PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Kuroki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Endrinikomonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kuroki
vs
Endrinikomonov

183 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Kuroki!
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, Stanislav Endrinikomonov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Endrinikomonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuroki to the mat! Kuroki manages to get full guard.
Kuroki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuroki is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroki has momentary wrist control but Endrinikomonov slips an elbow through the middle.
Endrinikomonov controlling from the top position.
Kuroki trying to strike off his back.
Kuroki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Endrinikomonov is controlling him.
Kuroki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kuroki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Endrinikomonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Endrinikomonov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stanislav Endrinikomonov.
Kuroki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Endrinikomonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Endrinikomonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuroki wants to clinch.

Endrinikomonov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuroki is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov wants to pass the guard but Kuroki is defending well.
Kuroki wants to get back to full guard.
Endrinikomonov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Endrinikomonov decides to stand and escape the position.
Kuroki avoids the head kick by Endrinikomonov.
Kuroki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Endrinikomonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuroki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kuroki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuroki fails with the takedown

and Endrinikomonov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuroki!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov controlling his opponent.
Kuroki is bucking up trying to escape but Endrinikomonov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuroki is looking to get to half guard.
Endrinikomonov controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov unloading with bombs!
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!
Endrinikomonov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuroki wants to hold on but Endrinikomonov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Endrinikomonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Endrinikomonov gets a double leg takedown into Kuroki's guard.
Kuroki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Endrinikomonov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Endrinikomonov is trying to escape the mount.
Kuroki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Endrinikomonov tries to reverse the position but Kuroki maintains control.
Kuroki looking to control but Endrinikomonov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroki throwing strikes here but Endrinikomonov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuroki 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.
Kuroki avoids the attempt from Endrinikomonov to control.
Endrinikomonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuroki wants to control the pace but Endrinikomonov is squirming around nicely.
Endrinikomonov wants to control but Kuroki is having none of it.
Kuroki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Endrinikomonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuroki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Kuroki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Endrinikomonov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Endrinikomonov!
Kuroki is looking to stand up but Endrinikomonov isn't so interested in that idea.

Endrinikomonov stands up from Kuroki's guard - Endrinikomonov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuroki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Endrinikomonov has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroki tries to pull guard but Endrinikomonov won't allow it.

Endrinikomonov decides to pull guard.
Kuroki tries to free his leg and advance position but Endrinikomonov is retaining full guard.
Kuroki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Endrinikomonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Endrinikomonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Endrinikomonov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Endrinikomonov keeping moving, preventing Kuroki from controlling successfully.
Endrinikomonov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Endrinikomonov is trying to control the position but Kuroki postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroki being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Endrinikomonov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stanislav Endrinikomonov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Endrinikomonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Endrinikomonov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Kuroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuroki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Endrinikomonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Endrinikomonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Endrinikomonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuroki thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Endrinikomonov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kuroki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuroki is looking to clinch but Endrinikomonov is avoiding it.
Endrinikomonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuroki.
Kuroki tries to clinch but Endrinikomonov is having none of it.
Kuroki tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Endrinikomonov moves into the clinch.
Kuroki tries for a takedown but Endrinikomonov manages to get underhooks.
Kuroki tries to pull guard but Endrinikomonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroki drops back down to his feet.
Kuroki tries to pull guard but Endrinikomonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroki drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Kuroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuroki is trying to push Endrinikomonov away but Endrinikomonov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Endrinikomonov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Endrinikomonov has Kuroki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Endrinikomonov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuroki tumbling to the mat - Endrinikomonov dives into Kuroki's guard.
Endrinikomonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Endrinikomonov looking to pass the guard.
Kuroki is trying to hold Endrinikomonov in close to prevent damage but Endrinikomonov has managed to pass into half guard.
Endrinikomonov works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Endrinikomonov lands a big elbow.
Endrinikomonov landing punches.
Kuroki working to try and regain half guard.
Endrinikomonov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Endrinikomonov working Kuroki over with strikes here.
Endrinikomonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Endrinikomonov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Endrinikomonov takes Kuroki's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuroki is in trouble.
Kuroki trying to control the hands but Endrinikomonov won't let him.
Stanislav Endrinikomonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Endrinikomonov controlling well, preventing Kuroki from escaping the position.

Endrinikomonov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kuroki is defending well though. Endrinikomonov let's go of the attempt for now.

Kuroki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endrinikomonov is not going to allow Kuroki to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Endrinikomonov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuroki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Endrinikomonov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kuroki!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Endrinikomonov not allowing Kuroki to control his hands.
Endrinikomonov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuroki doesn't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Endrinikomonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Endrinikomonov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Endrinikomonov!