PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romain Gastineau (ranked 4765 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Gastineau (ranked 4774 p4p, 339 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gastineau
vs
Gastineau

185 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romain Gastineau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laurent Gastineau!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurent Gastineau swats away the attempt to clinch by Romain Gastineau.
Despite the aggression on Laurent Gastineau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laurent Gastineau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laurent Gastineau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romain Gastineau but Romain Gastineau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romain Gastineau slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurent Gastineau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romain Gastineau throws a sloppy head kick and Laurent Gastineau moves out of range easily.
Laurent Gastineau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romain Gastineau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurent Gastineau avoids the body shot from Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau throws a body punch but Laurent Gastineau moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Romain Gastineau.

Laurent Gastineau has managed to clinch.

Laurent Gastineau manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau swings for the body but Laurent Gastineau moves out of range.
Laurent Gastineau shoots for a double leg takedown but Romain Gastineau sprawls well. He's pushed Laurent Gastineau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romain Gastineau swivels and escapes.
Romain Gastineau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurent Gastineau feints the counter takedown.
Romain Gastineau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romain Gastineau misses the shot to the body.
Laurent Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romain Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laurent Gastineau wants it to stay on the feet.
Laurent Gastineau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Laurent Gastineau has Romain Gastineau up against the cage in a clinch.
Laurent Gastineau can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to drag Romain Gastineau to the mat but Romain Gastineau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Laurent Gastineau.

Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Laurent Gastineau rushes Romain Gastineau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romain Gastineau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romain Gastineau to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurent Gastineau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romain Gastineau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laurent Gastineau looks winded!

Romain Gastineau forces Laurent Gastineau back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romain Gastineau is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau tries to land knees in the clinch but Laurent Gastineau avoids the damage to the body.
Romain Gastineau is working for takedown but Laurent Gastineau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laurent Gastineau keeps control of Romain Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romain Gastineau just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurent Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romain Gastineau.
Nice sprawl there from Laurent Gastineau as Romain Gastineau shoots in.
Romain Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurent Gastineau swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Romain Gastineau. No joy for Laurent Gastineau on that attempt.
Romain Gastineau is looking for a counter combo.
Laurent Gastineau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romain Gastineau is fending him off so far but Laurent Gastineau persists. Nope, Romain Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.
Romain Gastineau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romain Gastineau or perhaps it was just good defense by Laurent Gastineau, which made it look bad.
Romain Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau tries for a takedown but Romain Gastineau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romain Gastineau tries for a takedown but Laurent Gastineau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laurent Gastineau dives in for a single leg takedown but Romain Gastineau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Laurent Gastineau.
A head kick misses from Laurent Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Laurent Gastineau misses with a head kick.
Romain Gastineau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romain Gastineau misses with a low kick as Laurent Gastineau jumps back.
Laurent Gastineau throws a head kick that half lands.
Romain Gastineau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laurent Gastineau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romain Gastineau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laurent Gastineau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to pull guard but Romain Gastineau has him pressed against the cage.
Romain Gastineau looking to throw knees to the head but Laurent Gastineau is blocking nicely.
Romain Gastineau blocks the elbow strike.
Romain Gastineau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurent Gastineau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romain Gastineau's efforts to push away.
Romain Gastineau gets underhooks to prevent Laurent Gastineau's takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau has a couple of punches blocked by Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau avoiding damage as Laurent Gastineau throws knees to the body.
Laurent Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romain Gastineau walks away with a smile on his face. Laurent Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.

Romain Gastineau darts in and clinches Laurent Gastineau up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romain Gastineau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Laurent Gastineau pulls guard effortlessly.
Romain Gastineau trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent Gastineau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Laurent Gastineau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romain Gastineau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laurent Gastineau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent Gastineau is breathing heavily.

Romain Gastineau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laurent Gastineau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romain Gastineau controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romain Gastineau advances to full mount.
Laurent Gastineau tries to hold on but Romain Gastineau pushes him away.
Romain Gastineau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romain Gastineau wants to control the pace but Laurent Gastineau is squirming around nicely.
Laurent Gastineau wants to control but Romain Gastineau is having none of it.
Laurent Gastineau is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romain Gastineau content just to control the position here.
Romain Gastineau tries to control but Laurent Gastineau wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romain Gastineau prevents Laurent Gastineau from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Romain Gastineau shoots in looking for a takedown but Laurent Gastineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romain Gastineau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Romain Gastineau drives through with a takedown into Laurent Gastineau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romain Gastineau distracts Laurent Gastineau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laurent Gastineau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romain Gastineau is fighting to break Laurent Gastineau's control of his arms but Laurent Gastineau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romain Gastineau postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romain Gastineau controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laurent Gastineau thuds a left hand into Romain Gastineau's body.
Laurent Gastineau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romain Gastineau throws a head kick that misses
and Laurent Gastineau counters with an inside leg kick.
Laurent Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Romain Gastineau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laurent Gastineau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurent Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau fails to land the takedown.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.

Romain Gastineau gets a clinch.
Laurent Gastineau tries to break free but Romain Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Laurent Gastineau is looking for a takedown.
Romain Gastineau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romain Gastineau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laurent Gastineau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romain Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romain Gastineau shoots in and drives through. Laurent Gastineau sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romain Gastineau misses with a knee to the head.
Romain Gastineau is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurent Gastineau has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romain Gastineau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romain Gastineau tries to break free but Laurent Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Laurent Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romain Gastineau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau keeps control of Romain Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Romain Gastineau jumps guard.
Laurent Gastineau wants to control from the top but Romain Gastineau keeps moving.
Laurent Gastineau won't allow Romain Gastineau to sweep him here.
Romain Gastineau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Romain Gastineau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laurent Gastineau has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romain Gastineau is stalling here. Laurent Gastineau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Romain Gastineau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laurent Gastineau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Romain Gastineau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laurent Gastineau connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laurent Gastineau working away.

Laurent Gastineau decides to stand back up.
Romain Gastineau has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romain Gastineau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romain Gastineau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!

Romain Gastineau wins by unanimous decision!