PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurinov comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Dan Gerous has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boris Yurinov's chin.

Yurinov
vs
Gerous

188 cm
27
189 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
36
202 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER
Takeover

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yurinov as he jumps to the side.
Yurinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gerous misses with a combination
and Yurinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan Gerous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yurinov. Gerous shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yurinov.
Yurinov cracks the inside of Gerous's front leg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gerous.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerous throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good leg kick by Yurinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gerous's calf.
A head kick from Yurinov lands but Gerous takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Gerous. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yurinov.
Gerous throws a series of strikes that have Yurinov backpedaling.

It looks like Boris Yurinov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yurinov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gerous looks winded!
Gerous sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Yurinov tenderised Gerous's leg. Gerous is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Yurinov.
Gerous is looking to clinch.

Gerous drives through with a takedown into Yurinov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yurinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerous looking to pass the guard.
Yurinov is trying to control the position but Gerous postures up.
Yurinov keeping moving, preventing Gerous from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gerous fails to land with a series of punches.
Yurinov pushes Gerous away with a front kick.
Gerous swinging wildly here.
Gerous needs to keep his hands up - Yurinov had a free shot at his head there.
Yurinov thumps Gerous with a low kick.
Gerous misses with a double jab
and Yurinov counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov lands a right hook to the body.
Gerous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurinov throws a head kick that Gerous semi-blocks.
Yurinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerous walks into a stiff left hand from Yurinov.
Yurinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurinov slips a jab and a cross from Gerous.
Yurinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerous takes one to the chin there.
Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yurinov counters with a low kick, right behind Gerous 's knee.
Yurinov lands a high kick!
Yurinov lands with a cross.
Gerous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerous takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gerous misses with a double jab
and Yurinov counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a head kick but Gerous moves out of range.
Yurinov throws a leg kick which misses Gerous's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerous tries to avoid it.
Yurinov lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Yurinov lands but Gerous takes it in his stride.
Yurinov throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
Yurinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerous moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerous has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yurinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Gerous misses with a leg kick
and Yurinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yurinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Yurinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yurinov blocks a leg kick.
Yurinov catches Gerous with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yurinov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerous has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerous and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Yurinov.
Yurinov loads up on a big right hand but Gerous slips the punch.
Yurinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gerous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yurinov lands a high kick!
Gerous checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yurinov.
Gerous throws a sloppy body shot
and Yurinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yurinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerous throws a right hand that Yurinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Yurinov also avoids with ease.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Yurinov moves out of range.
Gerous is breathing heavily.
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous misses with the combination.
Gerous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yurinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerous scrambles back to his feet.
Gerous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Yurinov as Gerous shoots in.
Yurinov moves out of range as Gerous throws a body kick.
Gerous takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yurinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yurinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Yurinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Gerous with that takedown attempt.
Boris Yurinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gerous.
Yurinov tests Gerous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Yurinov.
Gerous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yurinov can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurinov jabs Gerous to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yurinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yurinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerous can do to turn this around?
Yurinov lands a jab.
Gerous scores with a one two! Yurinov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yurinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yurinov.
Dan Gerous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yurinov throws a low kick but Gerous moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Yurinov.
Yurinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerous.
Yurinov lunges at Gerous with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gerous's hand.
Yurinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gerous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Gerous scores with a takedown into Yurinov's guard.
Yurinov trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is pushing down on Yurinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yurinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerous has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yurinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerous's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Yurinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gerous is covering up but some of the strikes from Yurinov are getting through and doing damage.
Gerous turns into Yurinov and is now in his guard.
Yurinov is looking to stand up but Gerous isn't so interested in that idea.
Gerous with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yurinov trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov wants to stand and escape but Gerous is having none of it.
Yurinov is pulling down on Gerous's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerous, at least for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerous preventing the sweep.
Gerous trying to control but Yurinov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yurinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gerous!
Gerous tries to reverse the position but Yurinov maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yurinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Yurinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yurinov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gerous's head.
Gerous misses with an uppercut. Yurinov saw that one coming.
Yurinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gerous has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yurinov, right into the meat.
Yurinov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gerous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Yurinov lands but Gerous takes it in his stride.
Gerous's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yurinov throws a leg kick but Gerous checks it.
Gerous misses with the combination.
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!
Gerous misses with a double jab.
Yurinov is looking to chop away at Gerous's legs.
Gerous misses with a double jab.
Gerous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yurinov can pounce on him.
Jab from Yurinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yurinov dodges the punch combination from Gerous.
Boris Yurinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gerous has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yurinov counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yurinov lands a jab to Gerous's midsection.
Yurinov feints and then cracks Gerous's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerous down.
Gerous takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerous tries to bum rush Yurinov with a series of wild strikes but Yurinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yurinov scores with a nice head shot.
Yurinov scores with a leg kick.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Yurinov moves out of range.
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yurinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yurinov - that will leave a mark!
Nice cross by Yurinov.
Gerous has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a head kick but Gerous moves out of range.
Yurinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yurinov thuds a left hand into Gerous's body.
Gerous fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yurinov.
Yurinov connects with a right hand. Gerous shakes it off.
Good exchange - Yurinov coming out on top.
Gerous throws a nice looking combination but Yurinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yurinov, right into the meat.
Gerous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yurinov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yurinov jabs Gerous to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yurinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gerous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yurinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a head kick that Gerous semi-blocks.
Boris Yurinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Yurinov moves out of range.
Gerous misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Yurinov. That snapped Gerous's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Yurinov moves out of range.
Yurinov lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerous tries a low kick but Yurinov avoids it.
Gerous takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gerous wants to clinch.
Gerous fails to land with a series of punches.
Yurinov scores with a jab to the head.
Yurinov thumps Gerous with a low kick.
Nice shot by Yurinov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yurinov sizes up Gerous with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerous on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yurinov throws a solid leg kick but Gerous takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yurinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yurinov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Yurinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerous.

Gerous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yurinov gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurinov wants to get back to full guard.
Gerous stops Yurinov from getting back to his feet.

Gerous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yurinov is just riding it out for now. Gerous eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov is trying to stand up here but Gerous is controlling him well.
Gerous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gerous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yurinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerous stops Yurinov from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov wants to get back to full guard.

Yurinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerous.
Gerous trying to pass the guard but Yurinov defending well.
Yurinov keeping control of the position.
Gerous wants to take a breather but Yurinov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gerous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yurinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gerous is looking to take a break and control but Yurinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerous stops Yurinov from getting back to his feet.
Gerous is looking to advance position but Yurinov won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yurinov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Gerous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gerous looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yurinov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Gerous dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Boris Yurinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yurinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gerous's knee momentarily.
Yurinov lands a head kick. Gerous smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Gerous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yurinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerous has a takedown stuffed.
Yurinov throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerous.
Sloppy strikes there by Gerous.
Yurinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yurinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gerous is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gerous looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yurinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerous's back!

Yurinov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gerous covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yurinov looking to break Gerous's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gerous remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yurinov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yurinov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yurinov.
Gerous prevents Yurinov from getting a body triangle.
Yurinov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gerous is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boris Yurinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov is riding his opponent, not letting Gerous buck him off.
Gerous looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yurinov.
Yurinov is not going to allow Gerous to sit and survive in this position.
Dan Gerous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gerous prevents Yurinov from getting a body triangle.
Gerous is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurinov is controlling the position but Gerous somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Yurinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Yurinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yurinov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yurinov!
Our winner, Boris Yurinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.