|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yves Trudeau (ranked 46 p4p, 7 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 158 p4p, 25 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
155 cm
24
180 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
176 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trudeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Trudeau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rishkinov's calf. Rishkinov scores with the left hand. Trudeau knows he should have avoided that one. Rishkinov misses with a few strikes there.
Trudeau is looking to counter punch. The fighters circle momentarily. Trudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut. A jab from Trudeau does it's job there. Rishkinov blocks a jab. Trudeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Trudeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight. Rishkinov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov. An attempted straight right counter from Trudeau misses the target. Rishkinov lands a jab to the nose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rishkinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Trudeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rishkinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Trudeau's head. Rishkinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Trudeau on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rishkinov moves out of range as Trudeau strikes. A nice combination there by Rishkinov.
Trudeau takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Trudeau slips the punch. Rishkinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Trudeau stalks Rishkinov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rishkinov's face. Rishkinov staggers backwards, shaken. Sloppy strikes from Rishkinov. Those never looked like landing. Rishkinov misses with an uppercut. Trudeau saw that one coming. Rishkinov connects with a single shot there. Trudeau avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Trudeau misses with a looping right. Trudeau throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rishkinov drives through with a takedown into Trudeau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trudeau has his foot on Rishkinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rishkinov works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trudeau isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rishkinov stacks Trudeau on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rishkinov! Rishkinov is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trudeau tries to bench press Rishkinov off him but Rishkinov keeps the position. Rishkinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Trudeau wants to control but Rishkinov postures up. Trudeau is looking for a sweep. Trudeau prevents Rishkinov from improving position. Trudeau is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Rishkinov scoring with punches and elbows. A control attempt from Trudeau but he's now mounted! Trudeau wants to hold on but Rishkinov pushes him away. Trudeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trudeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Trudeau tries to lock up and control but Rishkinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Trudeau is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trudeau looks a forlorn figure.
Trudeau wants to hold on but Rishkinov pushes him away. Rishkinov working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rishkinov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rishkinov with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trudeau is trying desperately to improve position. Rishkinov working Trudeau over with strikes here. Rishkinov working the ground and pound effectively.
Rishkinov wants to control the pace but Trudeau is squirming around nicely. Trudeau tries to lock up and control but Rishkinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rishkinov unloading with bombs! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Trudeau is trying desperately to improve position. Trudeau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut. 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.
Trudeau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Trudeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rishkinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trudeau. Rishkinov throws a series of punches but Trudeau avoids them all with ease. Trudeau avoids a kick to the body.
Trudeau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Trudeau slips under a jab from Rishkinov. Trudeau looks to land a left hand but Rishkinov moved out of range nicely. Rishkinov feints the counter takedown. Rishkinov darts in looking for a takedown but Trudeau gets double underhooks and turns Rishkinov into the cage. Serhey Rishkinov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rishkinov gets the takedown into side control. Trudeau tries to improve position but can't. Rishkinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trudeau can't do much from the bottom here. Trudeau tries to buck Rishkinov off but Rishkinov is having none of it. Rishkinov lands some shots froms side control. You can see the frustration on Trudeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rishkinov cracks Trudeau with an elbow. That is naaassty. Trudeau tries to bench press Rishkinov off him but Rishkinov keeps the position. Rishkinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Trudeau is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov works to advance to full mount. Trudeau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Trudeau manages to regain half guard. Good work. Trudeau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trudeau. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rishkinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rishkinov works over Trudeau with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trudeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now. Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov distracts Trudeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Trudeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rishkinov passes into side control.
Serhey Rishkinov has got the better of the ground game so far. Rishkinov looks up at the clock and then as Trudeau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rishkinov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trudeau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rishkinov lands some shots froms side control. Trudeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trudeau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rishkinov scoring with punches from side control. Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working. Trudeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rishkinov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Rishkinov avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control. Rishkinov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Trudeau wants to hold on but Rishkinov pushes him away. Rishkinov cracks Trudeau with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trudeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Trudeau misses its intended target. Rishkinov slips a jab from Trudeau. Rishkinov scores with a decent looking hook. Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rishkinov throws the left hand but Trudeau avoids the punch easily. Trudeau throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it. Rishkinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trudeau moves away. Trudeau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rishkinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Rishkinov jabs Trudeau right on the nose. Trudeau blinks but takes it well. Rishkinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rishkinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Trudeau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rishkinov misses with an uppercut
letting Trudeau counter with a right hand. Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick. Nice shot by Rishkinov. This has been an exciting period of action! Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Trudeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rishkinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trudeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Trudeau walks into a stiff left hand from Rishkinov. Trudeau walks into a stiff left hand from Rishkinov. A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target. Rishkinov throws a low kick but Trudeau avoids it. Rishkinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Trudeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rishkinov throws a series of punches but Trudeau avoids them all with ease. Rishkinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab. Rishkinov defending well as Trudeau loads up on a big left hand. Rishkinov feints the counter takedown. Rishkinov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Rishkinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Trudeau cracks Rishkinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trudeau. Serhey Rishkinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Trudeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Rishkinov misses with a straight left. Trudeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Trudeau counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trudeau. Yves Trudeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Trudeau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A good leg kick by Trudeau. Rishkinov lands with a right hand. Trudeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov dips to his left and cracks Trudeau with an uppercut! Trudeau staying out of range there. Rishkinov misses with a double jab.
Trudeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rishkinov misses with a takedown attempt - Trudeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov. Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy. Trudeau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rishkinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rishkinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trudeau circles away quickly and effectively. Trudeau thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Rishkinov moved out of range. A punch combination from Rishkinov misses. Trudeau misses with a head kick.
Rishkinov defending well as Trudeau loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Trudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
Trudeau motions for Rishkinov to come forward. Trudeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rishkinov cracks Trudeau with an open hand slap. Rishkinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab. Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rishkinov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Trudeau scores with a leg kick.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Rishkinov's shoulder, as Rishkinov tries to avoid the shot. A clash of legs there as Rishkinov blocks the low kick. Trudeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rishkinov slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Trudeau is just out of range. Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away. Rishkinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes. Rishkinov with a nice cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rishkinov. A jab lands there for Rishkinov. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rishkinov. Rishkinov cracks Trudeau with a right hand to the side of the head. Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Trudeau moved out of range. Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Trudeau. Trudeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rishkinov. Rishkinov lands a really nice looking cross but Trudeau seems unphased.
Rishkinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Serhey Rishkinov just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trudeau misses with a few strikes there.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it. Trudeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rishkinov with the counter takedown but Trudeau avoids it easily. Rishkinov misses with a double jab.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it. Trudeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trudeau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
A telegraphed right hand from Rishkinov misses the target. It looked like Trudeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rishkinov. Trudeau throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily. Trudeau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And Rishkinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Trudeau pushes his down on his head and steps out. Rishkinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Trudeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rishkinov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trudeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left. Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy. Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it. Trudeau drops his hands momentarily and Rishkinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trudeau connects with a crisp jab. Rishkinov misses with a straight right. Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rishkinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trudeau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A lazy left from Rishkinov finds it's target. Rishkinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trudeau on the side of the head. Trudeau swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov 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. Rishkinov dives in and scores a takedown into Trudeau's guard. Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Trudeau is retaining full guard. Trudeau looking for subs off his back but Rishkinov has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trudeau has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Trudeau wants to control the action here but instead Rishkinov manages to pass to full mount! Rishkinov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trudeau looks a forlorn figure.
Trudeau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trudeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trudeau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck. Trudeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet. Trudeau trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. Trudeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard. Trudeau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trudeau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Trudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov stands up over Trudeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Trudeau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rishkinov defends well. Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Trudeau is keeping the position. Rishkinov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trudeau's head. Rishkinov with a nice head shot there. Rishkinov lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trudeau misses the jab. Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Trudeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rishkinov throws a right hand that Trudeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Trudeau also avoids with ease. A looping hook to the body misses from Rishkinov. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet. Trudeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Rishkinov moved out of range. Trudeau swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Rishkinov is out of range. Rishkinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rishkinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rishkinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rishkinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau. Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Trudeau. A jab from Rishkinov finds it's way through Trudeau's defenses. A telegraphed right hand from Rishkinov misses the target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trudeau looks to land a left hand but Rishkinov moved out of range nicely. Rishkinov throws out a powerful jab. Trudeau tries to move into range but Rishkinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rishkinov shoots in and drives through. Trudeau sprawls well. Rishkinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trudeau. That one must have hurt. Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov. A head kick misses from Trudeau. Trudeau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss! Rishkinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Trudeau is trying to control Rishkinov's posture but Rishkinov avoids it. Rishkinov working the ground and pound. Rishkinov lands an elbow. Trudeau tries to get back to half guard but can't. Trudeau can't do much from the bottom here. Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trudeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rishkinov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rishkinov prevents Trudeau from getting the reversal. Rishkinov looking to control and managing it successfully. Rishkinov with good strikes from the mount here! Trudeau is working to get back to half guard.
Trudeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Trudeau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rishkinov prevents Trudeau from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rishkinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Trudeau is working to get back to half guard.
Trudeau manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rishkinov not doing much here.
Trudeau looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rishkinov passes into side control! Rishkinov trying to control the position but Trudeau is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Serhey Rishkinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rishkinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov! Serhey Rishkinov is the new welterweight champion! Serhey Rishkinov made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|