moses Stepp has been cut.
Vladimirovich looks to land a combination but Stepp avoids it well.
Moses Stepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vladimirovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepp.
Vladimirovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stepp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stepp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stepp stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp defending well as Vladimirovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vladimirovich is out of range.
Vladimirovich tries to counter with a takedown but Stepp is quick to defend against it.

Vladimirovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stepp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Vladimirovich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stepp is avoiding damage well.
Vladimirovich controls the position.
Vladimirovich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stepp pushes Vladimirovich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vladimirovich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vladimirovich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Vladimirovich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stepp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stepp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich uses his free foot to push down on Stepp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stepp.
Vladimirovich punching from mount but Stepp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vladimirovich looking to control but Stepp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich throws some wild stikes that Stepp manages to avoid easily.
Vladimirovich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich punching from mount but Stepp doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That has opened up Moses Stepp's cut even more.
Vladimirovich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stepp tries to lock up and control but Vladimirovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vladimirovich is landing with some decent strikes but Stepp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

The cut above Moses Stepp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moses Stepp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Moses Stepp had this to say: 'Never gonna stop gotta kill me first.'.