PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between malte rosenkvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). malte rosenkvist has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

rosenkvist
vs
Tjitsteuvfehl

197 cm
19
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, malte rosenkvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rosenkvist is looking to land body kicks.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nice looking jab.
rosenkvist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
rosenkvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tjitsteuvfehl but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off and we're back to square one.

rosenkvist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position from guard on top but rosenkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tjitsteuvfehl drops back looking for a leg! rosenkvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and rosenkvist manages to kick Tjitsteuvfehl off! Tjitsteuvfehl jumps back into rosenkvist's guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
rosenkvist is looking to stand up but Tjitsteuvfehl isn't so interested in that idea.
Tjitsteuvfehl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but rosenkvist is working from the bottom.
rosenkvist looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
rosenkvist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl is in close to rosenkvist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to work some ground and pound but rosenkvist has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rosenkvist throws a nice looking combination but Tjitsteuvfehl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in rosenkvist's guard.

Tjitsteuvfehl drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but rosenkvist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tjitsteuvfehl has rosenkvist in his guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping moving, preventing rosenkvist from controlling successfully.
rosenkvist really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
rosenkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping moving, preventing rosenkvist from controlling successfully.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
rosenkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tjitsteuvfehl swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
rosenkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Tjitsteuvfehl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tjitsteuvfehl has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes rosenkvist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
rosenkvist moves in looking to clinch but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a right hand that rosenkvist ducks under and follows up with a left that rosenkvist also avoids with ease.
Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice cross.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tjitsteuvfehl misses with an uppercut. rosenkvist saw that one coming.
rosenkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand.

rosenkvist moves into the clinch successfully.
rosenkvist tries for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl manages to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for malte rosenkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rosenkvist gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. rosenkvist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
rosenkvist is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down looking for an ankle pick but rosenkvist pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rosenkvist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
rosenkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a straight right.
rosenkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tjitsteuvfehl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nice looking jab.
rosenkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a single leg into guard. rosenkvist didn't expect that.

rosenkvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tjitsteuvfehl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws and elbow that misses. rosenkvist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard. Nice move by rosenkvist!
rosenkvist postures up in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard and throws a big left but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it.
rosenkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Tjitsteuvfehl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl pulls rosenkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a closed guard, preventing rosenkvist from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist is looking to advance position but Tjitsteuvfehl has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tjitsteuvfehl landing strikes from the mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
rosenkvist tries to lock up and control but Tjitsteuvfehl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tjitsteuvfehl is landing with some decent strikes but rosenkvist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist wants to control but Tjitsteuvfehl is having none of it.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a big elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl won't let rosenkvist get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tjitsteuvfehl is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. rosenkvist can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Tjitsteuvfehl goes for an armbar but rosenkvist turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from rosenkvist.
rosenkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tjitsteuvfehl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

rosenkvist staying out of range there.
Tjitsteuvfehl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before rosenkvist has time to react.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks to throw the jab but rosenkvist is out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
rosenkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a two punch combination.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a one two! rosenkvist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a hook.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rosenkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a nice uppercut.
rosenkvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws the left hand but rosenkvist avoids the punch easily.
malte rosenkvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
rosenkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for malte rosenkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rosenkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tjitsteuvfehl finds it's way round the side to connect with rosenkvist's head.
rosenkvist tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tjitsteuvfehl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in rosenkvist's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tjitsteuvfehl postures up and lands a big shot to rosenkvist's brow.
rosenkvist keeping moving, preventing Tjitsteuvfehl from controlling successfully.
Tjitsteuvfehl stops rosenkvist from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control from the top but rosenkvist keeps moving.
rosenkvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl is pushing down on rosenkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. rosenkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tjitsteuvfehl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
rosenkvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a kimura but rosenkvist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjitsteuvfehl to get the leverage.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
rosenkvist won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to pass to mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on rosenkvist's thigh. rosenkvist counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Tjitsteuvfehl stands up from rosenkvist's guard - Tjitsteuvfehl perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist misses with a takedown
and Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
rosenkvist misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand.
rosenkvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
rosenkvist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for rosenkvist. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

rosenkvist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tjitsteuvfehl to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Tjitsteuvfehl gets to his feet - rosenkvist follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an overhand right that lands on rosenkvist's shoulder, as rosenkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tjitsteuvfehl does it's job there.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a three punch combo!
rosenkvist misses with a takedown
letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rosenkvist tries for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away easily
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tjitsteuvfehl 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!