PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inal Inalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inal Inalov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Corleone's chin.

Corleone
vs
Inalov

200 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Aggression Clothing

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Inal Inalov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inalov tries to clinch but Corleone moves out of range.
Inalov misses with a looping left.
Corleone wants to clinch
and Inalov counters with a big head kick but Corleone shrugs it off.
Corleone stuffs the takedown.
Corleone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corleone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Corleone scores with a four punch combination!
Corleone with a hook.
Inalov shoots for a double leg takedown but Corleone sprawls well. He's pushed Inalov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corleone misses with a combination
and Inalov counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corleone misses with a double jab.
Corleone throws a right and a left that both miss.

Inalov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corleone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corleone wanted to stand there but Inalov had control of the position.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone stands up over Inalov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Inalov wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Inalov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corleone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Inalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inalov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Corleone has passed into side control.
Corleone is working Inalov over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inalov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Corleone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inalov on the ground.
Corleone landing strikes.
Corleone working away.
Inalov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Inalov looks gassed!
Inalov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Corleone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inalov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Corleone manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone with shots to the head and body - Inalov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Inalov regains half guard.
Inalov is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Corleone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Inalov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corleone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corleone's back!
Corleone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Inalov gets his hands free as Corleone looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inalov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Inalov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Corleone.
Corleone rolls, trying to escape but Inalov keeps control of the position.
Inalov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Inalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Corleone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Corleone scores with a hook to the body. Inalov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inalov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corleone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corleone keeps the fight on the outside.
Inalov with a poor takedown
and Corleone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inalov is looking to clinch.
Inalov tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Inalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Corleone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inalov misses with a takedown

and Corleone counters with a single leg into guard. Inalov didn't expect that.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inalov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inalov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inalov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corleone!
Poor strikes thrown by Inalov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Inalov looking to control but Corleone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corleone is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Inalov wants to control the pace but Corleone is squirming around nicely.
Corleone tries to hold on but Inalov pushes him away.
Corleone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Inalov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inalov looking to control but Corleone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Inalov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corleone is surviving well by controlling Inalov's body position as best he can.
Inalov wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Corleone tries to reverse the position but Inalov maintains control.
Corleone tries to hold on but Inalov postures up.
Inalov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Inal Inalov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Inalov shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Corleone counters with a takedown into side control.
Corleone landing strikes.
Corleone landing a few strikes.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Corleone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Inalov struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inalov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Corleone connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Inalov is trying to buck Corleone off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Inalov is looking for a sweep.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Corleone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Corleone looks up at the clock and then as Inalov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corleone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Inalov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corleone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is nestled in close to Inalov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corleone slips a nice elbow through Inalov's hands, connecting with Inalov's forehead.
Corleone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inalov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Inalov is pressing down on Corleone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Don Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inalov has a closed guard, preventing Corleone from standing up.
Inalov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inalov controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Inalov's guard.
Corleone throws a strike but Inalov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inalov preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Inalov misses with a takedown

and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Don Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inal Inalov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inalov taking some punishment here, with Corleone in his half guard.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inalov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corleone stands up over Inalov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inalov wants to sweep but no luck.
Inalov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corleone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Corleone!