PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brother Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilii Oshchepkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biggest and the best - Clawfinger. Oshchepkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soviet National Anthem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tycoon
vs
Oshchepkov

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brother Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilii Oshchepkov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oshchepkov looks for a takedown but Tycoon sprawls well.
Tycoon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oshchepkov's head.
Tycoon misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick but Oshchepkov moves out of range.
Oshchepkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tycoon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Tycoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tycoon preventing the sweep.

Oshchepkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oshchepkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon is aware though and is defending well.
Oshchepkov wants to sweep here but Tycoon controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oshchepkov pulls Tycoon in close to prevent any damage.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Oshchepkov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tycoon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oshchepkov, up you get!
A combination from Oshchepkov does no damage.
Tycoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oshchepkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tycoon pushes Oshchepkov off and gets back to his feet.
Tycoon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oshchepkov on the side of the head.

Tycoon moves into the clinch.
Tycoon is trying to break free.

Oshchepkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Tycoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oshchepkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oshchepkov tries to improve position but can't.

Tycoon stands up and beckons Oshchepkov to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tycoon moves into range and clinches up with Oshchepkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon jumps into guard, dragging Oshchepkov to the mat.
Oshchepkov wanted to stand there but Tycoon had control of the position.
Oshchepkov stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.

Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Oshchepkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tycoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oshchepkov, into his guard.
Oshchepkov looks gassed!

Oshchepkov looking for a guillotine here but Tycoon defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon stands up from Oshchepkov's guard - Tycoon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tycoon throws a head kick that half lands.
Oshchepkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tycoon.
Nice cross by Tycoon.

Oshchepkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tycoon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tycoon trying to control but Oshchepkov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oshchepkov, up you get!
Tycoon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oshchepkov. That did some damage!
Oshchepkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tycoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brother Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tycoon stands and steps away. Oshchepkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tycoon misses with a head kick.
Tycoon moves in looking to clinch but Oshchepkov pushes him off.

Tycoon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tycoon showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tycoon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oshchepkov controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Tycoon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tycoon delivers a nice body kick.
Tycoon throws a nice looking combination but Oshchepkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oshchepkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Tycoon as he connects with a hook.

Oshchepkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tycoon!
Tycoon is trying to escape the mount.
Oshchepkov avoids the attempt from Tycoon to control.
Oshchepkov is breathing heavily.

Oshchepkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tycoon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tycoon!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to stand but Oshchepkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oshchepkov is trying to control the position but Tycoon postures up.

Tycoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick

and Oshchepkov counters with a single leg into guard. Tycoon didn't expect that.

Tycoon stands up and waves to Oshchepkov to follow him.
Oshchepkov tries to clinch up
and Tycoon counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oshchepkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tycoon can pounce on him.
Tycoon thumps Oshchepkov with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tycoon throws a lazy head kick

and Oshchepkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Tycoon can't do much from the bottom here.
Tycoon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tycoon pushes Oshchepkov off and gets back to his feet.
Tycoon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oshchepkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tycoon. Tycoon obviously looking to wear him down.
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Oshchepkov moves out of range easily.
Oshchepkov tries for a takedown but Tycoon circles away easily
and Tycoon counters with a good low kick that Oshchepkov was not able to check.
Brother Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon thuds his shin into the meat of Oshchepkov's side.
Tycoon throws a shot to the body.
Tycoon tries to clinch there but Oshchepkov circles away.
Oshchepkov avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oshchepkov circles away.
Tycoon is looking to clinch but Oshchepkov is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Oshchepkov shoots in.
Brother Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tycoon.

Tycoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oshchepkov is trying to control the position but Tycoon postures up.
Tycoon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon stands up and waves to Oshchepkov to follow him.
Tycoon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brother Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tycoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Oshchepkov sprawls well. He's pushed Tycoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oshchepkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tycoon.
A good leg kick by Tycoon.
Oshchepkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick but Oshchepkov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oshchepkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tycoon with a jab.
Tycoon thumps Oshchepkov with a low kick.
Oshchepkov tries for a takedown but Tycoon circles away easily

and Tycoon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Tycoon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Oshchepkov misses with a takedown attempt

and Tycoon counters with a takedown into side control.

Tycoon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oshchepkov has his takedown stuffed
and Tycoon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oshchepkov's knee momentarily.
Tycoon lands a head kick. Oshchepkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Tycoon moves into range and clinches up with Oshchepkov.
Tycoon working Oshchepkov over with knees to the body.

Tycoon manages to break the clinch.
Brother Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tycoon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tycoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tycoon scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon lands a head shot.
Oshchepkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tycoon connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tycoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a wild combination.
Tycoon lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Oshchepkov fails with the takedown
and Tycoon counters with a good low kick that Oshchepkov was not able to check.
Brother Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
A good leg kick by Tycoon.

Tycoon shoots in and bounces Oshchepkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tycoon prevents Oshchepkov from getting back to his feet.
Tycoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oshchepkov is proving hard to escape from.

Tycoon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tycoon.
Oshchepkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oshchepkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tycoon shoots and misses

and Oshchepkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tycoon's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tycoon controlling Oshchepkov's posture.

Tycoon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brother Tycoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Vasilii Oshchepkov has been cut.
Oshchepkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tycoon's efforts to push away.
Tycoon has had enough of the clinch but Oshchepkov keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Tycoon.
Oshchepkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tycoon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Oshchepkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tycoon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tycoon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tycoon!

Tycoon decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Oshchepkov fails to land the takedown.
Oshchepkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oshchepkov avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick that half lands.

Tycoon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tycoon showed some decent athleticism there.
Oshchepkov is trying to stand up here but Tycoon is controlling him well.
Vasilii Oshchepkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oshchepkov is not content to let Tycoon control the position.

Tycoon stands up out of the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Tycoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tycoon 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Tycoon!