PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Suf (ranked 370 p4p, 53 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 365 p4p, 52 weight class). Anton Obuhov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Suf
vs
Obuhov

179 cm
29
188 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

190 cm
32
200 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suf throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suf throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
Suf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obuhov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Obuhov does no damage.
Suf moves forwards but Obuhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suf looks to score with a jab to the body but Obuhov is just out of range.
Obuhov connects with a jab.
Suf tries a low kick but Obuhov avoids it.
Obuhov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Suf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Suf throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suf throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Obuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
Obuhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suf slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov connects with a body shot.
Suf throws a chopping leg kick but Obuhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Suf has Obuhov up against the cage in a clinch.
Obuhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suf after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suf after a bit of a struggle.
Suf prevents a body shot from Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a body shot from Suf.
Suf misses with some punches.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf lands with a short shot to the head.

Obuhov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Suf can't fight it off and eventually Obuhov manages to take the fight to the floor. Suf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obuhov stopping the sweep attempt from Suf.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Suf keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suf is pulling down on Obuhov's head to control his posture.
Suf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obuhov.
Suf trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer.
Obuhov throws a strike but Suf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Obuhov has his foot on Suf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suf works his way back into a safe position though.

Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suf is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov wants to sweep here but Suf controlling him for the moment.
Suf trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obuhov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suf defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suf's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suf is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obuhov looking to control but Suf passes into half guard.
Suf stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suf is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Suf. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suf scores with a nice strike.
Suf swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Suf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Obuhov is working Suf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses. Suf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obuhov's guard. Nice move by Suf!

Suf is looking to stand up but Obuhov won't let him.
Obuhov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suf tries to free his leg and advance position but Obuhov is retaining full guard.
Obuhov controls Suf momentarily but Suf frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obuhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obuhov keeping full guard, as Suf tries to pass.
Suf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Obuhov wants to sweep but no luck.

Obuhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suf passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suf wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suf tries to stand and escape but Obuhov is controlling the position.

Obuhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suf throws a wild body kick that Obuhov sees coming a mile off.
Obuhov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Suf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Obuhov blocks the low kick.
Obuhov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anton Obuhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obuhov.

Suf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obuhov's elbow.

Obuhov has clasped his hands together around Suf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Suf tries to buck Obuhov off but Obuhov is having none of it.
Obuhov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Obuhov is trying to ground and pound but Suf uses the momentary lack of control by Obuhov to regain half guard.
Obuhov thows a huge punch but Suf dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov looks to land a strike but Suf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuhov slips nicely into half guard.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suf is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Obuhov is keen to just control but Suf is a slippery customer.
Obuhov working Suf over with strikes.
Obuhov trying to control from Suf's half guard. Suf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Suf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Obuhov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obuhov fails with the takedown.
Suf connects with a solid leg kick.
Obuhov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obuhov takes one to the chin there.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Suf.
Suf tries to bum rush Obuhov with a series of wild strikes but Obuhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov throws a body punch but Suf moves out of range.
Suf avoids the body shot from Obuhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov avoids the body shot from Suf.
Suf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obuhov! But no joy.
Suf blocks a jab.
Obuhov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Suf tries to sprawl out of it but Obuhov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suf.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obuhov! But no joy.
Obuhov lands a really nice looking cross but Suf seems unphased.
Obuhov blocks a low kick nicely.
Suf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suf misses with an uppercut
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obuhov connects with the punch.
Obuhov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suf takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Suf throws a lazy right hand but Obuhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obuhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obuhov.
Obuhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suf was well out of range. Poor timing from Obuhov.
Obuhov catches Suf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Obuhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suf at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Suf as Obuhov shoots in.
Bob Suf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Obuhov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obuhov goes for a double leg but Suf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suf continues to drive forward.
Suf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obuhov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suf looks to throw the jab but Obuhov is out of range.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Suf throws a counter high kick but Obuhov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Obuhov moves out of range of the leg kick from Suf.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Suf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suf tries to counter by clinching up but Obuhov breaks away and moves out of range.

Obuhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suf is positioning himself well to prevent Obuhov advancing to mount.
Suf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suf trying to control from the bottom.
Suf tries to get to full guard but Obuhov has control of the leg.
Suf gets full guard.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suf has momentary wrist control but Obuhov slips an elbow through the middle.
Suf keeping full guard, as Obuhov tries to pass.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Suf keeps moving.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obuhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obuhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Obuhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Obuhov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suf keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suf is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obuhov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Obuhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.