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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 450 p4p, 66 weight class) and Baron Shushkev (ranked 1271 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baron Shushkev!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bulletzowich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shushkev's head.
Bulletzowich tries to pass to full mount but Shushkev defends it.
Shushkev is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shushkev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bulletzowich.
Shushkev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Shushkev keeps moving.
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.
Bulletzowich stopping the sweep attempt from Shushkev.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shushkev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shushkev looking for a sweep. Not yet Shushkev, not yet.
Bulletzowich is looking to advance position but Shushkev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bulletzowich is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shushkev with shots to the head and body - Bulletzowich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bulletzowich is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev thowing shots but they're missing.
Bulletzowich is looking to improve his position but Shushkev isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shushkev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The referee warns Bulletzowich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bulletzowich tries to reverse the position but Shushkev maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev looking for a guillotine from mount but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shushkev is nestled in close to Bulletzowich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shushkev is looking for a kimura here.
Bulletzowich is looking to improve his position.
Bulletzowich moves into full guard.
Bulletzowich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shushkev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shushkev looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev drops back looking for a leg! Bulletzowich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bulletzowich manages to kick Shushkev off! Shushkev jumps back into Bulletzowich's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulletzowich is on top in guard.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Shushkev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Shushkev keeps moving.
Shushkev looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shushkev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Shushkev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Boris Bulletzowich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a takedown but Shushkev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulletzowich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shushkev manages to avoid it.
Shushkev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulletzowich throws out the jab.
Bulletzowich slips under a jab.
Bulletzowich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulletzowich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shushkev on his heels. He'll look to pass Shushkev's guard now, I'm sure.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Shushkev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulletzowich trying to mount his opponent but Shushkev defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shushkev wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
Bulletzowich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bulletzowich working over Shushkev with some ground and pound. Shushkev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bulletzowich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shushkev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich slows the pace down in half guard.
Shushkev wants to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shushkev's head.
Shushkev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shushkev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bulletzowich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shushkev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bulletzowich postures up in Shushkev's guard and throws a big left but Shushkev blocks it.
Bulletzowich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich stands and throws Shushkev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Bulletzowich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Bulletzowich crashes against the mat.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shushkev can do to turn this around?
Shushkev is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
Shushkev is trying to escape the position but Bulletzowich is controlling the position.
Bulletzowich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but Shushkev is defending the strikes.
Bulletzowich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shushkev is avoiding damage well.
Shushkev isn't going anywhere.
Bulletzowich looks up at the clock and then as Shushkev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bulletzowich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shushkev dodges the ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
The ground and pound from Bulletzowich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Bulletzowich crashes against the mat.
Bulletzowich misses with the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bulletzowich lands a few punches from side control.
Shushkev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shushkev is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulletzowich in side control, throwing shots but Shushkev defends.
Shushkev parries the strikes from Bulletzowich easily there. Bulletzowich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shushkev to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shushkev is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
Bulletzowich cracks Shushkev with a big right hand but Shushkev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bulletzowich is putting a hurting on Shushkev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich cracks Shushkev with a big right hand but Shushkev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shushkev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big shot lands for Bulletzowich! That's hurt Shushkev! Will he recover? Bulletzowich fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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