PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kolesnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Romanov
vs
Kolesnikov

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Kolesnikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolesnikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Romanov tries for a kimura but Kolesnikov is defending well.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Kolesnikov struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Kolesnikov's head but Kolesnikov avoids it well.
Romanov wants to control but Kolesnikov is keeping him busy.
Kolesnikov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Romanov prevents Kolesnikov from getting the reversal.
Romanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Romanov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Kolesnikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Romanov.
Kolesnikov blocking the ground and pound.
Kolesnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kolesnikov tries to hold on but Romanov pushes him away.
Kolesnikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Romanov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Romanov thowing shots but they're missing.
Kolesnikov is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kolesnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romanov thowing shots but they're missing.
Romanov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kolesnikov wants to hold on but Romanov pushes him away.
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.
Kolesnikov is looking to improve his position but Romanov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kolesnikov because Romanov loaded up on that one.
Kolesnikov blocking the ground and pound.
Romanov looking to finish with strikes here!
Romanov misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Romanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kolesnikov fails to land the takedown.
Kolesnikov with a poor takedown

so Romanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kolesnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolesnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolesnikov controlling the position.
Romanov trying to control but Kolesnikov is working from the bottom.
Kolesnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolesnikov wants to get back to his feet but Romanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romanov leaves Kolesnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maksim Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kolesnikov.
Kolesnikov fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kolesnikov has control of Romanov's left arm, preventing Romanov from doing any damage.
Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolesnikov is looking to stand up but Romanov isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolesnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolesnikov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Romanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolesnikov has wrist control.
Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolesnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolesnikov working a defensive guard here.
Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolesnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanov looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kolesnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolesnikov, not yet.
Kolesnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanov won't allow Kolesnikov to sweep him here.
Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolesnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Romanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kolesnikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kolesnikov there.
Kolesnikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maksim Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolesnikov wants to take a breather but Romanov is having none of it.
Romanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kolesnikov throwing shots but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Romanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolesnikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kolesnikov connects with a nice short shot to Romanov's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov pushes Kolesnikov off looking to stand but Kolesnikov dives back in and keeps control.
Kolesnikov is nestled in close to Romanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kolesnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanov is trying to stand up here but Kolesnikov is controlling him well.
Kolesnikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolesnikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kolesnikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kolesnikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolesnikov working the head and body with strikes.
Kolesnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolesnikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Kolesnikov there.
Romanov is looking to escape.
Kolesnikov is pressing down on Romanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romanov is holding on for now.
Kolesnikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolesnikov slips a nice elbow through Romanov's hands, connecting with Romanov's forehead.
Kolesnikov drops an elbow to the side of Romanov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romanov won't allow Kolesnikov to pass to mount.
Kolesnikov with the ground and pound but Romanov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kolesnikov wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.
Kolesnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romanov wants to stand and escape but Kolesnikov is having none of it.
Kolesnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov prevents Romanov from getting back to his feet.
Kolesnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Kolesnikov postures up in Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov wants to stand and escape but Kolesnikov is having none of it.
Alexander Kolesnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksim Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolesnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolesnikov.
Kolesnikov throws a strike but Romanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Romanov won't allow Kolesnikov to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kolesnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Romanov!