PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 909 p4p, 99 weight class) and Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 965 p4p, 107 weight class). Bedlaminov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Call to Arms kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boston
vs
Bedlaminov

182 cm
26
265 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedlaminov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boston staying out of range there.
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bedlaminov.
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bedlaminov throws out the jab.
Boston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bedlaminov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses.

Boston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bedlaminov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedlaminov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bedlaminov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bedlaminov has managed to get both his arms back between Boston's legs - danger averted.
Bedlaminov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bedlaminov trying to move into half guard but instead Boston has managed to sweep!

Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov is trying to keep Boston in close.
Bedlaminov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bedlaminov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedlaminov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bedlaminov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bedlaminov controls Boston momentarily but Boston frees himself.
Bedlaminov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boston controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bedlaminov is on top in guard.

Boston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston wants to take a breather but Bedlaminov is having none of it.
Bedlaminov wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bedlaminov gets full guard.
Bedlaminov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bedlaminov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bedlaminov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Bedlaminov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov is trying to control the position but Boston postures up.
Bedlaminov is controlling Boston's posture.
Bedlaminov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boston manages to get himself to full guard.

Bedlaminov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bedlaminov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boston dives on top into guard.

Boston lands a couple of elbows.
Bedlaminov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston wants to control from the top but Bedlaminov keeps moving.
Bedlaminov has Boston pulled in close to control his posture.
Bedlaminov trying to control the position.
Bedlaminov has control of Boston's left arm, preventing Boston from doing any damage.
Boston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bedlaminov pulls Boston in close to his closed guard and prevents Boston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Bedlaminov.
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 Brent Boston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov cracks Boston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boston moves away from the strike by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov misses with a looping right.
Bedlaminov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bedlaminov swings widly with a right hand
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boston scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedlaminov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut
and Boston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bedlaminov looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Boston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedlaminov. Boston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boston is looking for a counter combo.
Bedlaminov throws a series of punches but Boston avoids them all with ease.
Yuri Bedlaminov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Boston shoots in and bounces Bedlaminov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bedlaminov is pulling down on Boston's head. It's preventing any offense from Boston, at least for the moment.
Boston won't allow Bedlaminov to sweep him here.
Boston wants to control from the top but Bedlaminov keeps moving.
Boston stands and throws Bedlaminov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bedlaminov is looking for a sweep.
Bedlaminov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bedlaminov wants to control but Boston postures up.
Bedlaminov is trying to get back to half guard.
Bedlaminov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedlaminov trying to mount his opponent but Boston defends it.
Bedlaminov wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.
Boston won't allow Bedlaminov to pass to mount.
Bedlaminov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Boston uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Bedlaminov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bedlaminov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bedlaminov looking to sit in guard and control but Boston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bedlaminov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bedlaminov, not yet.
Boston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bedlaminov controlling the position.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bedlaminov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boston postures up and lands a big shot to Bedlaminov's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bedlaminov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bedlaminov, not yet.
Bedlaminov wants to hit a switch here but Boston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bedlaminov there!
Bedlaminov wants to hold on but Boston pushes him away.
Boston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bedlaminov looks a forlorn figure.
Bedlaminov tries to hold on but Boston pushes him away.
Boston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boston unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bedlaminov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Boston celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.