PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 558 p4p, 571 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 63 p4p, 66 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kentas
vs
Temirov

176 cm
26
159
10 - 4 - 0

164 cm
41
143
35 - 22 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 3, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kentas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Temirov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kentas is in Temirov's guard.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is pushing down on Temirov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Temirov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kentas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kentas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Temirov is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Temirov defending well.
Kentas controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Temirov won't allow it.
Kentas wants to control but Temirov is keeping him busy.

Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Temirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas.

Kentas is working for a kimura but Temirov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kentas is looking for a kimura but Temirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Temirov pushes Kentas off looking to stand but Kentas dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Kentas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there.

Kentas tries for a kimura but Temirov is defending well.

Kentas tries for a kimura but Temirov is defending well.
Kentas tries to move to mount but Temirov blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kentas swings around for an armbar but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kentas's guard.

Kentas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Temirov has picked Kentas up and slammed him! Kentas can't keep hold of the triangle and Temirov manages to pass to side control!
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas struggling a bit here.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Temirov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temirov is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
Kentas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirov avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kentas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kentas lands in his opponent's guard.
Kentas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
Kentas trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Temirov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Temirov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Kentas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kentas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!

Temirov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Kentas has Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kentas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kentas tries to score a body lock takedown but Temirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas shoots for a double leg takedown but Temirov sprawls well. He's pushed Kentas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Temirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kentas. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
Temirov 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.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kentas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov misses with a double jab
and Kentas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kentas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas wants to clinch.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Kentas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov feints a counter leg kick.
Temirov punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.
Temirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Kentas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Temirov sprawls well initially but Kentas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Temirov has one foot on Kentas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Temirov.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas wants to clinch.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Temirov counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Temirov catches Kentas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Temirov connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kentas shoots for a takedown but Temirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kentas goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Kentas keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Kentas is controlling him.
Kentas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Temirov's efforts to push away.
Temirov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
Temirov throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas fails with the takedown.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas dives in and grabs Temirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temirov pushes down on Kentas's head and hops out.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kentas. Kentas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Temirov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Temirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov catches Kentas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov misses the jab.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirov avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Kentas moves into the clinch.
Temirov stops a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Temirov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kentas is trying to drag Temirov to the mat but Temirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kentas or perhaps it was just good defense by Temirov, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kentas.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kentas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kentas clinches up with Temirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temirov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ruslan Temirov made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.