PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitre Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitre Romanov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Felipe Cunha's chin.

Cunha
vs
Romanov

170 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
131 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felipe Cunha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitre Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov dodges the punch combination from Cunha.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Cunha.
Cunha throws a nice looking combination but Romanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunha misses the shot to the body.
Romanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Cunha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cunha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cunha throws a shot from downtown. Romanov moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Cunha.
Cunha misses with a wild body shot.
Cunha throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range.
Cunha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunha misses with a wild combination.
Romanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunha counters with a left and a right that stings Romanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Romanov.
Cunha misses with a combination
and Romanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cunha misses the jab.
Romanov staying out of range there.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Cunha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunha throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Cunha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanov misses with a body shot.
Romanov dodges the punch combination from Cunha.
Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Cunha.
Cunha scores with a sloppy right hand. Romanov should have avoided that one.
Romanov misses with an uppercut. Cunha saw that one coming.
Romanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunha.
Cunha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Cunha is rocked!

It looks like Felipe Cunha has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Cunha scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunha throws a series of strikes that have Romanov backpedaling.
Cunha is breathing heavily.
Cunha looks to land a combination but Romanov avoids it well.
Cunha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunha.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a series of strikes. Romanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunha throws a nice looking combination but Romanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov misses with a body shot
and Cunha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romanov thinking.
Romanov slips a jab from Cunha.
Cunha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunha counters with a three punch combo that has Romanov backing up. Romanov nods at Cunha to acknowledge the strikes.
Cunha looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunha slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Cunha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cunha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Romanov slips a jab from Cunha.
Cunha throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a body punch but Cunha moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cunha misses.
Romanov takes a swing at Cunha's ribcage but misses.
Cunha ducks right into an uppercut from Romanov.
Cunha misses with a looping left.
Cunha ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Cunha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romanov.
Good shot there by Cunha.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunha throws out the jab.
Romanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cunha throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunha misses with the combination.
Cunha throws an overhand right that lands on Romanov's shoulder, as Romanov tries to avoid the shot.
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 Felipe Cunha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Cunha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cunha misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunha moves away.
Cunha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cunha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Cunha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Cunha misses
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunha slips under a jab from Romanov.
Cunha dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
Cunha seems to have got his legs back now.
Cunha cracks Romanov with a good jab.
Romanov blocks a jab.
Romanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cunha rather than just go for the knockout.
Cunha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Felipe Cunha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunha loads up on a big right hand but Romanov slips the punch.
Cunha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Cunha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov lands a two punch combo.
Romanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Cunha's head.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunha was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Cunha slips the punch.
Cunha looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range.
Cunha misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Cunha.
Cunha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunha throws out the jab.
Cunha takes one to the chin there.
Romanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov throws a combination. Cunha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cunha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunha.
Cunha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a nice body shot.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunha is just out of range.
Cunha misses with a wild combination.
Romanov slips under a jab from Cunha.
Cunha slips a straight right by Romanov.
Romanov slips a jab from Cunha.
Cunha tries to bum rush Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov walks into a left hand.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov slips a straight right by Cunha.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunha was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
Cunha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Cunha.
Cunha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunha slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Cunha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romanov at a distance.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a straight right hand.
Romanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
A jab from Romanov misses.
Cunha throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunha stuns Romanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romanov misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Cunha throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cunha digs a good hook to Romanov's body.
Romanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
Cunha avoids the body shot from Romanov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romanov defending well as Cunha loads up on a big left hand.
Cunha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunha with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunha works the jab nicely.
Cunha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Cunha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Cunha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Romanov slips a jab from Cunha.
Romanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cunha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cunha looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Cunha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cunha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanov thuds a left hand into Cunha's body.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunha manages to avoid it.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Cunha avoids them all with ease.
Cunha thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Cunha's head back.
Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cunha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Cunha's shoulder, as Cunha tries to avoid the shot.
Felipe Cunha is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov throws a one two combo.
Cunha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Romanov misses the jab.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunha looks to land a combination but Romanov avoids it well.
Cunha misses with a straight left.
Romanov missing with a left hand there. Cunha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cunha looks to land a left hand but Romanov moved out of range nicely.
Cunha misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunha manages to avoid it.
Romanov slips under a jab from Cunha.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Romanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunha.
Cunha throws a right hand that Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanov also avoids with ease.
Cunha misses with a few strikes there.
Cunha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunha lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Cunha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cunha throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunha was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
Romanov swings for the body but Cunha moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha with a nice cross.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cunha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romanov blocks a jab.
Romanov throws a lazy right hand but Cunha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cunha works over Romanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Cunha throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Cunha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Cunha misses
and Romanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanov digs a good body shot into Cunha's ribs.
Romanov tests Cunha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cunha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov works the jab nicely.
Cunha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitre Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Cunha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanov.
Cunha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunha misses with a double jab
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Cunha misses.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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 Felipe Cunha.
Well Cunha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Cunha!
Felipe Cunha retains his bantamweight title!