PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicked has chosen Takin U' High by Greyhoundz as his entrance music. Sergei Kaspov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kaspov
vs
Wicked

206 cm
31
289 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
240 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shezzo Wicked!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspov shoots in for a takedown but Wicked shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaspov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wicked avoids it really well and circles away.
Wicked goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Sergei Kaspov has been cut.
Kaspov misses with a right hand
and Wicked counters with a nice leg kick.
Wicked scores with a head kick.
Kaspov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked throws a combination. Kaspov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaspov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wicked tries to bum rush Kaspov with a series of wild strikes but Kaspov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wicked tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaspov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Kaspov drives through with a takedown into Wicked's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wicked manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wicked scores with a shoulder strike.
Wicked misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaspov.
A short right from Wicked on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wicked.

Kaspov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaspov manages to end up in side control.
Wicked is looking to reverse the position.
Wicked tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kaspov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kaspov controlling his opponent.
Kaspov tries to control but Wicked wriggling away.
Wicked is looking to get to half guard.
Wicked blocking the ground and pound.
Wicked is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaspov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Kaspov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wicked has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wicked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wicked tries to stand but Kaspov is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wicked is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaspov looking to control.

Wicked decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaspov, up you get!
Wicked just misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shezzo Wicked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Wicked.
Wicked fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaspov throws a head kick but Wicked moves out of range.
Wicked scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaspov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wicked closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wicked with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wicked, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Wicked closes the distance and clinches.
Wicked scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wicked lands a right hand.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kaspov fails to land.
Kaspov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kaspov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaspov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Wicked.
Kaspov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Wicked.
Wicked works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wicked lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaspov backwards.
Wicked gets through Kaspov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Wicked lands a shoulder strike.
Wicked lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaspov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wicked.
Wicked scores with a shoulder strike.
Wicked throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov avoids a wild elbow strike from Wicked.
Wicked lands with a left to the head.
Kaspov takes a shot to the head.
Wicked lands a shoulder strike.
Wicked misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Wicked.
A shot in the inside from Wicked.

Kaspov is rocked!
Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Kaspov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wicked lands with a light punch inside.
Kaspov blocks an elbow strike from Wicked.
Kaspov tries for a takedown but Wicked manages to get underhooks.
Kaspov seems to have got his legs back now.
Wicked looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaspov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Wicked.
Wicked misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wicked working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wicked.
Kaspov misses with the head strike.
Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Wicked - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shezzo Wicked dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kaspov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wicked swinging wildly here.
Kaspov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaspov misses with an uppercut. Wicked saw that one coming.
Wicked lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wicked.
Kaspov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wicked lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wicked throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Wicked lands a big head kick that sends Kaspov tumbling to the mat! Wicked takes a step backwards and waves Kaspov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaspov misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Wicked has Kaspov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaspov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wicked working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Wicked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wicked. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wicked lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked lands a body punch.

Wicked drops Kaspov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kaspov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wicked lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kaspov to his knees! Wicked keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shezzo Wicked!
An out of breath Shezzo Wicked thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.