PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Abel (ranked 721 p4p, 102 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 381 p4p, 58 weight class). Abel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Express Yourself. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Abel
vs
Obuhov

190 cm
29
201 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
38
200 lbs
28 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obuhov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abel swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obuhov! But no joy.
Obuhov misses with a right hand
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel throws a good cross that connects.
Obuhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abel.
Abel slaps away a takedown attempt from Obuhov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Abel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obuhov.
Abel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Abel finds it's way through Obuhov's defenses.
Abel takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel missing with a left hand there. Obuhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obuhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aristides Abel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a leg kick.
Abel misses with a series of wild punches.
Obuhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obuhov misses with a body punch
and Abel counters with a good low kick that Obuhov was not able to check.
Abel misses with a body punch
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obuhov. Obuhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obuhov dives in and grabs Abel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abel pushes down on Obuhov's head and hops out.
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!
Abel cracks Obuhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Abel.
Abel throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
Abel throws a leg kick but Obuhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Abel misses.
Obuhov lands a jab to the nose.
Obuhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obuhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obuhov dives in and scores a takedown into Abel's guard.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abel wants to stand but Obuhov is controlling the position.
Abel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obuhov won't allow Abel to get back to his feet.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obuhov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obuhov distracts Abel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obuhov is standing up over Abel. Abel looks to escape but Obuhov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov prevents Abel from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov cracks Abel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abel is trying to get back to his feet.
Obuhov tries to score with some ground and pound. Abel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Abel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
It looks like Abel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Abel misses
and Obuhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Abel.
Obuhov looks to land a combination but Abel avoids it well.
Abel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuhov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abel is fending him off so far but Obuhov persists. Nope, Abel circles away and we're back to standing.
Obuhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Abel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obuhov.
Jab, jab by Obuhov - just one landing.
Abel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obuhov.
Obuhov moves away from the strike by Abel.
Abel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abel works the jab nicely.
Abel takes one on the button.
Obuhov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obuhov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Abel throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov slips a straight right by Abel.
Obuhov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a jab to the head.
Obuhov stuns Abel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Abel misses.
Obuhov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Obuhov finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Abel throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Obuhov.
Abel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abel throws a sloppy body shot
and Obuhov counters with a nice body shot.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obuhov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abel is fending him off so far but Obuhov persists. Nope, Abel circles away and we're back to standing.
Obuhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obuhov somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel connects with a leg kick. Obuhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Abel coming out on top.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obuhov throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel thows a leg kick but Obuhov checks it

and Obuhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abel pushes Obuhov off looking to stand but Obuhov dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Abel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.
Ground and pound from Obuhov.
Abel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.
Obuhov is nestled in close to Abel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Abel's temple.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Obuhov there.
Obuhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abel keeps working.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov stops Abel from getting back to his feet.
Obuhov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Abel is trying to control but can't.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abel's head.
Abel taking some punishment here, with Obuhov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abel, as that shot connected.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Obuhov loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abel's head backwards.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov lands a nice hook to Abel's body. Abel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obuhov defending well as Abel loads up on a big left hand.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Abel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel lands an overhand right.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aristides Abel is winning the standup battle so far.
Abel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Obuhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obuhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obuhov scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abel thumps Obuhov with a low kick.
Good shot there by Abel.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Obuhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov slips a jab from Abel.
Abel blocks a jab.
Obuhov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel throws a leg kick
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Obuhov throws a right hand that misses
and Abel counters with a leg kick.
Abel misses with a leg kick
and Obuhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Abel throws a nice head kick!
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obuhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abel throws a series of punches but Obuhov avoids them all with ease.
Obuhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
Abel throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
Abel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov goes for a double leg but Abel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abel continues to drive forward.
Abel moves away from the strike by Obuhov.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abel. Abel obviously looking to wear him down.
Obuhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abel throws a chopping leg kick but Obuhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Obuhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abel sprawls well initially but Obuhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abel's head.
Abel is looking to escape.

Obuhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Abel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Obuhov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obuhov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abel is looking to escape.
Obuhov wants to pass to mount but Abel is defending the position.
Obuhov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abel is looking to escape.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abel's head.
Obuhov moves nicely into side control.
Obuhov trying to control the action but Abel is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aristides Abel.
I think Abel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.