PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gladiator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Frankenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor Frankenstein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gladiator
vs
Frankenstein

175 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Gladiator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doctor Frankenstein!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gladiator darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Frankenstein tries to roll over but Gladiator keeps him under control.
Frankenstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gladiator sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frankenstein tries to get to full guard but Gladiator has control of the leg.
Gladiator controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gladiator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frankenstein flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Frankenstein is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladiator trying to control but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Frankenstein is trying to escape the mount.
Gladiator 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.
Frankenstein is looking to get to half guard.
Gladiator controlling the pace for now.
Frankenstein tries to reverse the position but Gladiator maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankenstein is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frankenstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gladiator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frankenstein tries to improve his position but instead Gladiator has taken his back!
Gladiator is breathing heavily.
Gladiator has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Frankenstein's body.
Gladiator struggling to keep hold of the position.
Frankenstein breaks Gladiator's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gladiator is trying to keep Frankenstein in close.
Gladiator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frankenstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gladiator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frankenstein.
Frankenstein lands a couple of elbows.
Gladiator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frankenstein!
Frankenstein is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladiator sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Frankenstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frankenstein regains half guard.
Frankenstein works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gladiator is controlling him.
Frankenstein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Frankenstein trying to strike off his back.
Frankenstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frankenstein wants to stand but Gladiator is controlling the position.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Gladiator from controlling successfully.
Frankenstein scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Gladiator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankenstein is keeping the position for now.
Gladiator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frankenstein 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.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Gladiator from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gladiator tries to sprawl but Frankenstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frankenstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frankenstein lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Frankenstein there.
Gladiator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frankenstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frankenstein thows a huge punch but Gladiator dodges it nicely.
Frankenstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frankenstein lands a nice short elbow.
Frankenstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frankenstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gladiator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frankenstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gladiator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frankenstein is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankenstein winds up and cracks Gladiator with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gladiator wants to improve his position but Frankenstein is controlling well.
Frankenstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frankenstein prevents Gladiator from improving his position.
Frankenstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frankenstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frankenstein thows a huge punch but Gladiator dodges it nicely.
Gladiator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gladiator taking some punishment here, with Frankenstein in his half guard.
Gladiator taking some punishment here, with Frankenstein in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gladiator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Frankenstein working Gladiator over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frankenstein lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frankenstein connects with a nice short shot to Gladiator's temple.
Gladiator trying to hold on to Frankenstein's head to control him but Frankenstein postures up.
Frankenstein wants to stand but Gladiator has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Frankenstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frankenstein thows a huge punch but Gladiator dodges it nicely.
Frankenstein working over Gladiator with some ground and pound. Gladiator looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frankenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frankenstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gladiator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frankenstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gladiator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frankenstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frankenstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladiator wants to get back to full guard.
Frankenstein working the head and body with strikes.
Frankenstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frankenstein slips a nice elbow through Gladiator's hands, connecting with Gladiator's forehead.
Nice strikes from Frankenstein there.
Frankenstein drops an elbow to the side of Gladiator's head.
Frankenstein thows a huge punch but Gladiator dodges it nicely.
Frankenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frankenstein working the head and body with strikes.
Frankenstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frankenstein is nestled in close to Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frankenstein is nestled in close to Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gladiator tries to roll over but Frankenstein keeps him under control.
Gladiator trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frankenstein lands a nice short elbow.
Frankenstein works his way into full mount!
Gladiator is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frankenstein lands a big elbow.
Frankenstein with the ground and pound from mount.
Frankenstein looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gladiator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frankenstein lands a heavy elbow.
Frankenstein lands a big shot there that rocks Gladiator but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Gladiator that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gladiator taking shots to the head.
Frankenstein prevents Gladiator from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Frankenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Frankenstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frankenstein is working Gladiator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frankenstein cracks Gladiator with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Frankenstein working the ground and pound.
Frankenstein lands some shots froms side control.
Gladiator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frankenstein working the head with strikes.
Gladiator taking punishment in the form of punches.
Frankenstein is working Gladiator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gladiator can't do much from the bottom here.
Frankenstein cracks Gladiator with a big right hand but Gladiator just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frankenstein lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frankenstein cracks Gladiator with a big right hand but Gladiator just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frankenstein lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladiator tries to bench press Frankenstein off him but Frankenstein keeps the position.
Gladiator takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frankenstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gladiator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frankenstein is chipping away with strikes.
Frankenstein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gladiator some visible discomfort.
Gladiator is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frankenstein connects with a decent elbow.
Frankenstein is working Gladiator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frankenstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Frankenstein working the body and head with strikes.
Frankenstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Frankenstein decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frankenstein tries to land a front kick but Gladiator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein tries for a takedown but Gladiator circles away easily

and Gladiator counters with a shoot takedown. Frankenstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Frankenstein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frankenstein keeping full guard, as Gladiator tries to pass.
Gladiator wants to control from the top but Frankenstein keeps moving.
Gladiator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frankenstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gladiator!
Gladiator is desperately trying to improve his position but Frankenstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Frankenstein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Frankenstein looking to finish Gladiator with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gladiator!
Frankenstein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Frankenstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Frankenstein working Gladiator over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein lands a nice shot to the head.
Gladiator is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frankenstein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gladiator is desperately trying to improve his position but Frankenstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Frankenstein with shots to the head and body - Gladiator looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frankenstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frankenstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Frankenstein is landing with some decent strikes but Gladiator is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gladiator is trying desperately to improve position.
Gladiator is in a horrible position here. Frankenstein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frankenstein is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frankenstein avoids the attempt from Gladiator to control.
Gladiator is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladiator tries to hold on but Frankenstein postures up.
Gladiator is looking to improve his position but Frankenstein isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Frankenstein.
Frankenstein landing shots from mount.
Gladiator is looking to improve his position but Frankenstein isn't that keen on the idea.
Frankenstein pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Frankenstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Frankenstein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Frankenstein raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gladiator wants to control but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Frankenstein lands a big shot there that rocks Gladiator but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Frankenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frankenstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Frankenstein!