PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Westhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukharin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bukharin
vs
Westhaven

183 cm
28
245 lbs
14 - 14 - 1

196 cm
25
255 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Westhaven!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bukharin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bukharin throws a shot from downtown. Westhaven moves away and avoids it.
Westhaven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Vince Westhaven has been cut.
Bukharin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Bukharin.
Westhaven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westhaven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Westhaven looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukharin is just out of range.
Bukharin cracks Westhaven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukharin throws a good cross that connects.
Westhaven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Bukharin coming out on top.
Bukharin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Westhaven is out of range.
Bukharin stuffs the takedown attempt from Westhaven. Westhaven gets slowly back to his feet.
Bukharin throws an off balance right hand
and Westhaven counters with a solid body kick.
Bukharin is breathing heavily.
Westhaven defending well as Bukharin loads up on a big left hand.
Bukharin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westhaven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westhaven on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westhaven shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westhaven.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Westhaven.
Westhaven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukharin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Bukharin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukharin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukharin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westhaven manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bukharin does it's job there.
Bukharin throws a big shot that misses.
Bukharin looks to score with a jab to the body but Westhaven is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westhaven.
Westhaven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bukharin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westhaven throws a right and a left that Bukharin avoids nicely.
Westhaven avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westhaven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westhaven throws a wild body kick that Bukharin sees coming a mile off.
Bukharin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westhaven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westhaven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bukharin tries to avoid it but Westhaven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bukharin to the ground. Bukharin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Bukharin misses its intended target.
Westhaven shoots in but Bukharin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westhaven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Bukharin.
Bukharin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bukharin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westhaven has time to react.
Bukharin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bukharin. No joy for Westhaven on that attempt.
Bukharin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westhaven.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukharin.
Westhaven dodges the punch combination from Bukharin.
Westhaven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukharin misses with a two punch combination.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Westhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukharin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukharin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Westhaven blocks a jab.
Bukharin misses with a double jab.
Westhaven misses with a takedown attempt - Bukharin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin misses with a few strikes there.
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Westhaven's shoulder, as Westhaven tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Westhaven or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukharin which made him look bad.
Bukharin misses with a combination
and Westhaven counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Westhaven is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bukharin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Westhaven.
Sloppy strikes from Bukharin. Those never looked like landing.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Westhaven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukharin slaps away a takedown attempt from Westhaven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bukharin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westhaven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bukharin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westhaven somewhat.
Bukharin scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Westhaven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Westhaven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukharin is fending him off so far but Westhaven persists. Nope, Bukharin circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Bukharin. That snapped Westhaven's head back.
Bukharin lands a head kick!
Bukharin throws a big shot that misses.
Bukharin throws a right hand that Westhaven ducks under and follows up with a left that Westhaven also avoids with ease.
Bukharin throws a looping overhand right but Westhaven ducks down to avoid it.
Bukharin stuffs the takedown attempt from Westhaven. Westhaven gets slowly back to his feet.
Bukharin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukharin lands a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Westhaven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bukharin breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukharin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westhaven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Westhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukharin throws a shot from downtown. Westhaven moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Westhaven misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukharin as he connects with a hook.
Bukharin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Bukharin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukharin scores with a shot to the body.
Westhaven wants to clinch.

Westhaven feints and as Bukharin raises his hands in defense, Westhaven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bukharin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Westhaven defends it easily.
Bukharin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Westhaven throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bukharin working for submissions but it's allowed Westhaven to get to half guard.

Bukharin looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westhaven is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bukharin tries to lock up and control but Westhaven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Westhaven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Westhaven prevents Bukharin from getting the reversal.
Bukharin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Westhaven. What's that going to do exactly?
Bukharin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin is working hard here to advance position.
Westhaven postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bukharin looks a forlorn figure.
Bukharin is looking to get to half guard.
Westhaven wants to control the pace but Bukharin is squirming around nicely.
Bukharin tries to reverse the position but Westhaven maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven landing punches.
Bukharin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Westhaven lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bukharin hang on?
Bukharin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Westhaven is trying to control the action in half guard but Bukharin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin wants to improve his position but Westhaven is controlling well.
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!
Bukharin works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vince Westhaven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown by Westhaven or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukharin which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Bukharin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westhaven doesn't seem phased though.

Westhaven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bukharin breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westhaven.
Bukharin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bukharin.
Westhaven ducks under a wild hook from Bukharin.
Westhaven closes the distance and clinches up with Bukharin, looking for a takedown. Westhaven pushes Bukharin against the cage but Bukharin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Westhaven.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukharin lands with a right hand.
Bukharin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Westhaven.
Dmitriy Bukharin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westhaven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bukharin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bukharin misses with a two punch combination.
Bukharin slaps away a takedown attempt from Westhaven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Westhaven closes the distance and clinches up with Bukharin, looking for a takedown. Westhaven pushes Bukharin against the cage but Bukharin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukharin with a hook.
Westhaven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Bukharin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukharin.
Bukharin clobbers Westhaven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Westhaven takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Westhaven shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukharin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Westhaven eats them both and turns towards Bukharin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Westhaven shoots in but Bukharin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bukharin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westhaven's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin scores with a punch to the head.
Bukharin misses with a leg kick.
Westhaven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukharin.
Good leg kick by Westhaven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bukharin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Westhaven shoots for a takedown but Bukharin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bukharin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westhaven's hands.
Bukharin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westhaven shoots in and drives through. Bukharin sprawls well.
Bukharin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bukharin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bukharin cracks Westhaven with a good jab.
Westhaven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukharin.
Westhaven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westhaven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bukharin jabs at Westhaven's body.
Bukharin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westhaven.
Bukharin cracks Westhaven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukharin lands with an overhand left.
Westhaven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bukharin scores with a nice right hand.
Bukharin lands a jab to the nose.
Westhaven moves in looking to clinch but Bukharin pushes him off.
Bukharin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westhaven in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin misses with a hook.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Westhaven is out of range.
Westhaven doesn't manage to clinch there - Bukharin circles away.
Bukharin misses with a wild combination.
Westhaven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bukharin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westhaven somewhat.
Bukharin throws a one two combo.
Westhaven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bukharin pinned against the cage. Bukharin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitriy Bukharin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bukharin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vince Westhaven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitriy Bukharin is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin scores with a sloppy right hand. Westhaven should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Bukharin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bukharin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Bukharin!