PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Zentsov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dostoevsky
vs
Zentsov

193 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
235 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Dostoevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky tried to score with a low kick but Zentsov checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dostoevsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dostoevsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zentsov.
Dostoevsky throws a hook but Zentsov blocks it.
Zentsov ducks under a wild hook from Dostoevsky.
Zentsov with a nice cross.
Zentsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Dostoevsky misses.
Dostoevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fedor Dostoevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zentsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zentsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dostoevsky throws a push kick but Zentsov slaps the foot to one side.
Zentsov avoids the head kick by Dostoevsky.
Zentsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zentsov thuds a left hand into Dostoevsky's body.
Dostoevsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zentsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zentsov as he connects with a hook.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch but Zentsov is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zentsov.
Zentsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov digs a good hook to Dostoevsky's body.
The crowd cheers as Zentsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dostoevsky doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Zentsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dostoevsky slips a jab and a cross from Zentsov.
Zentsov scores with a jab. Dostoevsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Zentsov. That snapped Dostoevsky's head back.
Zentsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zentsov cracks Dostoevsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zentsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zentsov loads up on a big right hand but Dostoevsky slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dostoevsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zentsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dostoevsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zentsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dostoevsky wants to clinch but Zentsov slips to the side
and Zentsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dostoevsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zentsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrei Zentsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zentsov.

It looks like Fedor Dostoevsky has been cut.
Zentsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dostoevsky momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dostoevsky misses with a combination
letting Zentsov counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov with a jab.
Dostoevsky walks into a straight right hand from Zentsov.
Zentsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dostoevsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zentsov. That one must have hurt.
Dostoevsky misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zentsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dostoevsky clinches but Zentsov breaks the clinch
and Zentsov counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zentsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Dostoevsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zentsov lands a jab to the head.
Zentsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zentsov lands an overhand right.
Zentsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zentsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dostoevsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zentsov stalks Dostoevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dostoevsky's face. Dostoevsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Zentsov digs a good hook to Dostoevsky's body.
Zentsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dostoevsky tries to clinch up
enabling Zentsov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky walks into a straight right hand from Zentsov.
Dostoevsky misses the body punch

and Zentsov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zentsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zentsov.
Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zentsov clobbers Dostoevsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zentsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrei Zentsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dostoevsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Dostoevsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zentsov is trying to defend but Dostoevsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zentsov is positioning himself well to prevent Dostoevsky advancing to mount.
Zentsov is pressing down on Dostoevsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky trying to control but Zentsov is working from the bottom.
Dostoevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dostoevsky won't allow Zentsov to sweep him here.
Dostoevsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Zentsov is retaining full guard.
Dostoevsky is fighting to break Zentsov's control of his arms but Zentsov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dostoevsky looking to pass the guard.
Dostoevsky is working hard here to advance position.
Dostoevsky throwing strikes but missing.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dostoevsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zentsov stuns Dostoevsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dostoevsky thinking.
Zentsov scores with a jab. Dostoevsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zentsov misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zentsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dostoevsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zentsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Dostoevsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dostoevsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zentsov. That one must have hurt.
Zentsov throws a front kick that sends Dostoevsky stumbling back into the ropes.
Zentsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dostoevsky on the side of the head.

Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
Dostoevsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zentsov lands a knee to the head.
Zentsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dostoevsky up against the ropes.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Zentsov manages to get underhooks.
Zentsov taking a breather.
Dostoevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zentsov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dostoevsky if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Zentsov closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zentsov.
Zentsov looking to stall.
Dostoevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dostoevsky being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fedor Dostoevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky takes one to the chin there.
Dostoevsky tried to score with a low kick but Zentsov checks it.
Dostoevsky wants to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zentsov lands with a cross.
Dostoevsky wants to clinch
and Zentsov counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov delivers a nice body kick.
Zentsov lands with an overhand left.

Fedor Dostoevsky's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut lands for Zentsov. That snapped Dostoevsky's head back.
Zentsov is looking to slow Dostoevsky down with leg kicks.
Andrei Zentsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dostoevsky clinches but Zentsov breaks the clinch
and Zentsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dostoevsky takes one to the side of the head.
Zentsov scores with a jab to the head.
Zentsov lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov dips to his left and cracks Dostoevsky with an uppercut!
Dostoevsky tries to clinch up
and Zentsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dostoevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zentsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dostoevsky misses with a combination
and Zentsov counters with a straight right hand.
Fedor Dostoevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Zentsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zentsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zentsov!