PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Trestanon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Zhuravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuravlev has chosen Aria - Volja i Razum as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Trestanon
vs
Zhuravlev

178 cm
25
171 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

162 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Trestanon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kostya Zhuravlev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuravlev misses with a takedown attempt
and Trestanon counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhuravlev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trestanon counters with a head kick.
Trestanon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhuravlev throws a right hand that Trestanon ducks under and follows up with a left that Trestanon also avoids with ease.
Zhuravlev dives in and grabs Trestanon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trestanon pushes down on Zhuravlev's head and hops out.
Miguel Trestanon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Zhuravlev.
Jab from Trestanon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trestanon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhuravlev shoots in and drives through. Trestanon sprawls well.
Trestanon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trestanon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhuravlev shoots in but Trestanon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trestanon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trestanon throws a right hand that Zhuravlev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhuravlev also avoids with ease.
Miguel Trestanon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trestanon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kostya Zhuravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhuravlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhuravlev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Trestanon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zhuravlev.

Zhuravlev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trestanon on his heels. He'll look to pass Trestanon's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zhuravlev preventing the sweep.
Zhuravlev is looking to work some ground and pound but Trestanon has wrist control.
Zhuravlev wants to control from the top but Trestanon keeps moving.
Trestanon pulls Zhuravlev in close to prevent any damage.
Trestanon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trestanon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhuravlev is controlling him.
Zhuravlev tries to free his leg and advance position but Trestanon is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhuravlev misses with a leg kick.
Trestanon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhuravlev backs up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Trestanon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zhuravlev shoots in but Trestanon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhuravlev dodges the punch combination from Trestanon.
Trestanon throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Zhuravlev with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trestanon closes the distance and clinches.
Zhuravlev is trying to pull guard but Trestanon turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Trestanon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhuravlev jumps guard but Trestanon turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Trestanon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhuravlev backwards.
Zhuravlev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhuravlev tries to pull guard but Trestanon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Zhuravlev drops back down to his feet.
Trestanon lands a damaging elbow.

Trestanon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhuravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trestanon manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhuravlev. Trestanon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhuravlev shoots for a takedown but Trestanon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhuravlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhuravlev looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trestanon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhuravlev shoots in and drives through. Trestanon sprawls well.
Zhuravlev has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trestanon lands a head kick!
Zhuravlev doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Trestanon counters by moving into the clinch.

Trestanon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhuravlev dodges the punch combination from Trestanon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trestanon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhuravlev in his tracks.
Trestanon dips to his left and cracks Zhuravlev with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Trestanon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Trestanon. No joy for Zhuravlev on that attempt.
Zhuravlev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trestanon avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhuravlev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trestanon as he avoids it easily.
Miguel Trestanon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Zhuravlev.
Trestanon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Trestanon clinches with his opponent.

Zhuravlev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trestanon uses from the top position.
Trestanon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Zhuravlev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trestanon is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuravlev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trestanon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trestanon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Miguel Trestanon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Trestanon throws out a powerful jab.
Zhuravlev misses with a double jab.
Zhuravlev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trestanon sprawls well. Trestanon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhuravlev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhuravlev shoots in looking for a takedown. Trestanon tries to sprawl out of it but Zhuravlev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Trestanon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trestanon moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhuravlev jumps guard but Trestanon turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Trestanon is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhuravlev gets an underhook and turns Trestanon into the ropes.
Zhuravlev is trying to pull guard but Trestanon has him pressed against the ropes.
Trestanon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhuravlev jumps guard but Trestanon turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Zhuravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trestanon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhuravlev's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Trestanon works on Zhuravlev's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhuravlev is breathing heavily.
Trestanon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhuravlev's face.
Zhuravlev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trestanon lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trestanon just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Zhuravlev tries to break free but Trestanon pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Trestanon.

Trestanon breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Trestanon both land. Nice combination.
Trestanon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostya Zhuravlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhuravlev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trestanon avoids it really well and circles away.
Trestanon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhuravlev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trestanon throws a head kick that misses.
Trestanon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trestanon stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trestanon forces Zhuravlev back against the ropes and clinches.

Trestanon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhuravlev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhuravlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trestanon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhuravlev momentarily.

Trestanon clinches with his opponent.
Zhuravlev tries to pull guard but Trestanon forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

Trestanon manages to break the clinch.
Trestanon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Trestanon gets caught flat footed, as Zhuravlev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhuravlev stopping the sweep attempt from Trestanon.
Trestanon is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Trestanon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zhuravlev tries for a takedown but Trestanon circles away easily
and Trestanon counters with an outside leg kick.
Trestanon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhuravlev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trestanon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhuravlev somewhat.

Trestanon clinches.
Zhuravlev wants a takedown.
Miguel Trestanon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Zhuravlev.
Trestanon has Zhuravlev pushed against the ropes.

Trestanon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trestanon - that will leave a mark!
No joy there for Trestanon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhuravlev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trestanon can pounce on him.
Zhuravlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trestanon lands with a straight right. Zhuravlev didn't see that one coming.
Zhuravlev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trestanon is fending him off so far but Zhuravlev persists. Nope, Trestanon circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhuravlev walks into a straight right hand from Trestanon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trestanon.
Trestanon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhuravlev.
Trestanon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhuravlev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trestanon.
Zhuravlev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhuravlev shoots for a takedown but Trestanon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trestanon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trestanon cracks a nice hook into Zhuravlev's ribs.
Zhuravlev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Trestanon has Zhuravlev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zhuravlev takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trestanon with a knee to the head.
Trestanon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Zhuravlev is rocked!
Zhuravlev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trestanon smiles and moves away.

Trestanon closes the distance and pushes Zhuravlev back into the ropes.

Trestanon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trestanon lands a high kick!
Zhuravlev is still on wobbly legs! Can Trestanon finish him?
Trestanon connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhuravlev seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhuravlev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trestanon throws a sloppy body shot

and Zhuravlev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zhuravlev.
Trestanon wants to get back to his feet but Zhuravlev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trestanon has momentary wrist control but Zhuravlev slips an elbow through the middle.
Zhuravlev won't allow Trestanon to sweep him here.

Zhuravlev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trestanon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trestanon has escaped and now he's on top!
Zhuravlev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kostya Zhuravlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zhuravlev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trestanon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trestanon!

Zhuravlev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trestanon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trestanon!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trestanon trying to control but Zhuravlev is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Trestanon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trestanon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Miguel Trestanon!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Miguel Trestanon!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Miguel Trestanon!

Miguel Trestanon wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Miguel Trestanon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.