PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov has chosen Michael Jackson - Thriller as his entrance music. Giorgi Pandahammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shamil Abdurahimov's chin.

Pandahammer
vs
Abdurahimov

196 cm
25
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

208 cm
25
243 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgi Pandahammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pandahammer forces Abdurahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Abdurahimov tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandahammer lands a body punch.
Abdurahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pandahammer after a bit of a struggle.
Abdurahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Pandahammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
It looked like Pandahammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdurahimov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdurahimov, as that shot connected.
Abdurahimov looks for the body kick but Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pandahammer backs up against the cage.
Abdurahimov throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Pandahammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdurahimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Pandahammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Pandahammer misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov wants to counter the offense by Pandahammer and move into the clinch position.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Abdurahimov.
We've been told by Pandahammer's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdurahimov stalks Pandahammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandahammer's face. Pandahammer staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.

Pandahammer pushes Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.

Pandahammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov goes for a double leg but Pandahammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pandahammer continues to drive forward.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pandahammer sprawls well. Pandahammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdurahimov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdurahimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdurahimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdurahimov shoots and misses
and Pandahammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giorgi Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandahammer scores with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdurahimov tries to counter with a clinch but Pandahammer shakes him off and moves away.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Abdurahimov moved away.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdurahimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pandahammer is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdurahimov counters with a straight right hand.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.

Abdurahimov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Pandahammer has one foot on Abdurahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandahammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abdurahimov moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
Pandahammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdurahimov takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Pandahammer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdurahimov misses with a takedown

and Pandahammer counters with a head kick that drops Abdurahimov to the mat! Abdurahimov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer throws a sloppy head kick and Abdurahimov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Abdurahimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch up but Pandahammer circles away and keeps his distance.

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

Abdurahimov wants the takedown. Pandahammer is fighting it off but Abdurahimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pandahammer's guard against the cage.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet but Abdurahimov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is standing up over Pandahammer. Pandahammer looks to escape but Abdurahimov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abdurahimov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abdurahimov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pandahammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Abdurahimov decides to stand back up. Abdurahimov steps back and let's Pandahammer get back to his feet.
Abdurahimov is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giorgi Pandahammer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pandahammer 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Abdurahimov misses.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdurahimov.
A lazy body kick from Abdurahimov
and Pandahammer counters with a series of strikes. Abdurahimov will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pandahammer clinches with his opponent.
Pandahammer lands a shoulder strike.
Abdurahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Pandahammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandahammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pandahammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdurahimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdurahimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Pandahammer throws a quick counter head kick but Abdurahimov was just out of range.
Abdurahimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pandahammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdurahimov is breathing heavily.
Pandahammer throws a good cross that connects.
Pandahammer defending well as Abdurahimov loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Abdurahimov does no damage.
Good exchange - Pandahammer coming out on top.
Pandahammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pandahammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pandahammer lands a big head kick that sends Abdurahimov tumbling to the mat! Pandahammer takes a step backwards and waves Abdurahimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Abdurahimov is rocked!

That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Abdurahimov throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov avoids the head kick by Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pandahammer tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurahimov lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdurahimov can do to turn this around?
Abdurahimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Pandahammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov taking a breather.
Abdurahimov looking to slow down the pace here.
Abdurahimov is trying to drag Pandahammer to the mat but Pandahammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pandahammer is defending well.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abdurahimov.

Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.

Abdurahimov moves into the clinch.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Abdurahimov looking for a takedown.
Pandahammer lands an uppercut.
Abdurahimov stalling in the clinch but Pandahammer improves position.

Pandahammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Abdurahimov.

Pandahammer rushes Abdurahimov and presses him up against the cage.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch but Pandahammer keeps him there for the moment.
Abdurahimov blocks an uppercut.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pandahammer smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandahammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdurahimov on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov shoots and misses
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The cut above Shamil Abdurahimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer lands a really nice looking cross but Abdurahimov seems unphased.
Abdurahimov throws a nice looking combination but Pandahammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pandahammer blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdurahimov at a distance.

Pandahammer clinches up with Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdurahimov is trying to break free.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Giorgi Pandahammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pandahammer keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pandahammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pandahammer can't find room to land a body shot as Abdurahimov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgi Pandahammer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pandahammer lands a left and a right that send Abdurahimov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pandahammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abdurahimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pandahammer finish him?
Abdurahimov drops his hands momentarily. Pandahammer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Abdurahimov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Abdurahimov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgi Pandahammer!
The defeated Shamil Abdurahimov had this to say: 'I was robbed'.