PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Risner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov has chosen Down by Law - by Madball as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Risner
vs
Mironov

210 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
289 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robby Risner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risner tries for a takedown but Mironov circles away easily

and Mironov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Risner!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mironov misses with the ground and pound.
Risner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Risner is trying to buck Mironov off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risner is not content to let Mironov control the position.
Mironov prevents Risner from escaping the position.
Risner parries the strikes from Mironov easily there. Mironov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Risner to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risner defending against the ground and pound.
Mironov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Risner to see if he's OK.
Mironov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Risner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mironov trying to control the action but Risner is working from the bottom.
Mironov wants to control for a moment but Risner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Risner wants to control but Mironov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risner won't allow Mironov to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mironov stops Risner from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Risner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Risner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mironov jumps into side control!
Risner wants to control but Mironov postures up.
Mironov working the ground and pound but Risner is defending the strikes.
Mironov controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov trying to control the action but Risner is working from the bottom.
Risner is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Risner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mironov.
You can see the frustration on Risner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Risner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mironov landing a few strikes.
Risner manages to get back to half guard.
Mironov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov slows the pace down in half guard.
Risner trying to control here.
Mironov wants to pass the guard but Risner is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risner trying to control but Mironov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Mironov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Risner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Risner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mironov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Risner won't allow Mironov to sweep him here.
Mironov keeps trying to improve his position.
Risner postures up in Mironov's guard and throws a big left but Mironov blocks it.
Risner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mironov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risner wanted to stand there but Mironov had control of the position.
Mironov keeping moving, preventing Risner from controlling successfully.
Sergei Mironov has got the better of the ground game so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Robby Risner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Risner goes for a double leg but Mironov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mironov continues to drive forward.
Mironov lands a hook that snaps the head of Risner backwards.
Risner tries to score a body lock takedown but Mironov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Risner tries a body shot but Mironov blocks it.
Risner tries to pull guard but Mironov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robby Risner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mironov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Risner misses with a takedown

and Mironov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Risner!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mironov.
Risner regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mironov works his way into full mount!
Mironov scoring with strikes but Risner is staying in there.
Risner tries to hold on but Mironov postures up.
Mironov looking to control but Risner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mironov prevents Risner from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Risner wants to control from the top but Mironov keeps moving.
Mironov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mironov, not yet.
Mironov trying to keep a closed guard but Risner is proving a slippery customer.
Mironov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Risner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mironov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Risner passes into half guard.
Mironov is looking to get back to full guard here but Risner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Risner wants to stand but Mironov is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mironov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Risner wants to control but Mironov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergei Mironov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Risner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Risner shoots in for a takedown but Mironov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergei Mironov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mironov feints and then cracks Risner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Risner down.
Mironov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Risner under the eye.
Risner closes the distance and clinches up with Mironov, looking for a takedown. Risner pushes Mironov against the cage but Mironov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Risner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robby Risner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mironov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mironov jabs Risner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Risner throws a shot from downtown. Mironov moves away and avoids it.
Risner misses with a takedown

and Mironov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risner controls Mironov momentarily but Mironov frees himself.
Risner keeping full guard, as Mironov tries to pass.
Risner keeping moving, preventing Mironov from controlling successfully.
Risner looking to control but Mironov passes into half guard.
Mironov is pressing down on Risner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Risner is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risner is trying to stand up here but Mironov is controlling him well.
Risner has a hand on Mironov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mironov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Risner is trying desperately to improve position.
Mironov controlling the pace for now.
Risner is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov tries to control but Risner wriggling away.
Risner tries to reverse the position but Mironov maintains control.
Mironov looking to control but Risner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Risner is looking to improve his position but Mironov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mironov controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mironov avoids the attempt from Risner to control.
Risner is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risner tries to lock up and control but Mironov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robby Risner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mironov controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Mironov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mironov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Mironov!
Our winner, Sergei Mironov, 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.