PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tuning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Komissarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tuning
vs
Komissarov

180 cm
23
235 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

194 cm
22
245 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tuning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Komissarov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komissarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tuning misses with the combination.
Tuning misses with a series of wild punches.
Komissarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Komissarov looks winded!
Tuning misses with a hook

and Komissarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tuning is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komissarov is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Komissarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Komissarov wants to control from the top but Tuning keeps moving.
Tuning is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komissarov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komissarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Komissarov trying to control but Tuning is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrei Komissarov.
Tuning misses with the combination.
Tuning connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Komissarov momentarily.
A combination from Tuning does no damage.
Tuning stuffs the takedown attempt from Komissarov. Komissarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuning throws a combination. Komissarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuning loads up on a big right hand but Komissarov slips the punch.
Tuning swinging wildly here.
Komissarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komissarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Komissarov somewhat.
Tuning throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Komissarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuning trying to keep a closed guard but Komissarov is proving a slippery customer.
Tuning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komissarov wants to control from the top but Tuning keeps moving.
Tuning looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuning, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tuning misses with a two punch combination.
Komissarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuning.
Tuning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tuning takes a swing at Komissarov's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Komissarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tuning will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuning misses with a wild body shot.
Komissarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuning sprawls well. Tuning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Komissarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tauno Tuning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Komissarov.
Tuning throws a series of punches but Komissarov avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komissarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuning throws a right hand that Komissarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Komissarov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Tuning dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tuning throws a series of punches but Komissarov moves out of range.
Tuning misses with a wild combination.
Tuning thuds a left hand into Komissarov's body.
Tuning throws a series of strikes that have Komissarov backpedaling.
Tuning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Komissarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuning.
Tuning throws a series of punches but Komissarov avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komissarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Komissarov slips under a jab.
Tuning misses with a double jab.
Tauno Tuning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuning fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuning looks to land a combination but Komissarov avoids it well.
Komissarov dodges the punch combination from Tuning.

Komissarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Komissarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Tuning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Komissarov on the ground.
Tuning is trying to stand.
Komissarov passes to full mount!

Komissarov wants to finish this one by submission but Tuning is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Komissarov.
Andrei Komissarov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuning stops Komissarov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tuning tries to hold on but Komissarov postures up.
Tuning is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komissarov works his way to his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuning trying to control the hands but Komissarov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tuning showing good submission defense here.
Komissarov not allowing Tuning to control his hands.

Komissarov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuning looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Tuning is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Komissarov gets his way!

Komissarov working for the choke.
Tuning looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Komissarov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tuning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tuning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Komissarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Komissarov.

Komissarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Komissarov drops back looking for a leg! Tuning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tuning manages to kick Komissarov off! Komissarov jumps back into Tuning's guard.
Tuning keeping moving, preventing Komissarov from controlling successfully.
Komissarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuning is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komissarov stops Tuning from standing up.
Komissarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Komissarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Komissarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Komissarov trying to control but Tuning is working from the bottom.
Komissarov stops Tuning from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuning keeping moving, preventing Komissarov from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrei Komissarov.
Komissarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuning sprawls well. He's pushed Komissarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tuning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Komissarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuning. Komissarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuning misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tuning. Those never looked like landing.
Tuning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Komissarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuning as he avoids it easily.
Komissarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tauno Tuning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Komissarov.
Komissarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tuning misses with a few strikes there.
Komissarov takes one to the chin there.
Tuning throws a series of punches but Komissarov moves out of range.
Tauno Tuning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Komissarov.
Tuning slaps away a takedown attempt from Komissarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tauno Tuning is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuning's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tuning duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuning throws a right and a left that Komissarov avoids nicely.
Komissarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuning sprawls well. Tuning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Komissarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuning swinging wildly here.

Komissarov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Komissarov is in Tuning's guard.
Tuning pulls Komissarov in close to prevent any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komissarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Komissarov.
I think Komissarov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!