PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 1652 p4p, 197 weight class) and Boris Zhivago (ranked 1586 p4p, 191 weight class). Chiarmanda comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of Tajikstan. Zhivago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cold as Ice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chiarmanda
vs
Zhivago

175 cm
36
162 lbs
29 - 19 - 0

172 cm
29
164 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ossilus Chiarmanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Zhivago!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.

Zhivago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Chiarmanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhivago doesn't seem phased though.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiarmanda.

Chiarmanda moves into range and clinches up with Zhivago.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Zhivago breaks the clinch.
Zhivago defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhivago. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhivago blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhivago, as that shot connected.
Zhivago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
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!
Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhivago.
Chiarmanda slips under a jab from Zhivago.
Chiarmanda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiarmanda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chiarmanda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhivago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that misses
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick.
Zhivago throws a hook but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiarmanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhivagos head.
Chiarmanda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Zhivago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chiarmanda walks into a straight right hand from Zhivago.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping right.
Zhivago slips under a jab.
Chiarmanda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chiarmanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago thows a body kick. Chiarmanda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago slips a jab from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Chiarmanda gets tackled into the cage by Zhivago. Zhivago maintains the clinch.
Zhivago is trying to break free.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Chiarmanda.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiarmandas head.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda is looking to control Zhivago's arms but Zhivago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chiarmanda has his back to the cage.

Zhivago breaks the clinch.
Zhivago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook. Zhivago ducked under it nicely.
Chiarmanda works Zhivago's body with a nice hook.
Zhivago walks into a left hand.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhivago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhivago misses with a two punch combination.
Zhivago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhivago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiarmanda with a nice cross.
Chiarmanda misses with a leg kick.
Zhivago defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago walks into a straight right hand from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Zhivago.
Zhivago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zhivago throws a combination that misses
and Chiarmanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago misses with a wild body shot.
Zhivago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhivago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zhivago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhivago misses with a looping left.
Zhivago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chiarmanda can pounce on him.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Zhivago moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago throws a push kick but Chiarmanda slaps the foot to one side.
Chiarmanda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhivago will feel that in the morning.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhivago clobbers Chiarmanda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chiarmanda scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Zhivago misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhivago. Chiarmanda shrugs it off though.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhivago misses with a few strikes there.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhivago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zhivago defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Chiarmanda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhivago circles away.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of Zhivago's head but Zhivago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhivago tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhivago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chiarmanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhivago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Zhivago.
Zhivago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhivago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhivago misses with a looping right.
Zhivago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chiarmanda. That one must have hurt.

Chiarmanda moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiarmanda is pushing Zhivago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhivago blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda digs a right hand into Zhivago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhivago's gas tank.
Zhivago tries a body shot but Chiarmanda blocks it.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago is trying to push Chiarmanda away but Chiarmanda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda has a couple of punches blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chiarmanda.

Zhivago breaks the clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to land a front kick but Zhivago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhivago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhivago throws a body kick that misses.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Chiarmanda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhivago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhivago swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Zhivago misses with a kick to the body.
Zhivago walks into a left hand.

Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Chiarmanda lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhivago blocks an uppercut.
Zhivago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago is leaning against Chiarmanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago lands a shoulder strike.
Zhivago tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing Zhivago back against the cage.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago gets through Chiarmanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhivagos head.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhivago.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhivago.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhivago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chiarmanda up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chiarmanda throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago tries to break the clinch but Chiarmanda is controlling the position.

Zhivago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiarmanda tries to land a front kick but Zhivago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Chiarmanda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda throws a solid leg kick but Zhivago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Boris Zhivago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhivago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhivago keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago misses with a body kick.
Zhivago connects with a single shot there.
Zhivago scores with a jab to the head.
Zhivago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
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 Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Chiarmanda wants to clinch.
Chiarmanda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chiarmanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhivago as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a jab.
Good shot there by Chiarmanda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago lands a body shot.
Chiarmanda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhivago's hands.
Zhivago ducks right into an uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhivago swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda works over Zhivago's head and body with a nice combination.

Chiarmanda rushes Zhivago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhivago throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhivago throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Zhivago.
Nice body kick there by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhivago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boris Zhivago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago tries to stall but Chiarmanda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chiarmanda lands an elbow that stopped Zhivago in his tracks for a moment.
Zhivago is trying to stall.
Chiarmanda gets through Zhivago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago digs a right hand into Chiarmanda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chiarmanda's gas tank.
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Zhivago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chiarmanda forces Zhivago back against the cage and clinches.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago wants to stall.
Zhivago prevents a body shot from Chiarmanda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda gets through Zhivago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda digs a right hand underneath Zhivago's ribcage. Zhivago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chiarmanda being controlled against the cage.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhivago blocks a body shot from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land.
Zhivago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhivago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhivago is looking to break free of the clinch but Chiarmanda has double underhooks.
Zhivago lands with a light punch inside.
Zhivago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ossilus Chiarmanda.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chiarmanda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A relieved looking Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.