PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov's entrance music is Down by Law - by Madball. A fine choice. VaraKolaudov has chosen lachin as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mironov
vs
VaraKolaudov

190 cm
37
285 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

195 cm
27
300 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VaraKolaudov leaves Mironov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mironov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Mironov backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Mironov manages to avoid it all.
Mironov stalks VaraKolaudov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into VaraKolaudov's face. VaraKolaudov staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
Mironov tries a head kick but it misses.
VaraKolaudov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mironov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VaraKolaudov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mironov.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
VaraKolaudov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mironov.
Mironov thows a leg kick but VaraKolaudov checks it
and VaraKolaudov counters with a big head kick but Mironov shrugs it off.
Mironov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Mironov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mironov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov throws a left and a right that both miss
and VaraKolaudov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Mironov.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mironov misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from VaraKolaudov. No joy for Mironov on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mironov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VaraKolaudov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mironov.
Mironov tries for a takedown but VaraKolaudov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mironov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from VaraKolaudov misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mironov misses with a wild combination.
Mironov misses with a body shot.
VaraKolaudov is looking for the big counter here.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown but VaraKolaudov shows good takedown defense.
Mironov throws a series of punches but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
VaraKolaudov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mironov.
Sergei Mironov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter combo.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mironov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mironov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter combo.
Mironov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mironov shoots and misses
and VaraKolaudov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mironov swings for the body but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
VaraKolaudov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mironov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Mironov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mironov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mironov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VaraKolaudov manages to avoid it.

Mironov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

VaraKolaudov pushes Mironov off and gets back to his feet.
Mironov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Mironov.
Mironov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mironov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VaraKolaudov manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mironov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching VaraKolaudov on his heels. He'll look to pass VaraKolaudov's guard now, I'm sure.

VaraKolaudov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mironov lands a lovely overhand right.
Mironov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mironov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VaraKolaudov is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Mironov. Those never looked like landing.

Mironov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but VaraKolaudov is retaining full guard.
Mironov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VaraKolaudov can do to turn this around?
VaraKolaudov is wriggling around but Mironov manages to pass to half guard.
VaraKolaudov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mironov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
VaraKolaudov tries to kick Mironov off but Mironov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is trying to escape back to his feet but Mironov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
VaraKolaudov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mironov wants to lay and pray for a moment but VaraKolaudov keeps working.
VaraKolaudov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mironov scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
VaraKolaudov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mironov falls off balance throwing a combination
and VaraKolaudov counters with a one-two to the body.
Mironov looks to land a body kick but VaraKolaudov moved away.
VaraKolaudov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mironov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mironov backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Mironov manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Mironov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

VaraKolaudov defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from VaraKolaudov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mironov misses with a takedown attempt - VaraKolaudov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
VaraKolaudov throws out a counter right but Mironov avoids it with no problem.
Sergei Mironov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mironov misses with a double jab
and VaraKolaudov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mironov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mironov!
Nice takedown defense from VaraKolaudov. No joy for Mironov on that attempt.
Mironov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov tries for a takedown but VaraKolaudov circles away easily
and VaraKolaudov counters with a head kick. That will keep Mironov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Mironov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab.
Mironov misses with a wild body shot.
Mironov misses with a leg kick.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts VaraKolaudov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
VaraKolaudov is looking for the big counter here.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
Mironov looks to score with a jab to the body but VaraKolaudov is just out of range.
Mironov shoots for a double leg takedown but VaraKolaudov sprawls well. He's pushed Mironov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on VaraKolaudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy body kick from Mironov
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Mironov.
Mironov throws a right hand that misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mironov tries for a takedown but VaraKolaudov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergei Mironov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Mironov.
Mironov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and VaraKolaudov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

VaraKolaudov gets caught flat footed, as Mironov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mironov with a nice head shot there.
Mironov won't allow VaraKolaudov to get back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is looking to stand up but Mironov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The fighters are working up against the cage. VaraKolaudov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
VaraKolaudov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mironov fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VaraKolaudov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
VaraKolaudov throws an elbow that misses.
Mironov tries to score a body lock takedown but VaraKolaudov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
VaraKolaudov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mawzer VaraKolaudov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mironov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Mironov!
Sergei Mironov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mawzer VaraKolaudov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wasn't my destiny to win I had fun regardless its about the journey my friends'.