PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexey Ignashov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Big
vs
Ignashov

177 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
266 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ice Gear

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Ignashov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov is looking to slow Big down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ignashov tries a low kick but Big avoids it.
Ignashov throws a sloppy head kick and Big moves out of range easily.
Big throws the left hand but Ignashov avoids the punch easily.
Big tries to clinch but Ignashov moves out of range.
Ignashov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big.
Big jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big throws a hook to the side of Ignashov's head but Ignashov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignashov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big throws out a loose jab but Ignashov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignashov tries to work over Big's front leg with a kick but Big checks it.
Ignashov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Big tries to clinch up but Ignashov circles away and keeps his distance.
Big moves in looking to clinch but Ignashov pushes him off.
Ignashov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignashov blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big throws a one two combo.

It looks like Alexey Ignashov has been cut.
Big takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Big looks to land a combination but Ignashov avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignashov.
Good work by Big as he checks the leg kick.
Ignashov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Big throws an overhand right that lands on Ignashov's shoulder, as Ignashov tries to avoid the shot.
Big throws the left hand but Ignashov avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big misses with a looping right.
Alexey Ignashov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignashov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignashov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignashov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Big is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Big's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Big checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignashov looks to land a body kick but Big moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Big blocks the low kick.
Big avoids the head kick by Ignashov.

Big closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Big lands in his opponent's guard.
Big won't allow Ignashov to sweep him here.

Big avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignashov trying to strike off his back.
Ignashov keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Ignashov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Big won't allow Ignashov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big wants to control from the top but Ignashov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Ignashov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Big slow jab from Ignashov misses its intended target.
Ignashov wants to land a leg kick but Big is out of range.
Big throws a good cross that connects.
Big throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignashov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignashov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignashov.
Big is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Big moves out of range as Ignashov throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignashov.
Ignashov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Big misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Big checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big swings for the body but Ignashov moves out of range.
Ignashov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ignashov scores with a nice body kick.
Ignashov misses with a head kick.
Big shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ignashov as he jumps to the side.
Big fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignashov manages to avoid it.
Big scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignashov.
Big swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignashov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Big swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexey Ignashov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big tries to clinch but Ignashov is having none of it.
Ignashov throws a leg kick but Big moved away.
Ignashov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big is out of range.
Big throws a right and a left that Ignashov avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignashov.
Big throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Big is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignashov.
Ignashov misses with a low kick.
Big fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big wants to clinch up but Ignashov keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignashov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Big's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignashov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Ignashov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Big swings for the body but Ignashov moves out of range.
Big thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignashov - that will leave a mark!
Ignashov scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Big misses.
A head kick misses from Ignashov.
Big is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Big stalks Ignashov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ignashov's face. Ignashov staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big scores with a hook.
Big jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignashov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Big throws a hook to the side of Ignashov's head but Ignashov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignashov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ignashov misses with a leg kick.
Big checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ignashov scores with a push kick.
Ignashov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignashov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignashov throws a leg kick that misses.
Big pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big misses with a series of wild punches.
Big misses with a hook
and Ignashov counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big.
Big throws an overhand right that lands on Ignashov's shoulder, as Ignashov tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Big checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignashov.
Big misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big misses with an uppercut
and Ignashov counters with a body kick.
Big connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov moves forwards but Big connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignashov tries to land a front kick but Big steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Ignashov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ignashov wants to sweep but no luck.
Big with a flurry of punches that miss.
Big distracts Ignashov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Big postures up and lands a big shot to Ignashov's brow.
Ignashov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Peter Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ignashov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ignashov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignashov throws a solid leg kick but Big takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignashov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Ignashov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ignashov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Ignashov!