PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 3226 p4p, 110 weight class) and Konstantin Uszatov (ranked 4001 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Konstantin Uszatov enters the cage!

Skrarski
vs
Uszatov

198 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

195 cm
27
288 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantin Uszatov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uszatov leaves Skrarski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skrarski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Uszatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skrarski to the ground. Uszatov is now in Skrarski's guard.
Uszatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uszatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skrarski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uszatov.
Uszatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uszatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uszatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski is trying to keep Uszatov in close.
Uszatov wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uszatov preventing the sweep.

Uszatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skrarski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uszatov has Skrarski in his guard.

Skrarski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uszatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uszatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skrarski throws an elbow that misses. Uszatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skrarski's guard. Nice move by Uszatov!

Uszatov postures up and lands a big shot to Skrarski's brow.
Skrarski has momentary wrist control but Uszatov slips an elbow through the middle.
Skrarski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uszatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uszatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uszatov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uszatov stands up over Skrarski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uszatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skrarski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uszatov won't allow Skrarski to get back to his feet.
Skrarski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skrarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uszatov throwing strikes from guard but Skrarski blocks nicely.
Uszatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uszatov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uszatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Skrarski is rocked!
Uszatov cracks Skrarski with a solid left hand.
Oh Skrarski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uszatov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Skrarski's head off the mat! Skrarski is out! He's out! Uszatov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Uszatov!
Konstantin Uszatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.