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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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299 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
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288 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Ton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ton misses with a double jab.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Romanov rushes Ton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romanov goes for a takedown attempt but Ton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ton looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Ton avoids it well.
Nikolay Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Ton moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton drags the fight down to the ground.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ton keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romanov defends it easily.
Romanov lands a couple of digs.
Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ton wants to sweep but no luck.
Ton working a defensive guard here.
Ton wants to get back to his feet but Romanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Ton keeps moving.
Ton seems keen to control Romanov's posture.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ton circles away quickly and effectively.
Ton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Anton Ton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Ton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ton.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Ton is controlling him.
Ton is looking for a takedown.
Romanov prevents Ton from breaking the clinch.
Ton avoids the elbow strike from Romanov, against the cage.
Ton can't break the clinch.
Ton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ton. That did some damage!
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ton leaves Romanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ton has closed the distance and engaged Romanov in a clinch.
Ton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romanov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romanov has Ton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ton has him pressed against the cage.
Romanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ton avoiding damage.
Ton tries to break free but Romanov pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanov.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ton prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Ton has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romanov uses from the top position.
Ton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Romanov trying to control but Ton is working from the bottom.
Ton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romanov 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 Ton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Romanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ton is trying to control Romanov's posture but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Ton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ton tries to improve position but can't.
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 Anton Ton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Ton clinches with his opponent.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ton digs a right hand underneath Romanov's ribcage. Romanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ton tries to pull guard but Romanov won't allow it.
Ton goes for a takedown attempt but Romanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Ton avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ton slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Ton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ton as he avoids it easily.
Romanov throws a low kick but Ton avoids it.
Ton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanov.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Ton pushes him off.
Ton dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ton.
Ton drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
Ton jumps into guard, dragging Romanov to the mat.
Romanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ton is proving hard to escape from.
Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Ton blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Romanov wants to stand and escape but instead Ton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Romanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ton is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ton passes into side control.
The ground and pound from Ton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton blocks the strikes from Romanov.
Ton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ton is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Ton avoids them all with ease.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ton circles away quickly and effectively.
Ton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romanov swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Romanov throws a right hand that Ton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ton also avoids with ease.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Ton avoids it well.
Nikolay Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Ton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anton Ton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ton counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Romanov.
I think Ton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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