PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Electro Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan comes to the cage accompanied by Hester Prynne. Stalin has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruslan
vs
Stalin

198 cm
26
219 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Undead clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dariusz Ruslan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Electro Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslan misses with a looping right.
Ruslan misses with an uppercut
and Stalin counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Stalin tries to sprawl but Ruslan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruslan wants to free his trapped foot but Stalin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruslan trying to control from half guard but Stalin is working away.
Ruslan is controlling the pace.
Ruslan wants to pass the guard but Stalin is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan is keen to just control but Stalin is a slippery customer.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dariusz Ruslan just wasn't active enough.
Stalin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalin connects with a body shot that sends Ruslan's belly button to the back.
Stalin throws a hook but Ruslan blocks it.
Ruslan slips under a jab from Stalin.
A slow jab from Ruslan misses its intended target.
Stalin misses with a head kick.
Stalin slips a straight right by Ruslan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruslan.
A big right from Ruslan misses.
Stalin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruslan misses with a straight left.
Ruslan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stalin lands a slapping body shot.
Ruslan tries a low kick but Stalin avoids it.
Ruslan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalin.
Good exchange - Stalin coming out on top.
Stalin lands a nice hook to Ruslan's body. Ruslan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin throws an overhand right that lands on Ruslan's shoulder, as Ruslan tries to avoid the shot.
Stalin lands an overhand right.
Ruslan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalin's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stalin throws a low kick, looking for Ruslan's leg but Ruslan calmly moves out of range.
Stalin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dariusz Ruslan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruslan fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalin, as that shot connected.
Stalin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruslan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Ruslan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalin misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan tries to clinch but Stalin moves out of range.
Stalin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslan is just out of range.
Ruslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stalin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalin.
Ruslan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Ruslan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalin slips a straight right by Ruslan.
Stalin blocks a jab.
Electro Stalin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Stalin as Ruslan shoots in.
Ruslan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dariusz Ruslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruslan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Stalin sprawls well. He's pushed Ruslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruslan slips a straight right by Stalin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Electro Stalin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stalin misses with an uppercut
and Ruslan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruslan throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stalin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruslan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stalin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruslan fails with the takedown.
Ruslan scores with a nice right hand.
Ruslan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalin. That did some damage!
Stalin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslan.
Ruslan scores with a nice right hand.
Stalin loads up on a big right hand but Ruslan slips the punch.
Stalin swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stalin misses.
Stalin avoids the head kick by Ruslan.
Stalin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslan counters with a nice body shot.
Ruslan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruslan lands a leg kick that knocks Stalin off balance momentarily.
Stalin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stalin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruslan throws a right hand that misses
and Stalin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruslan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruslan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalin throws a hook to the side of Ruslan's head but Ruslan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Stalin sprawls well. He's pushed Ruslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Stalin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruslan looks to land a combination but Stalin avoids it well.
Ruslan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalin is just out of range.
Stalin digs a good body shot into Ruslan's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dariusz Ruslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruslan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalin, as that shot connected.
Ruslan throws a solid leg kick but Stalin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruslan.
Stalin throws a head kick but Ruslan moves out of range.
Ruslan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stalin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruslan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands a jab to Ruslan's midsection.
Stalin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
Stalin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruslan.
Ruslan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stalin under the eye.
Stalin throws a looping overhand right but Ruslan ducks down to avoid it.
Stalin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruslan misses with a looping right.
Electro Stalin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalin throws a low kick but Ruslan avoids it.
Ruslan shoots in for a double leg but Stalin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Stalin. No joy for Ruslan on that attempt.
Ruslan shoots in for a takedown but Stalin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan tries to land a front kick but Stalin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stalin scores with a hook to the body. Ruslan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruslan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruslan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Stalin - just one landing.
Ruslan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stalin to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruslan ducks under a wild hook from Stalin.
Ruslan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stalin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalin throws the kick towards the body but Ruslan avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ruslan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stalin on his heels. He'll look to pass Stalin's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslan wants to pass the guard but Stalin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Electro Stalin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stalin tests Ruslan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stalin does it's job there.
Ruslan tries a low kick but Stalin avoids it.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
Stalin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruslan.
Stalin throws out a powerful jab.
Stalin misses with a straight right.
Ruslan takes a swing at Stalin's ribcage but misses.
Ruslan throws a looping overhand right but Stalin ducks down to avoid it.
Stalin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stalin catches Ruslan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Stalin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stalin scores with a shot to the body.
Stalin misses with a low kick as Ruslan jumps back.
Ruslan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalin but Stalin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruslan misses the body punch
and Stalin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stalin misses with a low kick.
Ruslan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Stalin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Electro Stalin!
Electro Stalin is the new light heavyweight champion!