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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fightah Numbah Three (ranked 6807 p4p, 468 weight class) and Olex Povetkin (ranked 23067 p4p, 505 weight class). Olex Povetkin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olex Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Numbah Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Numbah Three working some strikes from top position.
Numbah Three lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numbah Three chips away with some ground and pound.
Povetkin has momentary wrist control but Numbah Three slips an elbow through the middle.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numbah Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Numbah Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Povetkin pushes Numbah Three off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Numbah Three fails to land the takedown.
Numbah Three shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin.
Numbah Three tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Numbah Three with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin tries to land a leg kick but Numbah Three saw it coming and moves away.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Numbah Three throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Numbah Three checks the leg kick nicely there.
Numbah Three fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Numbah Three moves into the clinch.
Numbah Three lands a takedown into guard.
Numbah Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Numbah Three has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Numbah Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
Numbah Three drops back looking for a leg! Povetkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Povetkin manages to kick Numbah Three off! Numbah Three jumps back into Povetkin's guard.
Numbah Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numbah Three trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Povetkin wants to stand up but Numbah Three is controlling him.
Numbah Three controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Numbah Three trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Numbah Three prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Numbah Three lands a couple of digs.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Numbah Three from controlling successfully.
Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numbah Three's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numbah Three postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Numbah Three isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numbah Three's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numbah Three looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Numbah Three cracks Povetkin with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numbah Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Numbah Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Numbah Three stands and throws Povetkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Numbah Three working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Numbah Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Povetkin, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Numbah Three cracks Povetkin with a big right hand but Povetkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Povetkin is trying to buck Numbah Three off.
Numbah Three trying to control the action but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fightah Numbah Three dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Numbah Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three attempts a counter takedown but Povetkin avoids it well and moves away.
Numbah Three is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numbah Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Numbah Three closes the distance and clinches.
Numbah Three is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Povetkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Povetkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Numbah Three drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Povetkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numbah Three looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Povetkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Numbah Three wants to take the fight to the mat but Povetkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Povetkin wants to break free but Numbah Three has control.
Numbah Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Povetkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin gets underhooks to prevent Numbah Three's takedown attempt.
Povetkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Povetkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Numbah Three is controlling the position.
Numbah Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Povetkin prevents it.
Numbah Three has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Povetkin after a bit of a struggle.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Numbah Three is controlling the position.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Numbah Three avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Numbah Three has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Numbah Three is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Povetkin is defending well.
Numbah Three blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Numbah Three drops down looking for an ankle pick but Povetkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Numbah Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Numbah Three crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Povetkin - the referee stops the clock and Numbah Three gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Povetkin. Numbah Three manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Numbah Three's calf.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Numbah Three to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Numbah Three manages to avoid it.
Numbah Three avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Numbah Three shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Povetkin's guard.
Povetkin has his feet on Numbah Three's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Povetkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Numbah Three tries to clinch up.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Numbah Three checks a leg kick.
Numbah Three checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Numbah Three attempts a counter takedown but Povetkin avoids it well and moves away.
Numbah Three darts in and clinches Povetkin up against the cage.
Numbah Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Povetkin prevents it.
Povetkin tries to circle away but Numbah Three has him pinned against the cage.
Povetkin throws an elbow that misses.
Numbah Three gets a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Povetkin tries to kick Numbah Three off but Numbah Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Numbah Three is working for a kimura but Povetkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Povetkin kicks off Numbah Three and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Numbah Three. That did some damage!
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Numbah Three is able to avoid easily.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin tries to keep at a distance but Numbah Three has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Numbah Three has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Povetkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Povetkin tries a body shot but Numbah Three blocks it.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Numbah Three avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Numbah Three keeps him there for the moment.
Numbah Three dodges an elbow strike from Povetkin.
Numbah Three is working for takedown but Povetkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Povetkin wants to break free but Numbah Three has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Numbah Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Numbah Three does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fightah Numbah Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Numbah Three avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Povetkin swings for the body but Numbah Three moves out of range.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Numbah Three moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numbah Three is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Numbah Three in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Numbah Three's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Numbah Three down.
Povetkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numbah Three takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbah Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olex Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Numbah Three closes the distance looking to clinch
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Numbah Three's front leg.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Numbah Three rather than just go for the knockout.
Povetkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Numbah Three at a distance.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Numbah Three is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numbah Three is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Povetkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Numbah Three chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Povetkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Numbah Three.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Numbah Three.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Povetkin - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin digs a good body shot into Numbah Three's ribs.
Numbah Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Numbah Three is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Povetkin jabs Numbah Three to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Numbah Three on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Numbah Three has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Povetkin.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Numbah Three is just out of range.
Numbah Three uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Numbah Three has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Povetkin connects with a body shot.
Povetkin cracks a nice hook into Numbah Three's ribs.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Numbah Three if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Numbah Three's front leg but catches the back leg as Numbah Three tries to avoid it.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin swings for the body but Numbah Three moves out of range.
Numbah Three has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Numbah Three looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Povetkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Numbah Three is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Povetkin wants to stand up but Numbah Three is controlling him.
Numbah Three chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Numbah Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet but Numbah Three is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Numbah Three works over Povetkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numbah Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olex Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Povetkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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