PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gena Krocodil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Gena Krocodil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Krocodil
vs
Romanov

224 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

208 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gena Krocodil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krocodil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romanov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Krocodil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolay Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krocodil stalks Romanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romanov's face. Romanov staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Nikolay Romanov has been cut.
Krocodil lands with a nice combination. Romanov backs away looking to recover.
Romanov misses with a combination

and Krocodil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Krocodil successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Krocodil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krocodil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Krocodil's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krocodil pulls Romanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Romanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Romanov trying to control but Krocodil is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krocodil trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Krocodil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Krocodil manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krocodil 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.

Krocodil get's back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krocodil pulls guard successfully.
Krocodil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krocodil tries to strike from the bottom.
Krocodil has control of Romanov's left arm, preventing Romanov from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Krocodil keeps moving.
Krocodil tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krocodil is on top in guard.
Krocodil slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krocodil forces his way into half guard.
Krocodil not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krocodil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gena Krocodil wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krocodil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krocodil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krocodil just leaning against Romanov, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Krocodil has double underhooks.
Krocodil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gena Krocodil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Romanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krocodil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Krocodil gets a clinch.
Romanov stops a takedown attempt from Krocodil.
Krocodil wants to take the fight to the mat but Romanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gena Krocodil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov has Krocodil pressed against the cage, preventing Krocodil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Krocodil drags the fight down to the ground.

Krocodil looking for a guillotine here but Romanov defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krocodil holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Krocodil pushes Romanov off and gets back to his feet.
Krocodil leaves Romanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Krocodil darts in and clinches Romanov up against the cage.
Romanov stops a takedown attempt from Krocodil.
Krocodil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krocodil jumps guard and drags Romanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Krocodil keeps moving.

Krocodil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanov trying to control but Krocodil is working from the bottom.
Gena Krocodil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikolay Romanov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Krocodil shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krocodil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krocodil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romanov under the eye.
Gena Krocodil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krocodil lands a nice hook to Romanov's body. Romanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Krocodil circles away.

Krocodil moves into the clinch.

Krocodil lands a takedown into guard.
Krocodil trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Krocodil postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romanov is working an open guard so Krocodil takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Romanov throws a combination that misses

and Krocodil counters by moving into the clinch.
Krocodil wants to take the fight to the mat but Romanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Romanov jumps guard and drags Krocodil to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krocodil controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romanov trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Krocodil gets to his feet. Romanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gena Krocodil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Romanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Krocodil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krocodil shoots in looking for a takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl out of it but Krocodil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krocodil misses with a head kick.
Krocodil throws a leg kick but Romanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romanov jabs Krocodil right on the nose. Krocodil blinks but takes it well.
Krocodil throws a head kick that misses.

Krocodil clinches up against the cage.
Krocodil missing with knees to the body.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Krocodil forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krocodil pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krocodil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krocodil wants to break free but Romanov has control.
Romanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krocodil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gena Krocodil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Romanov.
Krocodil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krocodil misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romanov.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Krocodil avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krocodil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanov but Romanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krocodil walks into a left hand.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Krocodil circles away.
Romanov is looking to clinch.
Krocodil closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Krocodil pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Krocodil avoids nicely.
Romanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krocodil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krocodil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krocodil shoots in looking for a takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl out of it but Krocodil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Krocodil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Krocodil moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Krocodil won't allow it.

Krocodil manages to break the clinch.
Romanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Krocodil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Romanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krocodil can't fight it off and eventually Romanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Krocodil looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krocodil wants to improve his position but instead Romanov has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov blocks the strikes from Krocodil.
Krocodil gets back to full guard.
Romanov looking to sit in guard and control but Krocodil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov controls Krocodil momentarily but Krocodil frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Romanov.
Well Krocodil 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gena Krocodil!