PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Frederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko has chosen T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Frederman
vs
Cuschenko

195 cm
22
200 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

178 cm
28
192 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Frederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cuschenko checks a leg kick.
Cuschenko fails with the takedown
letting Frederman counter with a right hand.

Cuschenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cuschenko is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederman tries to roll over but Cuschenko keeps him under control.
Frederman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederman is looking for a sweep. Cuschenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cuschenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cuschenko.
Frederman keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederman wants to improve his position but Cuschenko is controlling well.
Cuschenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frederman is staying active underneath Cuschenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cuschenko.
Frederman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cuschenko is looking to take a break and control but Frederman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuschenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cuschenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frederman defending well though.
Cuschenko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Frederman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Frederman blocks nicely.
Cuschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuschenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frederman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cuschenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cuschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cuschenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuschenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frederman is trying to control the position but Cuschenko postures up.
Cuschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cuschenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cuschenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Frederman blocks nicely.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Frederman blocks nicely.
Frederman is breathing heavily.
Cuschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuschenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cuschenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frederman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frederman has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuschenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederman is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlaimir Cuschenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cuschenko fails with the takedown
and Frederman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuschenko shoots and misses
enabling Frederman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuschenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frederman counter with a right hand.
Ronald Frederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Cuschenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Vlaimir Cuschenko has been cut.
Cuschenko has his takedown stuffed
and Frederman counters with a leg kick.
Cuschenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Frederman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuschenko is breathing heavily.

Frederman pushes Cuschenko up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frederman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frederman manages to end up in side control.
Frederman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cuschenko some visible discomfort.
Cuschenko tries to bench press Frederman off him but Frederman keeps the position.
Frederman cracks Cuschenko with a big right hand but Cuschenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frederman is putting a hurting on Cuschenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cuschenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Frederman landing strikes.
Cuschenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frederman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Frederman landing a few strikes.
Frederman working the ground and pound from side control.
Cuschenko tries to bench press Frederman off him but Frederman keeps the position.
Frederman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frederman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuschenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cuschenko down.
Frederman landing strikes.

Frederman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frederman is chipping away with strikes.
Cuschenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frederman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frederman trying to control the action but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
Cuschenko is looking to reverse the position.
Frederman lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Frederman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frederman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cuschenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frederman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cuschenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Frederman wants to control but Cuschenko is keeping him busy.
Frederman lands some shots froms side control.
Ronald Frederman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Frederman crashes against the mat.
Frederman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cuschenko is trying to control Frederman's posture but Frederman avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederman landing strikes.
Frederman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frederman wants to control for a moment but Cuschenko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frederman stops Cuschenko from getting back to his feet.
Frederman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuschenko keeps working.
Frederman 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuschenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cuschenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cuschenko.
Frederman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Frederman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlaimir Cuschenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Frederman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cuschenko is out of range.
Frederman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good shot there by Cuschenko.
Vlaimir Cuschenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frederman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frederman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frederman lands a body shot.
Frederman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cuschenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frederman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuschenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Frederman counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuschenko shoots and misses

and Frederman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuschenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cuschenko is refusing to be controlled, as Frederman sits in half guard.
Frederman tries to pass to full mount but Cuschenko defends it.
Ground and pound from Frederman.
Cuschenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frederman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuschenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frederman trying to pass the guard but Cuschenko defending well.

Cuschenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frederman pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko tries to roll over but Frederman keeps him under control.
Cuschenko is staying active underneath Frederman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederman 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.
Cuschenko is refusing to be controlled, as Frederman sits in half guard.
Cuschenko tries to get to full guard but Frederman has control of the leg.
Frederman lands with a punch from half guard.
Cuschenko wants to improve his position but Frederman is controlling well.
Frederman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cuschenko is trying to stand back up but Frederman is controlling him
Cuschenko trying to hold on to Frederman's head to control him but Frederman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Frederman there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frederman in particular looking to stall.
Frederman slips a nice elbow through Cuschenko's hands, connecting with Cuschenko's forehead.
Ground and pound from Frederman.
Cuschenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frederman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frederman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frederman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frederman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frederman wants to control from the top but Cuschenko keeps moving.
Frederman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cuschenko's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cuschenko trying to hold on to Frederman's head to control him but Frederman postures up.
Frederman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frederman with good strikes from the mount here!
Cuschenko is bucking up trying to escape but Frederman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Frederman is landing with some decent strikes but Cuschenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cuschenko is squirming around, avoiding Frederman's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Frederman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Frederman.
Cuschenko is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Frederman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederman 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Frederman!