PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Terkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tarasov
vs
Terkin

188 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Tarasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Terkin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Terkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tarasov sprawls well initially but Terkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Terkin winds up and cracks Tarasov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Terkin.

Terkin is trying to work for a kimura but Tarasov is defending well.
Terkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarasov's head.
Terkin working over Tarasov with some ground and pound. Tarasov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Terkin misses with a head shot. Tarasov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Terkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terkin is one step ahead there.
Terkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Terkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarasov is retaining full guard.
Terkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terkin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Terkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terkin throwing strikes from guard but Tarasov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terkin trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
Terkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terkin landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Terkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Terkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Terkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarasov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Terkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Terkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarasov is retaining full guard.
Tarasov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Terkin manages to pass to side control.
Terkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Terkin throwing shots but Tarasov is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarasov defending well though.

Terkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarasov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Terkin trying to control the action but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
Terkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Terkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Terkin throwing shots but Tarasov is blocking nicely.
Terkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Terkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Terkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Terkin shoots in for a double leg but Tarasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexey Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Terkin.

Terkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Terkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Terkin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Terkin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Terkin is breathing heavily.
Terkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Tarasov does no damage.
Terkin dodges the punch combination from Tarasov.
Tarasov misses with a wild combination.
Terkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Terkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarasov which made him look bad.
Tarasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarasov throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Tarasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Terkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terkin preventing the sweep.
Terkin throws and elbow that misses. Tarasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Terkin's guard. Nice move by Tarasov!
Tarasov is looking to work some ground and pound but Terkin has wrist control.
Terkin punching from the bottom.
Tarasov looking to sit in guard and control but Terkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Terkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarasov keeping full guard, as Terkin tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarasov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Terkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarasov is retaining full guard.
Terkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Terkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarasov is trying to control the position but Terkin postures up.
Tarasov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarasov tries to get out of the position.
Tarasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Terkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Terkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Terkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarasov's head.
Terkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Terkin on the ground.
Terkin is in close to Tarasov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vasiliy Terkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Terkin wants to control from the top but Tarasov keeps moving.
Tarasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Terkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarasov enables Terkin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarasov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Terkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Terkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terkin with a nice head shot there.
Terkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarasov has wrist control.
Terkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Terkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Terkin has Tarasov in his guard.
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Terkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terkin is trying to keep Tarasov in close.
Terkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terkin is controlling Tarasov's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarasov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Terkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tarasov missing with knees to the body.
Terkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tarasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexey Tarasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tarasov tries to sprawl but Terkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Terkin is thwarting Tarasov's attempts to control the position.
Tarasov missing with punches from the bottom.
Terkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Terkin throwing shots but Tarasov is blocking nicely.
Terkin working the head and body with strikes.
Terkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarasov defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Terkin there.
Terkin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Terkin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Terkin landing shots from mount.
Terkin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Terkin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tarasov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Terkin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terkin looking to finish Tarasov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tarasov!
Terkin with the ground and pound from mount.
Terkin breaks from Tarasov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vasiliy Terkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Terkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terkin with shots to the head and body - Tarasov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Terkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarasov working to try and regain half guard.
Alexey Tarasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Terkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Terkin!