PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syroviy comes to the cage accompanied by Три Буквы . Chaos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Eduard Syroviy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Syroviy
vs
Chaos

190 cm
33
260 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

182 cm
31
200 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syroviy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Syroviy really felt that one!
Syroviy connects with a leg kick. Chaos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Syroviy throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syroviy.
Syroviy throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily.
Chaos throws a counter combo.
Syroviy looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syroviy fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Syroviy misses with a left hand
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Syroviy backing up. Syroviy nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Syroviy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syroviy connects with a high kick.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Syroviy misses.
Despite the aggression on Chaos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaos is looking for the big counter here.
Eduard Syroviy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syroviy misses with a hook

and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Syroviy is keeping the position.
Chaos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Syroviy won't let him.
Syroviy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chaos is looking to advance position but Syroviy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Syroviy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaos tries to lock up and control but Syroviy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos is squirming around, avoiding Syroviy's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chaos tries to hold on but Syroviy postures up.
Chaos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chaos trying to control but Syroviy postures up.
Syroviy wants to pass the guard but Chaos is defending well.
Chaos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Syroviy is taking a breather. Chaos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Syroviy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
Syroviy is working hard here to advance position.
Chaos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Syroviy wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos controlling Syroviy's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Syroviy looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Syroviy throws a head kick that misses.
Syroviy stuns Chaos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Syroviy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Syroviy misses with a body shot.
Syroviy tries to score with a low kick but Chaos moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaos blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Syroviy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syroviy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Syroviy swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Despite the aggression on Chaos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a body shot.
Syroviy throws a low kick, looking for Chaos's leg but Chaos calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Syroviy misses.
And Chaos tries to counter it with a takedown but Syroviy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Syroviy throws a leg kick but Chaos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Syroviy throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a solid body kick.
Chaos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Syroviy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eduard Syroviy is winning the standup battle so far.
Syroviy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos slips a straight right by Syroviy.
Chaos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chaos is looking for the big counter here.
Ultimate Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses

so Chaos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Syroviy is looking to sweep but instead, Chaos has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Syroviy is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos.
Chaos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Syroviy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syroviy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syroviy wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syroviy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syroviy is trying to maintain the position but Chaos is very close to passing his half guard.
Syroviy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syroviy thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Syroviy backing up. Syroviy nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
Syroviy looks for the body kick but Chaos saw that one coming.
Chaos moves forwards but Syroviy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Syroviy lands a right hook to the body.
Eduard Syroviy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos blocks a low kick nicely.
Syroviy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Syroviy.
Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syroviy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Syroviy dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Syroviy throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Syroviy backing up. Syroviy nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
Syroviy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Chaos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chaos moves forwards but Syroviy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Syroviy takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Syroviy defends it well.
Syroviy scores with a jab to the head.
Chaos moves away from the strike by Syroviy.
Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Syroviy does no damage.
Syroviy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Syroviy throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos wants to counter with a clinch but Syroviy pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syroviy throws out the jab.
Chaos feints the counter takedown.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Syroviy.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Syroviy defends it well.
A low kick from Syroviy is predictable there
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Syroviy. Beautiful body shot.
Syroviy scores with a jab to the body.
Syroviy misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Syroviy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaos throws a big counter head kick but Syroviy avoids it with no problem.
Syroviy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Syroviy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Syroviy.
Syroviy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
Syroviy throws a head kick that half lands.
Syroviy cracks the inside of Chaos's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos moves away from the strike by Syroviy.
Chaos unleashes a big counter combination but Syroviy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syroviy tries a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Syroviy misses.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a low kick.
Chaos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Syroviy blocks it well.
Chaos defending well as Syroviy loads up on a big left hand.
Syroviy throws a big shot that misses.
Syroviy throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
Syroviy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Chaos avoids the head kick by Syroviy.
And Chaos responds with a good body kick, but Syroviy manages to step out the way in time.
Syroviy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaos unleashes a big counter combination but Syroviy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syroviy.
Chaos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Syroviy misses with an uppercut
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Syroviy blocks it well.
Syroviy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Syroviy.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syroviy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syroviy looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
Syroviy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syroviy throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaos throws a counter combo.
Ultimate Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syroviy misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Syroviy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Syroviy, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Syroviy!
A victorious Eduard Syroviy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.