PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Oldschool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoHan Bluntenpets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JoHan Bluntenpets is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Oldschool
vs
Bluntenpets

191 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Marty Oldschool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JoHan Bluntenpets!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Oldschool misses.
Oldschool swats away the attempt to clinch by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets doesn't manage to clinch there - Oldschool circles away.
Bluntenpets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oldschool swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bluntenpets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oldschool throws a nice looking combination but Bluntenpets bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Oldschool misses the target.
Bluntenpets is looking to land body kicks.
Oldschool throws a right hand that Bluntenpets ducks under and follows up with a left that Bluntenpets also avoids with ease.
Bluntenpets tries to bum rush Oldschool with a series of wild strikes but Oldschool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oldschool swinging wilding here.
Oldschool avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oldschool dodges the punch combination from Bluntenpets.
Oldschool misses with a double jab

and Bluntenpets holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bluntenpets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oldschool throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bluntenpets counters with a head kick.
Oldschool throws a combination that misses
and Bluntenpets counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oldschool is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oldschool throws a leg kick

and Bluntenpets counters by clinching up.

Oldschool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oldschool lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bluntenpets backs up against the cage.

Bluntenpets instigates a clinch.
Bluntenpets tries a body shot but Oldschool blocks it.
Oldschool is looking to control Bluntenpets's arms but Bluntenpets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oldschool has his back to the cage.
Oldschool wants to break free but Bluntenpets has control.
Bluntenpets pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bluntenpets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bluntenpets lands an elbow inside that Oldschool shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bluntenpets.
Oldschool throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bluntenpets throws a series of punches but Oldschool avoids them all with ease.
Bluntenpets throws a right hand that Oldschool ducks under and follows up with a left that Oldschool also avoids with ease.
Bluntenpets scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oldschool is breathing heavily.
Bluntenpets feints and then cracks Oldschool's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oldschool down.
Bluntenpets moves in looking to clinch but Oldschool pushes him off.
Bluntenpets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but Oldschool is having none of it.
Bluntenpets fakes the leg kick and cracks Oldschool in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bluntenpets.
Oldschool looks to score with a jab to the body but Bluntenpets is just out of range.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch up but Oldschool circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets scores with a one two! Oldschool had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oldschool swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bluntenpets scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bluntenpets fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Oldschool misses
and Bluntenpets counters with a low kick, right behind Oldschool 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bluntenpets gets a clinch.
Oldschool tries to break the clinch but Bluntenpets is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Bluntenpets.

Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Bluntenpets looks to land a body kick but Oldschool moved away.
Bluntenpets throws a head kick that misses.

Bluntenpets gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bluntenpets misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Bluntenpets.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bluntenpets.
JoHan Bluntenpets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bluntenpets throws a jab when Oldschool was well out of range.
Bluntenpets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Bluntenpets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bluntenpets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Bluntenpets lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bluntenpets gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
Bluntenpets scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoHan Bluntenpets dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bluntenpets thuds his shin into the meat of Oldschool's side.
Oldschool throws a right hand that Bluntenpets ducks under and follows up with a left that Bluntenpets also avoids with ease.
Oldschool throws a nice looking combination but Bluntenpets bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but Oldschool moves out of range.
Marty Oldschool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bluntenpets gets a clinch.
Bluntenpets lands an elbow inside that Oldschool shrugs off.
Bluntenpets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oldschool or not.
Bluntenpets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bluntenpets cracks Oldschool with a nice body shot.
Bluntenpets lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets with a knee to the head.

Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bluntenpets wants to clinch.
Bluntenpets wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bluntenpets moves into the clinch successfully.
Bluntenpets scores a nice knee to the body.
Oldschool is trying to break free.

Bluntenpets breaks from the clinch.
Bluntenpets pushes Oldschool away with a front kick.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch but Oldschool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oldschool keeps the fight on the outside.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but Oldschool is having none of it.
Oldschool has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch there but Oldschool circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bluntenpets has Oldschool up against the cage in a clinch.
Oldschool is trying to break free.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch there but Oldschool circles away.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch but Oldschool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bluntenpets throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oldschool's head.
Bluntenpets connects with a body shot.

Bluntenpets instigates a clinch.
Bluntenpets landing knees to the body.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bluntenpets is looking to clinch but Oldschool is avoiding it.
Bluntenpets wants to clinch up but Oldschool keeps it at a distance.
Bluntenpets pushes Oldschool away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but Oldschool is having none of it.

Bluntenpets takes the fight into the clinch.
Bluntenpets connects with a knee to the head.
Bluntenpets lands a damaging elbow.
Bluntenpets is leaning against Oldschool and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bluntenpets lands an elbow just above Oldschool 's eye.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
Bluntenpets throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oldschool uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets lands with a cross.
Bluntenpets is looking to clinch.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Bluntenpets lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oldschool doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets misses with a head kick.
Bluntenpets is looking to clinch but Oldschool is avoiding it.
Bluntenpets loads up on a big right hand but Oldschool slips the punch.
Oldschool feints and then cracks Bluntenpets's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bluntenpets down.
Oldschool is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bluntenpets lands with a kick to the ribs.

Bluntenpets pushes Oldschool up against the cage in a clinch.
Bluntenpets lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bluntenpets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Bluntenpets clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bluntenpets unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oldschool lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bluntenpets breaks from the clinch.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch but Oldschool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bluntenpets misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoHan Bluntenpets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bluntenpets wants to clinch.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oldschool swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oldschool will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oldschool looks to land a right hand but Bluntenpets moved out of range.

Bluntenpets closes the distance and clinches.
Oldschool can't break the clinch.
Bluntenpets prevents Oldschool from breaking the clinch.
Oldschool stalling in the clinch but Bluntenpets improves position.
A shot in the inside from Oldschool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluntenpets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oldschool's defenses.
Bluntenpets keeps control of Oldschool as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oldschool is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bluntenpets is keeping busy.
Bluntenpets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bluntenpets breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bluntenpets throws a series of punches but Oldschool avoids them all with ease.
Oldschool really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bluntenpets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oldschool wants to get back to striking at distance but Bluntenpets won't allow it.
Bluntenpets lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oldschool.

Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Bluntenpets explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oldschool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bluntenpets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oldschool wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bluntenpets has him pressed against the cage.

Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Oldschool takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oldschool takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets keeps Oldschool at a distance using the push kick.

Bluntenpets moves into range and clinches up with Oldschool.

Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Bluntenpets looks to land a left hand but Oldschool moved out of range nicely.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oldschool paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bluntenpets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oldschool misses with a series of wild punches.
Bluntenpets lands a front kick.
Bluntenpets moves into range and connects with a jab.

Bluntenpets clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bluntenpets leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bluntenpets landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldschool takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bluntenpets unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oldschool lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets thows a body shot but no joy.
Oldschool slips a straight right by Bluntenpets.
Oldschool misses with a shot to the body
and Bluntenpets counters with a leg kick.
Bluntenpets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bluntenpets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bluntenpets lands a high kick!
Marty Oldschool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bluntenpets in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bluntenpets. Oldschool shrugs it off though.
Bluntenpets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oldschool swats away the attempt to clinch by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bluntenpets throws a right and a left that Oldschool avoids nicely.

Bluntenpets gets a clinch.

Bluntenpets breaks from the clinch.
Oldschool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oldschool ducks under a wild hook from Bluntenpets.
Oldschool swats away the attempt to clinch by Bluntenpets.
Oldschool misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
JoHan Bluntenpets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bluntenpets 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoHan Bluntenpets!