PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Legend Debonaire (ranked 2273 p4p, 2790 weight class) and Vladimir Poporovkov (ranked 314 p4p, 376 weight class). Legend Debonaire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Debonaire
vs
Poporovkov

180 cm
19
178
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
182
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Poporovkov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poporovkov tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Poporovkov tries to work over Debonaire's front leg with a kick but Debonaire checks it.
Debonaire thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick
and Debonaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Poporovkov misses.
Poporovkov lands a front kick.
Poporovkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire sets himself, and Poporovkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Debonaire avoids it this time.
Poporovkov checks a low kick from Debonaire.
A jab lands there for Debonaire.
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poporovkov moves away.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Poporovkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poporovkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poporovkov wants to counter the offense by Debonaire and move into the clinch position.
A right-left combo lands from Debonaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick.
Poporovkov tries to score with a low kick but Debonaire moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poporovkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debonaire moves out of range of the body kick from Poporovkov.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire throws a series of punches but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poporovkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick.
Poporovkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poporovkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Debonaire.
Poporovkov fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poporovkov manages to avoid it.
Poporovkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Debonaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poporovkov avoids a kick to the body.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Poporovkov blocks the low kick.
Debonaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poporovkov.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Debonaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Debonaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poporovkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debonaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debonaire. Poporovkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Debonaire blocks the low kick.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Debonaire tried to score with a low kick but Poporovkov checks it.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire moved away.
Poporovkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Poporovkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Debonaire blocks the leg kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Poporovkov slips under a jab.
Poporovkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Debonaire moves out of range of the leg kick from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Debonaire, as that shot connected.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire missing with a left hand there. Poporovkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poporovkov moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Poporovkov blocks the low kick.
Debonaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poporovkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Debonaire's sensitive parts.
Debonaire lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Poporovkov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Legend Debonaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Poporovkov is looking to chop away at Debonaire's legs.
Legend Debonaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but Debonaire avoids it.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Debonaire lands with a kick to the temple. Poporovkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Debonaire lunges at Poporovkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poporovkov's hand.
Debonaire checks a leg kick.
Debonaire misses with a hook. Poporovkov ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Debonaire. Those never looked like landing.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poporovkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poporovkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poporovkov takes one on the button.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Poporovkov avoids the head kick by Debonaire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poporovkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Debonaire is out of range and Poporovkov settles back down.
Debonaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov wants to clinch up but Debonaire keeps it at a distance.
Legend Debonaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poporovkov ducks right into an uppercut from Debonaire.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Poporovkov moves into the clinch.
Debonaire avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Debonaire blocks it.
Debonaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debonaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Debonaire looking to stall.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Debonaire avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poporovkov obliges.
Debonaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poporovkov can do to turn this around?
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!
Debonaire is trying to break free.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Debonaire.
Debonaire avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Debonaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Debonaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladimir Poporovkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Debonaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poporovkov's elbow.
Debonaire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Debonaire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Debonaire lands an uppercut.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.

Debonaire pulls Poporovkov into guard.
Debonaire controls Poporovkov momentarily but Poporovkov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poporovkov preventing the sweep.
Poporovkov pushing down on Debonaire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Debonaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Debonaire.
Poporovkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Debonaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Legend Debonaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Debonaire scores with a jab. Poporovkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debonaire throws a lazy uppercut

and Poporovkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Debonaire wants to get back to striking at distance but Poporovkov won't allow it.

Debonaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Debonaire finds it's target.
Poporovkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Debonaire checks it well.
Poporovkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poporovkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Debonaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poporovkov avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire falls off balance throwing a combination

and Poporovkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Debonaire is blocking nicely.
Debonaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poporovkov smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Poporovkov wants to slow Debonaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Debonaire throws an overhand right that lands on Poporovkov's shoulder, as Poporovkov tries to avoid the shot.
Poporovkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Debonaire.
Vladimir Poporovkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire throws an overhand right that lands on Poporovkov's shoulder, as Poporovkov tries to avoid the shot.
Poporovkov scores with a leg kick.
Debonaire lands with a shot to the body.
Debonaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov wants to counter the offense by Debonaire and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire lands with a nice body punch.
Debonaire avoids a kick to the body.
Poporovkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poporovkov.
Debonaire sets himself, and Poporovkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Debonaire avoids it this time.
Debonaire misses with a low kick.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poporovkov lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick as Debonaire jumps back.
Debonaire moves out of range of the body kick from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov is looking to chop away at Debonaire's legs.
Debonaire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Debonaire catches Poporovkov right on the button with a cross.
Poporovkov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Debonaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but Debonaire moves out of range easily.
Debonaire avoids a kick to the body.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Debonaire swings away with a body shot that misses

and Poporovkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debonaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Poporovkov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Debonaire jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poporovkov controlling from the top position.
Poporovkov wants to pass the guard but Debonaire is keeping the position.
Poporovkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Debonaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Debonaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Poporovkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Legend Debonaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Debonaire, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legend Debonaire!
An out of breath Legend Debonaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.