PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 421 p4p, 830 weight class) and Fedor Osipov (ranked 49 p4p, 96 weight class). 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?

Woerner
vs
Osipov

195 cm
27
250
16 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
291
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

30th Century Beer Store
Conviction

Pulling Guard
Shadow Realm Apparel

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Osipov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woerner throws a head kick but Osipov moves out of range.
Woerner walks into a jab.
Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it.
Osipov walks into a left hand.
Woerner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Osipov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov moves out of range as Woerner strikes.
Osipov sizes up Woerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woerner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osipov.
Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Osipov checks it.
Osipov loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch.
Osipov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner.
Osipov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woerner.
Osipov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woerner counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woerner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woerner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Woerner.

It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Woerner gets caught flat footed, as Osipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Osipov throws an elbow that misses. Woerner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osipov's guard. Nice move by Woerner!

Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osipov is proving hard to escape from.
Woerner pushing down on Osipov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osipov tries to roll over but Woerner keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Woerner seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osipov tries to get to full guard but Woerner has control of the leg.
Osipov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Woerner is proving a slippery customer.
Woerner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woerner wanted to stand there but Osipov had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Osipov working for submissions but it's allowed Woerner to get to half guard.
Woerner prevents Osipov from improving his position.

Woerner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Osipov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osipov throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily.
Woerner moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Woerner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Osipov throws a hook but Woerner blocks it.
Woerner lands a nice shot that snaps Osipov's head back.
Osipov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Osipov.
Woerner lands with a nice body punch.
Osipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osipov throws a big shot that misses.
Osipov checks the leg kick.
Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Osipov as he connects with a hook.
Osipov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner.
Woerner throws out a powerful jab.
Osipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woerner.
Woerner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woerner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osipov finds it's way round the side to connect with Woerner's head.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Woerner lands with a cross.
Woerner lands with a big left! Osipov is wobbled badly! Woerner comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Osipov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gigi Woerner!
Gigi Woerner gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).