PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Rougeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rougeau has chosen Ned's Atomic Dustbin- Kill Your Television as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shevchenko
vs
Rougeau

190 cm
27
265 lbs
19 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
247 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Rougeau!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rougeau. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Shevchenko misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rougeau throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Shevchenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Shevchenko with the ground and pound but Rougeau regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Shevchenko working Rougeau over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Shevchenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rougeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Shevchenko content to control rather than advance.
Rougeau is refusing to be controlled, as Shevchenko sits in half guard.
Rougeau wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rougeau defending well though.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rougeau is doing well to control the position and prevent Shevchenko from advancing to side control.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shevchenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shevchenko 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.
Rougeau keeping hold of Shevchenko's head, controlling as best he can.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to Rougeau's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rougeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko postures up in Rougeau's guard and throws a big left but Rougeau blocks it.
Shevchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rougeau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rougeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rougeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shevchenko distracts Rougeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rougeau wants to sweep here but Shevchenko controlling him for the moment.
Shevchenko postures up in Rougeau's guard and throws a big left but Rougeau blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rougeau keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Rougeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Rougeau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Rougeau 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.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rougeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shevchenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko trying to control but Rougeau is working from the bottom.
Rougeau has control of Shevchenko's left arm, preventing Shevchenko from doing any damage.
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rougeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rougeau has his hands on Shevchenko's head, controlling the position.
Rougeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Rougeau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rougeau swings widly with a right hand

and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rougeau tries to roll over but Shevchenko keeps him under control.
Shevchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Rougeau is trying to maintain the position but Shevchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rougeau felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shevchenko is trying to control. Rougeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rougeau wants to improve his position but Shevchenko is controlling well.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rougeau can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shevchenko lands a nice short elbow.
Rougeau is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rougeau keeping hold of Shevchenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Shevchenko trying to control the pace.
Shevchenko wants to control but Rougeau is keeping him busy.
Rougeau is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rougeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rougeau has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko is thwarting Rougeau's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rougeau is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rougeau tries to lock up and control but Shevchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rougeau avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shevchenko.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shevchenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shevchenko landing strikes from the mount.
Shevchenko lands a big elbow.

That has opened up Jacques Rougeau's cut even more.
Rougeau holds of for dear life.
Shevchenko working Rougeau over with strikes here.

Jacques Rougeau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Rougeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!