PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanrosch Timoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexeyevich Romanov comes into the arena with Paint it black blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Alexeyevich Romanov
vs
Timoshenko

186 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kanrosch Timoshenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timoshenko tries to avoid it but Alexeyevich Romanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timoshenko to the ground. Timoshenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexeyevich Romanov.
Timoshenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and clinches up with Timoshenko, looking for a takedown. Alexeyevich Romanov pushes Timoshenko against the ropes but Timoshenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timoshenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexeyevich Romanov on the side of the head.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Timoshenko sprawls well. He's pushed Alexeyevich Romanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timoshenko stuns Alexeyevich Romanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Alexeyevich Romanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Timoshenko's half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov prevents Timoshenko from improving his position.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Timoshenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots but Timoshenko is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoshenko wants to improve his position but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling well.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timoshenko defending well though.
Alexeyevich Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timoshenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Alexeyevich Romanov from advancing to side control.
Alexeyevich Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timoshenko's head.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Timoshenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timoshenko wants to get back to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Timoshenko slips the punch.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexeyevich Romanov is breathing heavily.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timoshenko's waist but Timoshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexeyevich Romanov off to one side.
Timoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexeyevich Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Timoshenko.

Alexeyevich Romanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Timoshenko sprawls well initially but Alexeyevich Romanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Timoshenko won't allow Alexeyevich Romanov to pass to mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov 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.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timoshenko trying to hold on to Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control him but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Timoshenko manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Timoshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexeyevich Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timoshenko wants to stand but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Timoshenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Timoshenko won't allow Alexeyevich Romanov to sweep him here.
Timoshenko is looking to stand up but Alexeyevich Romanov won't let him.
Timoshenko wants to control from the top but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kanrosch Timoshenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timoshenko tries to avoid it but Alexeyevich Romanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timoshenko to the ground. Timoshenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and drives through. Timoshenko sprawls well.
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timoshenko sprawls well. Timoshenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexeyevich Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timoshenko.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timoshenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexeyevich Romanov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexeyevich Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoshenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexeyevich Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Timoshenko.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timoshenko's waist but Timoshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexeyevich Romanov off to one side.
Timoshenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timoshenko throws a body punch but Alexeyevich Romanov moves out of range.

Alexeyevich Romanov feints and as Timoshenko raises his hands in defense, Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Timoshenko working a defensive guard here.
Timoshenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timoshenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Timoshenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Timoshenko has wrist control.
Timoshenko controls Alexeyevich Romanov momentarily but Alexeyevich Romanov frees himself.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to control from the top but Timoshenko keeps moving.
Timoshenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timoshenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timoshenko throws a jab when Alexeyevich Romanov was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Timoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexeyevich Romanov is just out of range.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timoshenko swivels and escapes.
Alexeyevich Romanov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Timoshenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timoshenko misses the shot to the body.
Timoshenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Alexeyevich Romanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Timoshenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Timoshenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Timoshenko is trying to stand up here but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timoshenko's head.
Timoshenko tries to kick Alexeyevich Romanov off but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov prevents Timoshenko from improving his position.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots but Timoshenko is blocking nicely.
Alexeyevich Romanov winds up and cracks Timoshenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timoshenko defending well though.
Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to control. Timoshenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timoshenko is looking to escape.
Timoshenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timoshenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timoshenko is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanrosch Timoshenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Alexeyevich Romanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timoshenko wants to stand up but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling him.
Alexeyevich Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timoshenko wants to get back to his feet but Alexeyevich Romanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a couple of digs.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws and elbow that misses. Timoshenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard. Nice move by Timoshenko!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoshenko stands and throws Alexeyevich Romanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Timoshenko wants to stand but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling his arm.

Timoshenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alexeyevich Romanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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.

Alexeyevich Romanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Timoshenko's half guard.
Timoshenko trying to control but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Nice strikes from Alexeyevich Romanov there.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice short elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov is nestled in close to Timoshenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timoshenko defending well though.
Alexeyevich Romanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a huge punch but Timoshenko dodges it nicely.
Alexeyevich Romanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko is trying to stand back up but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling him
Timoshenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Timoshenko trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Timoshenko stuffs the takedown.
Timoshenko misses with a body shot.

Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alexeyevich Romanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alexeyevich Romanov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to finish with strikes here!

Alexeyevich Romanov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Timoshenko turns into him and now he's in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko wanted to stand there but Alexeyevich Romanov had control of the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timoshenko 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanrosch Timoshenko!