PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaid Abdul Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony Of Destruction. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stumpp
vs
Abdul Karim

184 cm
23
211 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Stumpp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaid Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim misses with a hook to the body
letting Stumpp counter with a right hand.
Stumpp punishes Abdul Karim's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut.
Abdul Karim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Stumpp looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
Stumpp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdul Karim throws a shot from downtown. Stumpp moves away and avoids it.
Abdul Karim tries to bum rush Stumpp with a series of wild strikes but Stumpp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.

Stumpp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Stumpp looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp stops Abdul Karim from standing up.
Stumpp trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Stumpp throwing strikes from guard but Abdul Karim blocks nicely.
Stumpp trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Peter Stumpp.
Stumpp tries to clinch but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Stumpp thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Stumpp.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stumpp throws a hook but Abdul Karim avoids it easily.
Stumpp lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul Karim clobbers Stumpp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stumpp throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stumpp is in Abdul Karim's guard.
Stumpp working some strikes from top position.

Stumpp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul Karim, up you get!
Abdul Karim swings widly with a right hand
and Stumpp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdul Karim misses with a hook
and Stumpp counters with a left and a right that stings Abdul Karim.
Stumpp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stumpp scores with a jab to the head.
Zaid Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stumpp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stumpp is looking to wear down Abdul Karim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Stumpp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abdul Karim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stumpp throws a big elbow that misses.

Abdul Karim pushes Stumpp off and gets back to his feet.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Stumpp moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stumpp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdul Karim looks gassed!
Stumpp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdul Karim.
Stumpp lands a right hook to the body.
Abdul Karim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stumpp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abdul Karim backs up against the cage.
Stumpp avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Stumpp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abdul Karim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul Karim misses with a double jab

and Stumpp counters with a crisp one two that drops Abdul Karim! Stumpp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Abdul Karim to his feet! Abdul Karim is in big trouble!

Abdul Karim is rocked!

It looks like Zaid Abdul Karim has been cut.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Stumpp finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stumpp forces Abdul Karim back against the cage and clinches.
Stumpp is trying to drag Abdul Karim to the mat but Abdul Karim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stumpp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdul Karim after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stumpp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Abdul Karim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stumpp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
letting Stumpp counter with a right hand.
Stumpp connects with a jab.

Abdul Karim is rocked!
Stumpp scores with the left hand. Abdul Karim knows he should have avoided that one.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Stumpp finish him?
Stumpp with a hook.
Abdul Karim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stumpp.
Stumpp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdul Karim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stumpp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdul Karim can do to turn this around?

Stumpp gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stumpp controlling from side mount.
Abdul Karim pushes Stumpp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stumpp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Stumpp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Stumpp is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Stumpp tries to advance position but instead Abdul Karim slips a leg back in to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stumpp looks to land a strike but Abdul Karim avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stumpp wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stumpp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stumpp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stumpp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Stumpp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdul Karim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdul Karim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdul Karim!

Abdul Karim stands up and beckons Stumpp to his feet.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abdul Karim's head.
Abdul Karim missing with a left hand there. Stumpp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stumpp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Abdul Karim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdul Karim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stumpp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaid Abdul Karim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stumpp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stumpp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdul Karim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdul Karim is breathing heavily.
Stumpp scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stumpp connects with a body shot.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Stumpp avoids them all with ease.
Stumpp ducks under a wild hook from Abdul Karim.
Stumpp looks to land a combination. Abdul Karim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stumpp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Abdul Karim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stumpp thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul Karim misses the jab.
Stumpp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abdul Karim misses with a looping left.
Stumpp slips a straight right by Abdul Karim.
A combination from Abdul Karim does no damage.
Stumpp slips a jab from Abdul Karim.
Stumpp scores with a shot to the body.
Stumpp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stumpp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stumpp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdul Karim doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stumpp tests Abdul Karim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Stumpp.
Abdul Karim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim throws a big shot that misses.
Stumpp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Stumpp there.
Abdul Karim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stumpp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abdul Karim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stumpp.
Abdul Karim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stumpp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdul Karim's head backwards.
Stumpp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stumpp. Beautiful body shot.
Stumpp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim drops his hands momentarily and Stumpp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stumpp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peter Stumpp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdul Karim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Stumpp scores a takedown into full mount!
Stumpp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stumpp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stumpp's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Stumpp just wasn't active enough.
Stumpp scores with a hook to the body. Abdul Karim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stumpp blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a hook.

Abdul Karim tries to sprawl but Stumpp drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stumpp in particular looking to stall.
Stumpp trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to his feet.
Abdul Karim is in trouble now - Stumpp has advanced to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdul Karim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Stumpp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stumpp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Stumpp!
Peter Stumpp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.