PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2666 p4p, 1556 weight class) and Venali Paetmar (ranked 302 p4p, 213 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paetmar's choice of entrance music: Powerwolf - Amen & Attack. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ulatov
vs
Paetmar

173 cm
38
155
28 - 16 - 0

168 cm
34
153
10 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Venali Paetmar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Ulatov avoids them all with ease.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paetmar as he jumps to the side.
Sergei Ulatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar swinging wildly here.
Ulatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
Ulatov goes for a double leg but Paetmar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paetmar continues to drive forward.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body.
Ulatov blocks a body shot from Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar cracks Ulatov with a nice body shot.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulatov's elbow.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar misses with a body punch.
Paetmar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Ulatov tries to pull guard but Paetmar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ulatov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatov controls his hands.
Paetmar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar tries a body shot but Ulatov blocks it.
Paetmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Ulatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paetmar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulatov's elbow.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike.
Paetmar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar misses with the head strike.
Paetmar digs a right hand underneath Ulatov's ribcage. Ulatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Paetmar back against the cage.
Paetmar can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Paetmar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Ulatov prevents a body shot from Paetmar.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Paetmar fails to land.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ulatov or not.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paetmar pushes Ulatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov fails to pull guard.
Paetmar lands a body punch.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Paetmar as the two fighters clinch.
Paetmar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatov controls his hands.
Paetmar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ulatov.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulatov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ulatov fails to land the takedown.
Ulatov shoots for a takedown but Paetmar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paetmar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ulatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Ulatov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paetmar sprawls well. Paetmar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ulatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paetmar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulatov somewhat.
Paetmar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combo that has Ulatov backing up. Ulatov nods at Paetmar to acknowledge the strikes.
Paetmar throws out a powerful jab.

Ulatov is rocked!
Ulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paetmar connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ulatov tumbling to the canvas! Paetmar pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ulatov was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Venali Paetmar!
During a confident post fight interview, Venali Paetmar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.