PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Telegin (ranked 3710 p4p, 2387 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 492 p4p, 342 weight class). DJ comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Scrappy - No Problem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Deontay DJ has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Telegin's chin.

Telegin
vs
DJ

190 cm
29
250
8 - 10 - 0

193 cm
26
255
10 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Telegin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from DJ as Telegin shoots in.
Telegin closes this distance looking for a takedown but DJ circles away.
Telegin blocks a head kick by DJ.
Telegin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Telegin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Telegin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telegin blocks a head kick by DJ.

DJ has Telegin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Telegin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ is trying to push Telegin away but Telegin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DJ prevents a takedown attempt there.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin goes for a takedown in the clinch but DJ prevents it.
DJ can't break the clinch.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.

DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Telegin counters by clinching up.
DJ wants to break free but Telegin has control.
Telegin prevents DJ from breaking the clinch.
DJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
DJ is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DJ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DJ leaning against his opponent.
Telegin slowing the pace effectively.

That's two 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.

DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Telegin moves out of range easily.
Telegin scores with a jab to the jaw.
DJ scores with a nice strike.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
DJ scores with a shot to the body.
DJ scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ throws a series of punches but Telegin moves out of range.

Telegin clinches up against the cage.
Telegin can't get the takedown.
Telegin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DJ after a bit of a struggle.

DJ breaks from the clinch.
DJ moves away from the strike by Telegin.
A lazy body kick from DJ

and Telegin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DJ!
DJ tries to escape but Telegin is in control.
DJ tries to bench press Telegin off him but Telegin keeps the position.
DJ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Telegin looks up at the clock and then as DJ takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Telegin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Telegin working the ground and pound but DJ is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telegin cracks DJ with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telegin cracks DJ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Telegin trying to control the position but DJ is working away.
You can see the frustration on DJ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Telegin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Telegin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DJ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Telegin tries to move to mount but DJ blocks the move with his legs.
DJ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
DJ is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Telegin darts in looking for a takedown but DJ gets double underhooks and turns Telegin into the cage.
Telegin wants a takedown but no success here.

DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ looks to score with a jab to the body but Telegin is just out of range.
DJ misses with a jab, cross combination.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ slips under a jab from Telegin.
Deontay DJ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DJ tries to land a body kick

so Telegin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. DJ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Telegin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Telegin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telegin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DJ up against the cage.
Telegin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DJ fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telegin is looking to counter punch.
DJ throws a right hand that Telegin ducks under and follows up with a left that Telegin also avoids with ease.
Telegin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Telegin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DJ is fending him off so far but Telegin persists. Nope, DJ circles away and we're back to standing.
DJ throws a series of punches but Telegin avoids them all with ease.
Telegin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

DJ rushes Telegin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DJ tries to break free but Telegin pushes him back against the cage.
Telegin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Telegin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DJ uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin wants to sweep here but DJ controlling him for the moment.

Telegin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DJ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

DJ decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick

and Telegin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telegin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DJ's head.
Telegin is stalling in the full guard.
DJ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telegin cracks DJ with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telegin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but DJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Telegin trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.
Telegin is working DJ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Telegin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telegin scoring with punches to the head and body.
DJ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DJ is keeping the position for now.
Telegin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telegin advances to half guard.
Telegin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Telegin is trying to control. DJ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DJ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.
DJ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Telegin.
Telegin drops an elbow to the side of DJ's head.
Telegin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Telegin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DJ is looking to escape.
Telegin tries to pass to full mount but DJ defends it.
DJ has hold of Telegin's hands but Telegin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Sergey Telegin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice shot by Telegin.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telegin tries to close the distance and clinch but DJ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DJ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Telegin moves out of range easily.
Telegin misses with a straight left.
Telegin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Telegin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DJ but DJ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DJ replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Telegin blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin tests DJ's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Telegin shoots in but no luck this time.

DJ moves into range and clinches up with Telegin.
DJ is pressed up against the cage. Telegin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DJ down to the mat. DJ avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Telegin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick

and Telegin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sergey Telegin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DJ taking some punishment here, with Telegin in his half guard.
Telegin is controlling the pace.
DJ is trying to stand back up but Telegin is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DJ wants to get back to his feet.
Telegin is trying to control. DJ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Telegin passes to full mount!

Telegin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DJ has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DJ is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Telegin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telegin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Telegin looking to control but DJ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Telegin with the ground and pound from mount.
DJ really wants to buck Telegin off and get back to his feet.
Telegin landing shots from mount.
Telegin won't let DJ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
DJ taking shots to the head.
DJ is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Telegin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Telegin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

DJ is rocked!
DJ takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Telegin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Telegin!
Sergey Telegin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.