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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Schowkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schowkowski has chosen Wir sind das Ruhrgebiet as his entrance music. 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.
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196 cm
20
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Schowkowski! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baduk throws a looping overhand right but Schowkowski ducks down to avoid it. Schowkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sergei Baduk has been cut. A combination from Schowkowski does no damage. Schowkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schowkowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Schowkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baduk moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Schowkowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baduk backs up against the cage.
Schowkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baduk sprawls well. Baduk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schowkowski gets slowly back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baduk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baduk throws a head kick but Schowkowski moves out of range.
Baduk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Schowkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baduk was well out of range. Poor timing from Schowkowski. Schowkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Schowkowski misses with a double jab.
Baduk throws out a powerful jab. Baduk misses with the combination.
Baduk tries a head kick but it misses.
Schowkowski misses with the combination.
Schowkowski avoids the head kick by Baduk.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schowkowski throws a big shot that misses. Baduk shoots in for a double leg but Schowkowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice sprawl there from Schowkowski as Baduk shoots in. Schowkowski misses with the combination.
Schowkowski blocks a head kick by Baduk.
A bone on bone clash there as Baduk blocks the leg kick.
Schowkowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Baduk's head. Schowkowski scores with a leg kick.
Schowkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Schowkowski takes a swing at Baduk's ribcage but misses. Baduk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schowkowski. Baduk is breathing heavily. Schowkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Baduk misses with a head kick.
Baduk shoots in looking for a takedown. Schowkowski tries to sprawl out of it but Baduk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schowkowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Baduk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Schowkowski throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baduk blocks the body kick.
Baduk fails to land the takedown. Schowkowski throws a wild body kick that Baduk sees coming a mile off. Baduk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schowkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baduk circles away. Schowkowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baduk counters with a straight right hand. Schowkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Schowkowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Schowkowski blocks a head kick by Baduk.
Schowkowski throws a right hand that Baduk ducks under and follows up with a left that Baduk also avoids with ease. Baduk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schowkowski swivels and escapes. Baduk looks to throw the jab but Schowkowski is out of range. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Baduk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Schowkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Sergei Baduk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schowkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baduk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schowkowski throws a shot from downtown. Baduk moves away and avoids it. Schowkowski misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Schowkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schowkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schowkowski throws a head kick but Baduk moves out of range.
Schowkowski throws a front kick aimed at Baduk's knee but Baduk avoids it well. Baduk throws a leg kick and Schowkowski counters with a nice body kick. Baduk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schowkowski did well to prevent Baduk getting side control. Baduk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schowkowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baduk. Schowkowski regains full guard. Nicely done. Baduk throwing strikes but missing. Schowkowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baduk passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schowkowski trying to control but Baduk postures up.
Baduk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Schowkowski tries to reverse the position but Baduk maintains control. Baduk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baduk landing strikes, looking to finish! Schowkowski is trying desperately to improve position. Schowkowski tries to hold on but Baduk postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Schowkowski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sergei Baduk's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baduk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Schowkowski scores with a kick to the midsection. Schowkowski lands a nice hook to Baduk's body. Baduk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Baduk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kalle Schowkowski has been cut. Baduk shoots in and drives through. Schowkowski sprawls well. Schowkowski throws a chopping leg kick but Baduk manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Schowkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baduk circles away quickly and effectively. Baduk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baduk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Baduk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Baduk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baduk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baduk wants it to stay on the feet. Baduk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kalle Schowkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baduk thuds his right hand into Schowkowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Schowkowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baduk. Schowkowski is breathing heavily. Schowkowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Schowkowski shoots in for a double leg but Baduk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Baduk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baduk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schowkowski. A nice inside leg kick there by Baduk. That's going to slow Schowkowski down. Baduk lands a head kick!
Baduk throws a sloppy head kick and Schowkowski moves out of range easily. Baduk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Baduk scores with a jab. Schowkowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Baduk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Baduk misses with a head kick.
Baduk misses with a head kick.
Schowkowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baduk throws a head kick but Schowkowski moves out of range.
Baduk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baduk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schowkowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Schowkowski tries to lock up and control but Baduk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baduk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schowkowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schowkowski shrugs it off. Baduk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schowkowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schowkowski shrugs it off. Baduk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schowkowski turns into him and now he's in Baduk's guard.
Schowkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Baduk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schowkowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Schowkowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baduk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baduk keeping moving, preventing Schowkowski from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schowkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Schowkowski thows a big elbow that misses. Baduk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Schowkowski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baduk has tightened it up now! Schowkowski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Baduk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
72% |
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