PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Kinsella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Erschov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kinsella
vs
Erschov

176 cm
20
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Kinsella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinsella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erschov wants to clinch but Kinsella slips to the side

and Kinsella counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Erschov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kinsella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erschov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan Kinsella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erschov closes the distance and clinches up with Kinsella, looking for a takedown. Erschov pushes Kinsella against the cage but Kinsella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kinsella throws a right and a left that Erschov avoids nicely.
Kinsella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erschov misses with a head kick.
Kinsella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erschov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erschov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kinsella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kinsella misses with a series of wild punches.
Kinsella swats away the attempt to clinch by Erschov.
Kinsella moves out of range as Erschov throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kinsella fails to land with a series of punches.
Kinsella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erschov circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Kinsella.
Kinsella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov wants to clinch up but Kinsella keeps it at a distance.
Kinsella lands an overhand right.
Kinsella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erschov counters with a head kick.
Kinsella misses with a few strikes there.
Erschov fails to land the takedown.
Logan Kinsella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erschov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kinsella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kinsella wants it to stay on the feet.
Erschov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erschov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kinsella misses.
Erschov dodges the punch combination from Kinsella.
Kinsella misses with a two punch combination.
Erschov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kinsella.
Erschov throws a sloppy head kick and Kinsella moves out of range easily.
Erschov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kinsella counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erschov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinsella would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kinsella is breathing heavily.
Erschov is pulling down on Kinsella's head. It's preventing any offense from Kinsella, at least for the moment.
Erschov has a closed guard, preventing Kinsella from standing up.
Kinsella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Erschov controls Kinsella momentarily but Kinsella frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexei Erschov wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erschov is defended easily by Kinsella.
Good shot there by Kinsella.
Erschov moves in looking to clinch but Kinsella pushes him off.
A left and a right from Kinsella both land. Nice combination.
Erschov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kinsella manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kinsella looks to land a combination but Erschov avoids it well.
Kinsella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erschov tries to clinch up but Kinsella circles away and keeps his distance.
Erschov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kinsella tries to sprawl out of it but Erschov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kinsella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinsella fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Erschov with that takedown attempt.
Erschov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kinsella.
Kinsella misses with a double jab.
Erschov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kinsella as he avoids it easily.
Kinsella leaves Erschov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erschov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kinsella misses with a series of wild punches.
Erschov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Erschov gets a clinch.
Kinsella keeps control of Erschov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erschov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erschov can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Erschov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kinsella scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erschov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erschov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kinsella sprawls well. He's pushed Erschov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Kinsella.
Kinsella throws a nice looking combination but Erschov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kinsella looks to land a combination but Erschov avoids it well.
Alexei Erschov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinsella misses with a double jab.
Erschov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erschov shoots in but Kinsella avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kinsella stuffs the takedown.
Logan Kinsella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Kinsella misses with a few strikes there.
Kinsella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kinsella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erschov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Logan Kinsella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kinsella keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kinsella swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov tries to clinch there but Kinsella circles away.
Erschov looks to land a combination but Kinsella avoids it well.

Erschov instigates a clinch.
Erschov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kinsella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erschov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kinsella wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erschov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Erschov.
Kinsella is trying to break free.
Erschov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kinsella after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is trying to break the clinch but Kinsella is controlling him.
Erschov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kinsella's face.
Erschov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kinsella fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erschov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinsella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erschov tries for a takedown but Kinsella sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erschov wants to clinch.
Kinsella throws a combination. Erschov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Erschov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kinsella tries to sprawl out of it but Erschov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kinsella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Erschov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinsella swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kinsella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erschov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erschov dodges the punch combination from Kinsella.
Erschov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kinsella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kinsella misses with the combination.
Logan Kinsella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinsella looks to land a combination but Erschov avoids it well.
Erschov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erschov is looking to clinch.
Erschov tries to clinch but Kinsella is having none of it.
Erschov tries to clinch but Kinsella is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kinsella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erschov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erschov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kinsella.
Erschov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinsella scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kinsella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erschov.
Kinsella keeps the fight on the outside.
Erschov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kinsella manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erschov wants to clinch.
Kinsella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Erschov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Erschov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erschov shoots in for a takedown but Kinsella shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kinsella throws a right and a left that Erschov avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Erschov misses its intended target.
Erschov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinsella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erschov shoots in and drives through. Kinsella sprawls well.
Erschov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kinsella looks to land a combination but Erschov avoids it well.
Erschov looks for a takedown but Kinsella sprawls well.
Logan Kinsella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Erschov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters circling a little - Erschov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erschov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erschov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinsella swivels and escapes.
Erschov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Kinsella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kinsella looks to land a combination. Erschov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kinsella tries to bum rush Erschov with a series of wild strikes but Erschov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinsella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsella throws a right and a left that Erschov avoids nicely.
Kinsella tries to bum rush Erschov with a series of wild strikes but Erschov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erschov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kinsella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinsella throws a series of punches but Erschov moves out of range.
Erschov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kinsella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erschov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kinsella tries to bum rush Erschov with a series of wild strikes but Erschov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinsella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kinsella leaves Erschov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kinsella looks to land a combination. Erschov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Erschov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Erschov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinsella.
Erschov shoots in but Kinsella avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erschov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Kinsella. No joy for Erschov on that attempt.
Kinsella misses with a series of wild punches.
Kinsella looks to land a combination but Erschov avoids it well.

Erschov has closed the distance and engaged Kinsella in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinsella.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Erschov.
Erschov is trying to pull guard but Kinsella has him pressed against the cage.
Erschov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kinsella blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erschov is looking for a takedown.
Erschov tries to pull guard but Kinsella holds him up against the cage and eventually Erschov drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kinsella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kinsella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erschov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kinsella sprawls well. He's pushed Erschov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kinsella misses with a two punch combination.
Erschov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kinsella tries to sprawl out of it but Erschov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kinsella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Erschov dodges the punch combination from Kinsella.

Erschov drives through and clinches with Kinsella against the cage.
Kinsella avoiding damage as Erschov throws knees to the body.
Kinsella has Erschov pressed against the cage, preventing Erschov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erschov trying to stall but Kinsella improves his position.
Kinsella dodges an elbow strike from Erschov.
Kinsella wants to get back to striking at distance but Erschov won't allow it.
Erschov is trying to break free.
Erschov is working for takedown but Kinsella is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erschov tries a body shot but Kinsella blocks it.
Logan Kinsella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erschov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kinsella's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erschov jumps guard but Kinsella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexei Erschov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erschov throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Erschov.
I've got Erschov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Erschov!