PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Tribute (ranked 357 p4p, 814 weight class) and Andrei Averyanov (ranked 55 p4p, 109 weight class). Tribute kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is tank abbot tribute. Averyanov has chosen Drago's Entrance Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tribute
vs
Averyanov

184 cm
28
204
17 - 8 - 0

195 cm
27
211
11 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

SynCity Fightwear

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Averyanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Averyanov.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Averyanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov throws a combination that misses
and Tribute counters with a three punch combo that has Averyanov backing up. Averyanov nods at Tribute to acknowledge the strikes.
Averyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tribute takes one on the button.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov connects with a leg kick.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Averyanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Averyanov connects with a body shot.
Averyanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tribute should have avoided that one.
Averyanov misses with a low kick.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Averyanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Tribute lands with a right hand.
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Averyanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averyanov.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averyanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averyanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Averyanov throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov throws out a counter right but Tribute avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov slips a jab and a cross from Tribute.
Averyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Tribute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
A big right from Averyanov misses.
Tribute throws a counter high kick but Averyanov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tribute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Averyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tribute might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute cracks Averyanov with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Averyanov avoids it well.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov clobbers Tribute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Tribute's torso.
Averyanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averyanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tribute.
No joy there for Tribute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Tribute as he checks the leg kick.
Tribute throws a series of strikes that have Averyanov backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Averyanov.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tribute throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Tribute works Averyanov's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Tribute misses with a body shot
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tribute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tribute moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Averyanov seems unphased.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tribute's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Tank Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Averyanov dips to his left and cracks Tribute with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A clash of legs there as Tribute blocks the low kick.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Tribute throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov motions for Tribute to come forward. Averyanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tribute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a left and a right that stings Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Averyanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
Averyanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averyanov. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tribute connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Averyanov scrambles back to his feet.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averyanov scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Tribute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Averyanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tribute in the body.
Averyanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Averyanov lands with an overhand left.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Tribute is rocked!

Tank Tribute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov keeps Tribute at a distance using the push kick.
Averyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Tribute down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Tribute back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Tribute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute seems to have got his legs back now.
Averyanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Averyanov drops Tribute with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tribute looks back up at him and smiles so Averyanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Averyanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Averyanov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Averyanov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.