PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 5213 p4p, 2811 weight class) and Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ovchinnikov
vs
Bermalingo

188 cm
35
220
9 - 17 - 0

188 cm
22
205
3 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Bermalingo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovchinnikov cracks Bermalingo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Rocco Bermalingo has been cut.
Bermalingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ovchinnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bermalingo throws the left hand but Ovchinnikov avoids the punch easily.
Ovchinnikov scores with a hook to the body. Bermalingo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ovchinnikov swinging wildly here.
Bermalingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bermalingo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ovchinnikov throws a right and a left that Bermalingo avoids nicely.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovchinnikov looks to land a right hand but Bermalingo moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bermalingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ovchinnikov swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Bermalingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ovchinnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bermalingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ovchinnikov staying out of range there.
Ovchinnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bermalingo is just out of range.
Bermalingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ovchinnikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bermalingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ovchinnikov throws a series of punches but Bermalingo avoids them all with ease.
Ovchinnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Ovchinnikov lands a big right hand that sends Bermalingo crashing to the mat! Ovchinnikov stays standing though and waves Bermalingo back to his feet!

Bermalingo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovchinnikov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bermalingo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ovchinnikov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
An out of breath Dmitry Ovchinnikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.