PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Povoshkyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Povoshkyn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Povoshkyn
vs
Creed

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksander Povoshkyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Creed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povoshkyn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Povoshkyn duly obliges.

It looks like Jason Creed has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Povoshkyn scores with a four punch combination!
Povoshkyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Horrible takedown by Creed or perhaps it was just good defense by Povoshkyn which made him look bad.
Povoshkyn throws a one two combo.
A jab from Povoshkyn finds it's way through Creed's defenses.

Creed is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povoshkyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed checks a leg kick.
Aleksander Povoshkyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Povoshkyn defends it nicely.

Povoshkyn moves into the clinch.
Povoshkyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Povoshkyn is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Povoshkyn fails to pull guard.
Creed is trying to drag Povoshkyn to the mat but Povoshkyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aleksander Povoshkyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Creed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povoshkyn tries to land a knee to the head but Creed blocks with his arms.

Creed gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Creed is pushing down on Povoshkyn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Povoshkyn is fighting to maintain full guard but Creed has managed to sneak the leg through.

Creed is working for a submission of some sort.
Povoshkyn wants to get back to full guard.

Creed is looking for a kimura but Povoshkyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Creed to get the leverage.
Povoshkyn trying to control here.
Povoshkyn keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povoshkyn is looking to improve his position.

Creed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Povoshkyn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creed.
Povoshkyn is trying to stand up here but Creed is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Creed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Povoshkyn tries to avoid it but Creed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Povoshkyn to the ground. Povoshkyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Povoshkyn misses with a wild combination.
Povoshkyn tries to clinch up.
Povoshkyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Povoshkyn is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.

Povoshkyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Povoshkyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povoshkyn fails to pull guard.

Povoshkyn lands a takedown into guard.
Povoshkyn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Povoshkyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povoshkyn trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Povoshkyn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Creed's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Povoshkyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.

Creed is looking for a triangle but Povoshkyn pushes his legs off easily.

Creed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Povoshkyn defends well.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Povoshkyn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Povoshkyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Creed's cut.
That's time! Povoshkyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Povoshkyn fails with the takedown.
Povoshkyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Povoshkyn off to one side.
A combination from Povoshkyn does no damage.
Povoshkyn fails with the takedown

and Creed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Povoshkyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Creed seems to be working for a kimura but Povoshkyn defends the submission attempt.
Creed prevents Povoshkyn from improving his position.
Creed wants to pass to mount but Povoshkyn is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Creed wants to work for an arm triangle but Povoshkyn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Creed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Povoshkyn clinches but Creed breaks the clinch

and Creed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Povoshkyn is keeping the position.
Creed postures up.
Povoshkyn is looking to stand up but Creed isn't so interested in that idea.
Povoshkyn trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Creed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Povoshkyn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Povoshkyn has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povoshkyn trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Povoshkyn looking to sit in guard and control but Creed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Povoshkyn dives on top into guard.
Povoshkyn wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Creed working for a triangle but Povoshkyn defends it easily.

Povoshkyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Creed working for a triangle but Povoshkyn defends it easily.
Povoshkyn tries to stand but Creed is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Creed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Creed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Povoshkyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creed.
Povoshkyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Creed counters with a shoot takedown. Povoshkyn fights it but they end up in guard.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Povoshkyn is retaining full guard.
Povoshkyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creed pushes down on Povoshkyn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Povoshkyn won't allow Creed to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povoshkyn trying to hold on to Creed's head to control him but Creed postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Creed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Povoshkyn is trying to control but can't.
Creed wants to pass to mount but Povoshkyn is defending the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Povoshkyn scores with a punch to the head.
Povoshkyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Povoshkyn shoots and misses

and Creed counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Povoshkyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries to advance to mount but Povoshkyn denies him.

Creed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Creed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Povoshkyn wants to control but Creed postures up.

Creed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Povoshkyn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Creed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Povoshkyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Creed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Povoshkyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Povoshkyn is trying to control Creed's posture but Creed avoids it.

Creed tries for a kimura but Povoshkyn is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Creed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Povoshkyn's legs.
Povoshkyn is looking to reverse the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Povoshkyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Povoshkyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Povoshkyn.
Povoshkyn scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Creed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Creed!