PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Anyukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Enstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Anyukov
vs
Enstein

183 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Anyukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Enstein!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anyukov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Enstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Enstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Enstein trying to remain calm as Anyukov controls from the top position.
Enstein is trying to control Anyukov's posture but Anyukov avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anyukov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Enstein's legs.
Anyukov slows the pace down.
Enstein is trying to buck Anyukov off.
The referee asks Anyukov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anyukov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anyukov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Enstein for as long as he can get away with.
Anyukov is looking to take a break and control but Enstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enstein is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Anyukov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Enstein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anyukov trying to control the action but Enstein is working from the bottom.
Anyukov slows the pace down.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Anyukov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Anyukov throws a series of punches but Enstein avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Enstein tries to clinch but Anyukov moves out of range.
Enstein scores with a jab. Anyukov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anyukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Anyukov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Enstein looks like he's trying to stand up.

Enstein looking for submissions off his back.
Anyukov wants to pass the guard but Enstein is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enstein wants to control but Anyukov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Enstein is pressing down on Anyukov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anyukov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anyukov wants to control from the top but Enstein keeps moving.
Anyukov looking to sit in guard and control but Enstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Enstein drops back looking for a leg! Anyukov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anyukov manages to kick Enstein off! Enstein jumps back into Anyukov's guard.
Anyukov is breathing heavily.

Enstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anyukov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Enstein, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Enstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anyukov defends well.
Enstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anyukov controls the pace.
Anyukov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anyukov trying to control but Enstein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Anyukov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anyukov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Enstein working hard to break the clinch.

Anyukov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Enstein tries to get to full guard but Anyukov has control of the leg.
Anyukov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Enstein actively working from the bottom here.
Anyukov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Enstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anyukov pulls his head out easily.
Enstein is breathing heavily.
Enstein is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anyukov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anyukov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enstein on the ground.
Anyukov is keen to just control but Enstein is a slippery customer.
Anyukov lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anyukov in particular looking to stall.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Anyukov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Enstein throws a leg kick

and Anyukov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Enstein looking for submissions off his back.
Anyukov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Enstein is looking for a sweep. Anyukov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anyukov is looking to advance position but Enstein won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov works his way into full mount!
Anyukov trying to control but Enstein is having none of it.
Anyukov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anyukov with the ground and pound from mount.
Anyukov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Enstein is looking to improve his position but Anyukov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Enstein is looking to escape.
Enstein tries to hold on but Anyukov postures up.
Anyukov looking to control but Enstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Enstein wants to control but Anyukov is having none of it.
Anyukov trying to control but Enstein is having none of it.
Enstein tries to lock up and control but Anyukov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anyukov controlling the pace for now.

That's four 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.
Anyukov trying to control but Enstein is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Anyukov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Enstein with a poor takedown

and Anyukov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Enstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anyukov walks away with a smile on his face. Enstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anyukov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Anyukov instigates a clinch.
Enstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Enstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anyukov smiles and moves away.
Boris Anyukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Enstein.

Anyukov forces Enstein back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Anyukov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Anyukov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Enstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anyukov dodges the punch combination from Enstein.
Enstein looks to clinch

and Anyukov moves into the clinch.
Enstein tries to pull guard but Anyukov won't allow it.

Anyukov tightens his grip and picks Enstein up, before dumping him to the ground. Enstein manages to land in guard.
Anyukov lands a couple of elbows.
Anyukov with a nice head shot there.

Enstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anyukov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anyukov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anyukov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anyukov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Enstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anyukov wants to control from the top but Enstein keeps moving.
Anyukov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anyukov trying to control but Enstein is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Anyukov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Enstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Enstein wants to clinch

and Anyukov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Enstein's guard now.
Anyukov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Enstein pushes a forearm under Anyukov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anyukov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Enstein!