PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov comes to the cage accompanied by Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. Goodbody has chosen Slim Goodbody theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kourdakov
vs
Goodbody

165 cm
22
141 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

178 cm
22
146 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbody shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kourdakov but Kourdakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kourdakov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kourdakov with the ground and pound but Goodbody uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodbody holds on and takes a little breather.
Kourdakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodbody works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodbody keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.
Kourdakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kourdakov postures up.
Kourdakov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kourdakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodbody works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Goodbody shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kourdakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Goodbody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kourdakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodbody prevents Kourdakov from getting back to his feet.

Kourdakov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goodbody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kourdakov's brow.
Goodbody prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goodbody misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov lands a body shot.
Goodbody tries to land knees in the clinch but Kourdakov avoids the damage to the body.
Goodbody is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kourdakov is defending well for now.
Kourdakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodbody throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodbody throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kourdakov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodbody pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kourdakov scores with a punch to the head.
Kourdakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodbody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kourdakov showed some decent athleticism there.
Goodbody is holding on to half guard well.
Goodbody is looking for a sweep. Kourdakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodbody trying to control from the bottom.
Goodbody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kourdakov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goodbody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kourdakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kourdakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goodbody is trying to keep Kourdakov in close.
Kourdakov wants to pass the guard but Goodbody is keeping the position.
Kourdakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodbody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kourdakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kourdakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kourdakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kourdakov throwing strikes from guard but Goodbody blocks nicely.
Kourdakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kourdakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodbody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodbody throws a shot from downtown. Kourdakov moves away and avoids it.

Kourdakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goodbody parries the strikes from Kourdakov easily there. Kourdakov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goodbody to escape.
Goodbody is looking for a sweep.
Kourdakov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kourdakov throws an elbow but Goodbody slips to the side and avoids it well.
Goodbody dodges the ground and pound from Kourdakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kourdakov cracks Goodbody with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Kourdakov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Kourdakov crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody regains half guard, as Kourdakov was trying to land strikes.
Kourdakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goodbody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goodbody is positioning himself well to prevent Kourdakov advancing to mount.
Kourdakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodbody's head.
Kourdakov throwing shots but Goodbody is blocking nicely.
Goodbody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kourdakov.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goodbody shoots and misses

and Kourdakov counters with a shoot takedown. Goodbody fights it but they end up in guard.
Kourdakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kourdakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kourdakov postures up in Goodbody's guard and throws a big left but Goodbody blocks it.
Sergei Kourdakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kourdakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kourdakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goodbody is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goodbody is breathing heavily.
Goodbody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kourdakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodbody has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodbody utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kourdakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kourdakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kourdakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodbody works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kourdakov wants to pass the guard but Goodbody is keeping the position.
Kourdakov throws a strike but Goodbody rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kourdakov wants to stand up but Goodbody is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody trying to control but Kourdakov is working from the bottom.
Kourdakov wants to stand but Goodbody is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Goodbody darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goodbody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kourdakov tries to kick Goodbody off but Goodbody keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodbody thows a huge punch but Kourdakov dodges it nicely.
Well, if Goodbody is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Kourdakov pushes Goodbody off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Kourdakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Goodbody misses with a kick to the body.

Kourdakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goodbody wants to control but Kourdakov postures up.
Goodbody defending against the ground and pound.
Kourdakov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kourdakov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kourdakov lands an elbow.
Kourdakov working the ground and pound from side control.
Goodbody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kourdakov prevents Goodbody from escaping the position.
Kourdakov in side control, throwing shots but Goodbody defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kourdakov.
The strikes coming from Kourdakov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kourdakov tries to score with some ground and pound. Goodbody controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kourdakov cracks Goodbody with a big elbow.
Kourdakov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goodbody avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kourdakov.
Goodbody wants to get back to his feet.
Sergei Kourdakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Kourdakov controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody trying his best to control but Kourdakov has mounted him.
Kourdakov looking to control but Goodbody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kourdakov controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergei Kourdakov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kourdakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kourdakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kourdakov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!