PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Taneyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Potvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Taneyev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephan Potvin's chin.

Taneyev
vs
Potvin

182 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephan Potvin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev misses with a few strikes there.
Taneyev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taneyev misses with a low kick as Potvin jumps back.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Potvin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taneyev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potvin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taneyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potvin thinking.
Gilbert Taneyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Potvin.
Taneyev cracks a nice hook into Potvin's ribs.
Potvin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Potvin avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev scores with a three punch combo!

Taneyev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taneyev lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Potvin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potvin wants to control the position but Taneyev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taneyev wants to pass to mount but Potvin is defending the position.
Potvin wants to get back to full guard but Taneyev has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potvin is trying to reverse the position but instead Taneyev has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taneyev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Potvin holding on to Taneyev's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Potvin trying to control the hands but Taneyev won't let him.
Potvin wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potvin is keeping busy.
Taneyev keeps control of the position as Potvin tries to break free.

Taneyev working for a choke but Potvin is defending well.
Taneyev is trying to stick to Potvin's back but Potvin is turning into Taneyev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taneyev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Potvin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potvin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potvin throws a strike but Taneyev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potvin is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potvin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Taneyev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Potvin pushes him off.
Taneyev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taneyev scores with a one two! Potvin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Taneyev rushes Potvin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Taneyev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taneyev gets underhooks to prevent Potvin's takedown attempt.

Potvin lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potvin wants to control from the top but Taneyev keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potvin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Potvin from controlling successfully.
Potvin stays in close to Taneyev's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potvin wants to control from the top but Taneyev keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephan Potvin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Taneyev lands with a nice combination. Potvin backs away looking to recover.

Potvin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taneyev keeps working.
Nice strikes from Potvin there.
Taneyev wants to improve his position but Potvin is controlling well.
Potvin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Taneyev's thigh. Taneyev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Taneyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Taneyev, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev trying to keep a closed guard but Potvin is proving a slippery customer.
Potvin pushing down on Taneyev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Potvin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taneyev defends it well.
Taneyev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taneyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potvin's guard.
Taneyev wants to pass the guard but Potvin is keeping the position.
Potvin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potvin is keen to just control but Taneyev is a slippery customer.
Potvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Potvin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Potvin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taneyev!

Potvin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taneyev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taneyev!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taneyev preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Potvin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Taneyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Potvin misses with a low kick as Taneyev jumps back.
Gilbert Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Potvin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taneyev wants to improve his position but Potvin is controlling well.
Potvin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taneyev to regain full guard.
Potvin stops Taneyev from standing up.
Potvin is pushing down on Taneyev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taneyev is fighting to maintain full guard but Potvin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Potvin slips a nice elbow through Taneyev's hands, connecting with Taneyev's forehead.
Taneyev tries to roll over but Potvin keeps him under control.
Taneyev is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Taneyev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taneyev trying to hold on to Potvin's head to control him but Potvin postures up.
Potvin is trying to control. Taneyev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Potvin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Taneyev as he works his way to full guard.
Potvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Taneyev working for a triangle but Potvin defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potvin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potvin looking to pass the guard.
Potvin trying to control but Taneyev is working from the bottom.
Potvin thows a big elbow that misses.
Stephan Potvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taneyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potvin controls the pace.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Potvin from controlling successfully.
Potvin throws and elbow that misses. Taneyev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Potvin's guard. Nice move by Taneyev!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potvin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stephan Potvin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taneyev misses with a series of wild punches.
Taneyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilbert Taneyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potvin shoots in looking for a takedown but Taneyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Potvin looking to score a takedown here. Taneyev is defending well but Potvin drives through and ends up in Taneyev's guard.
Potvin throwing strikes but missing.
Potvin working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potvin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taneyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potvin advances to half guard.
Potvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Potvin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Potvin lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taneyev won't allow Potvin to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Potvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potvin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!