PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Evol Intent - Brocken Sword. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tsoi
vs
Slobovic

186 cm
30
254 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

195 cm
28
275 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Slobovic catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross.
Slobovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Slobovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slobovic scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slobovic tries to clinch but Tsoi is having none of it.
Slobovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsoi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slobovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Slobovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slobovic looks to land a combination but Tsoi avoids it well.
Slobovic misses with a low kick.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Slobovic is out of range.

Tsoi feints and as Slobovic raises his hands in defense, Tsoi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slobovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tsoi drops back looking for a leg! Slobovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slobovic manages to kick Tsoi off! Tsoi jumps back into Slobovic's guard.
Slobovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobovic keeping full guard, as Tsoi tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tsoi is fighting to break Slobovic's control of his arms but Slobovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slobovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slobovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Igor Slobovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Slobovic. Those never looked like landing.
Slobovic throws a series of punches but Tsoi moves out of range.
Slobovic tries to bum rush Tsoi with a series of wild strikes but Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Slobovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsoi on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsoi's guard now, I'm sure.

Tsoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slobovic defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Slobovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsoi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slobovic has managed to get both his arms back between Tsoi's legs - danger averted.

Tsoi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slobovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slobovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slobovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Slobovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Slobovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slobovic wants to stand and escape but instead Tsoi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Slobovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tsoi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slobovic swivels and escapes.

Tsoi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tsoi passes Slobovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobovic is looking to improve his position.

Tsoi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tsoi is looking for a kimura here.
Slobovic tries to roll over but Tsoi keeps him under control.
Slobovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Slobovic is pressing down on Tsoi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tsoi forces his way into half guard.
Tsoi works his way into side control.

Tsoi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Slobovic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Tsoi!