PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by IAMX - Happiness. Rynkowski has chosen Mama Selita - 303 as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Putin
vs
Rynkowski

183 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

175 cm
32
162 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Rynkowski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Putin moves into range and clinches up with Rynkowski.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Rynkowski shrugs off.

Rynkowski has picked Putin up - he's going for a ride! Rynkowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rynkowski is controlling the pace.
Rynkowski wants to control but Putin is keeping him busy.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Rynkowski trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Rynkowski prevents Putin from standing back up.
Rynkowski trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Putin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rynkowski.
Putin is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Putin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rynkowski.
Putin is staying active underneath Rynkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rynkowski stops Putin from getting back to his feet.

Putin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rynkowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rynkowski avoids it.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rynkowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Rynkowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putin pulls his leg out and moves away.

Putin has managed to clinch.
Rynkowski is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Rynkowski looks winded!
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Rynkowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rynkowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Putin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Rynkowski's ribcage.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rynkowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Rynkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Rynkowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rynkowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Rynkowski looking to stall.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rynkowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Rynkowski blocks it.
Rynkowski jumps guard but Putin stands there with Rynkowski around his waist. Rynkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rynkowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Rynkowski shrugs off.
Putin with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that round.
That's time! Putin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Rynkowski on that attempt.
Rynkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rynkowski.

Putin clinches up with Rynkowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rynkowski's defenses.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Rynkowski is breathing heavily.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Putin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.

Rynkowski is rocked!
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Rynkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin stops a takedown attempt from Rynkowski.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Rynkowski is looking for a takedown.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Rynkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Rynkowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Rynkowski blocks with his arms.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rynkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Putin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rynkowski's brow.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rynkowski seems to have recovered his senses.

Rynkowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Putin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rynkowski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rynkowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.

Putin gets to his feet - Rynkowski follows without any prompting.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rynkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin tries to clinch but Rynkowski moves away

and Rynkowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Putin pushes Rynkowski off looking to stand but Rynkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Rynkowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rynkowski is keen to just control but Putin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rynkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Putin is defending well.

Putin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rynkowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Putin back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Putin.

Rynkowski successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rynkowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Putin gets to his feet - Rynkowski follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rynkowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rynkowski can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rynkowski's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Rynkowski has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Rynkowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Putin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rynkowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Putin is looking to clinch.
Rynkowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rynkowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Putin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Rynkowski on that attempt.
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rynkowski. That did some damage!
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown but Putin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rynkowski shoots for a takedown but Putin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
Rynkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.

Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Rynkowski wants a takedown.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Rynkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin scores a nice knee to the body.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Rynkowski's ribcage.
Putin lands a big knee to the head and Rynkowski goes down! Putin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
Post fight, an emotional Vlad Putin said 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.