PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 9158 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Oumakhanov (ranked 5042 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiro Kirov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kirov
vs
Oumakhanov

205 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Oumakhanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oumakhanov misses with a combination

and Kirov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oumakhanov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kirov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oumakhanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Kirov from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oumakhanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kirov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kirov.

It looks like Fedor Oumakhanov has been cut.
Kirov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oumakhanov has his hands clasped together around Kirov's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirov is looking to take a break and control but Oumakhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oumakhanov tries to kick Kirov off but Kirov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedor Oumakhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirov tries to clinch there but Oumakhanov circles away.
Kirov has his takedown stuffed

and Oumakhanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oumakhanov after a bit of a struggle.
Kirov misses with an elbow over the top.

Oumakhanov breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov shoots in for a double leg but Oumakhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirov tries for a takedown but Oumakhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kirov gets the takedown into side control.
Oumakhanov is trying to improve his position.
Oumakhanov is still trying to improve position.

Kirov stands up.
Oumakhanov throws a hook but Kirov avoids it easily.
Kirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Oumakhanov circles away.
Despite the aggression on Oumakhanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Kirov with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oumakhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oumakhanov throws a hook but Kirov blocks it.
Oumakhanov misses with a looping right.
Oumakhanov throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Kirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov works the jab nicely.
Oumakhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirov darts in looking for a takedown but Oumakhanov gets double underhooks and turns Kirov into the cage.
No joy there for Oumakhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oumakhanov throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Oumakhanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oumakhanov swinging wildly here.
Kirov slips a jab and a cross from Oumakhanov.

Oumakhanov clinches up with Kirov and pushes him back against the cage.

Oumakhanov has picked Kirov up - he's going for a ride! Oumakhanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oumakhanov is working away from the top position though.
Oumakhanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
My spies in Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform me that Oumakhanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oumakhanov wants to stand up but Kirov has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Oumakhanov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Oumakhanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oumakhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oumakhanov rushes Kirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oumakhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirov backwards.
Kirov tries to pull guard but Oumakhanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kirov drops back down to his feet.
Oumakhanov leaning against his opponent.
Kirov tries for a takedown but Oumakhanov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oumakhanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oumakhanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oumakhanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oumakhanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oumakhanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kirov looking to control.
Oumakhanov wanted to stand there but Kirov had control of the position.
Oumakhanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oumakhanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kirov has a closed guard, preventing Oumakhanov from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Oumakhanov misses.
Oumakhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirov.
Kirov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oumakhanov pinned against the cage. Oumakhanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov moves out of range as Oumakhanov strikes.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oumakhanov looks to land a combination but Kirov avoids it well.
Kirov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oumakhanov misses with a hook. Kirov ducked under it nicely.
Kirov throws a big counter combination but Oumakhanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kirov misses with a takedown attempt

and Oumakhanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oumakhanov.
Kirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oumakhanov after a bit of a struggle.
Oumakhanov stalling.

Oumakhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiro Kirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oumakhanov misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov looks to land a combination but Kirov avoids it well.
Oumakhanov throws a right and a left that Kirov avoids nicely.
Kirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oumakhanov sprawls and moves away.
Oumakhanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirov ducks under a wild hook from Oumakhanov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oumakhanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kirov misses the shot to the body.
Kirov wants to clinch up but Oumakhanov keeps it at a distance.
Kirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oumakhanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Kirov. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Oumakhanov misses.

Oumakhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Oumakhanov is struggling to control the position.
Oumakhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirov tries for a takedown but Oumakhanov manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Oumakhanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kirov dives in for a single leg takedown but Oumakhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oumakhanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Oumakhanov has Kirov up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov just leaning against Kirov, taking a breather.
Kirov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oumakhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Kirov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oumakhanov.
Kirov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oumakhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oumakhanov tries to avoid it but Kirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oumakhanov to the ground. Oumakhanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oumakhanov misses with a two punch combination.
Kirov throws a big counter combination but Oumakhanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oumakhanov throws a nice looking combination but Kirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirov shoots and misses

and Oumakhanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oumakhanov has Kirov pressed against the cage.
Oumakhanov is struggling to control the position.

Oumakhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirov looks to clinch
and Kirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oumakhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oumakhanov duly obliges.

Oumakhanov drives through and clinches with Kirov against the cage.

Oumakhanov is trying to trip Kirov. He has hold of a leg but Kirov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Oumakhanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oumakhanov is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oumakhanov stands and steps away. Kirov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kirov closes the distance and clinches up with Oumakhanov, looking for a takedown. Kirov pushes Oumakhanov against the cage but Oumakhanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oumakhanov misses with the combination.
Kirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oumakhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oumakhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirov eats them both and turns towards Oumakhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Oumakhanov has closed the distance and engaged Kirov in a clinch.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oumakhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Oumakhanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kirov is trying to keep an underhook but Oumakhanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kirov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Oumakhanov there.
Oumakhanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oumakhanov is pressing down on Kirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirov is holding on for now.
Oumakhanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oumakhanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oumakhanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Oumakhanov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kirov to get to his feet.
Kirov dodges the punch combination from Oumakhanov.
Kirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Oumakhanov.
Kirov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oumakhanov's waist but Oumakhanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirov off to one side.
Kirov throws a combination that misses
and Oumakhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiro Kirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Oumakhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirov misses with a takedown attempt
and Oumakhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Oumakhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oumakhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Oumakhanov!