PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miodrag Stefanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanrosch Timoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefanovic comes to the cage accompanied by check yo self. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stefanovic
vs
Timoshenko

184 cm
25
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
202 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miodrag Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kanrosch Timoshenko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic has his takedown stuffed
and Timoshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch but Timoshenko is avoiding it.
Stefanovic tries for a takedown but Timoshenko circles away easily
and Timoshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Stefanovic has managed to clinch.
Timoshenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stefanovic up against the cage.
Stefanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timoshenko walks away with a smile on his face. Stefanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Stefanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timoshenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefanovic is able to avoid easily.
Stefanovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stefanovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Timoshenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Timoshenko counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoshenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Timoshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Timoshenko.

Stefanovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timoshenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Timoshenko parries the strikes from Stefanovic easily there. Stefanovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Timoshenko to escape.
Stefanovic working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko wants to get back to his feet.
Timoshenko keeps Stefanovic under control for a moment.
Timoshenko is trying to control Stefanovic's posture but Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic taking a break here but Timoshenko is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stefanovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stefanovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stefanovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timoshenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timoshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timoshenko trying to control the position here.
Stefanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Timoshenko is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko 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.
Stefanovic postures up in Timoshenko's guard and throws a big left but Timoshenko blocks it.
Stefanovic looking to pass the guard.
Timoshenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Timoshenko is pulling down on Stefanovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stefanovic, at least for the moment.
Timoshenko keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Timoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries for a takedown but Timoshenko circles away easily
and Timoshenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanovic's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefanovic with a poor takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stefanovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Timoshenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Timoshenko moves away
and Timoshenko counters with a series of strikes. Stefanovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up
and Timoshenko counters with a left to the body.
Miodrag Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoshenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timoshenko lands a slapping body shot.
Timoshenko thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Timoshenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stefanovic in his tracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up but Timoshenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Timoshenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanovic's knee momentarily.
Timoshenko punishes Stefanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Stefanovic misses with a takedown

and Timoshenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Timoshenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Stefanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timoshenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoshenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timoshenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stefanovic jumps guard but Timoshenko stands there with Stefanovic around his waist. Stefanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timoshenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stefanovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Timoshenko gets an underhook and turns Stefanovic into the cage.
Timoshenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Timoshenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timoshenko misses with an elbow strike.

Timoshenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timoshenko throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Timoshenko counters with a straight right hand.
Timoshenko connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timoshenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefanovic should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic with a poor takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanovic's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Stefanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timoshenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Timoshenko throws a one two combo.

Timoshenko closes the distance and pushes Stefanovic back into the cage.
A short right from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko lands a right hand.
Stefanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Stefanovic is rocked!
Timoshenko scores with a shot to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timoshenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Timoshenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Timoshenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Timoshenko as the two fighters clinch.
Timoshenko scores with a shot to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Timoshenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timoshenko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stefanovic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Timoshenko is unloading with more strikes now! Stefanovic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanrosch Timoshenko!