PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alden Travis (ranked 25086 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikifor Milenov (ranked 5988 p4p, 0 weight class). Milenov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stand Proud. Nikifor Milenov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Travis
vs
Milenov

176 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

179 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alden Travis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikifor Milenov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Travis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Milenov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis throwing strikes but missing.
Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Travis stands up from Milenov's guard - Travis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Milenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travis.
A little jabbing left from Milenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Milenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis shoots in for a double leg but Milenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Milenov feints a counter leg kick.

Travis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Milenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milenov wants to stand but Travis is controlling the position.
Travis throws an elbow that misses. Milenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Travis's guard. Nice move by Milenov!

Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milenov is one step ahead there.
Travis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milenov stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.

Travis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Travis managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis looking to control.
Milenov wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position.
Travis is trying to control the position but Milenov postures up.
Travis 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.
Travis seems keen to control Milenov's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alden Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travis.
A nice side step and Milenov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milenov avoids it really well and circles away.

Travis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikifor Milenov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Travis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Travis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milenov as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Milenov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Travis has his takedown stuffed
and Milenov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milenov swivels and escapes.
Milenov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Travis looks for a takedown but Milenov sprawls well.
Milenov looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis shoots in but Milenov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Milenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt.
Travis fails with the takedown.
Milenov unleashes a big counter combination but Travis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Milenov stuffs the takedown.
Travis fails to land the takedown.
Milenov flicks out a counter leg kick but Travis steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt - Milenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milenov avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milenov circles away.
Milenov is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Travis.
Milenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alden Travis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Travis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milenov is fending him off so far but Travis persists. Nope, Milenov circles away and we're back to standing.
Milenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt
and Milenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Travis is rocked!

It looks like Alden Travis has been cut.
Travis tries for a takedown but Milenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milenov counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Travis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Milenov. No joy for Travis on that attempt.
As Travis backs off Milenov throws a huge counter combo but Travis manages to avoid it all.
Nikifor Milenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Travis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Milenov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikifor Milenov!
After the fight, Nikifor Milenov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.