PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 362 p4p, 47 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 444 p4p, 55 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Casper Timmermans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Casper Timmermans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Timmermans
vs
Obuhov

187 cm
27
187 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

190 cm
31
200 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Obuhov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Obuhov scores with the left hand. Timmermans knows he should have avoided that one.
Obuhov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Obuhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmermans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Obuhov. Those never looked like landing.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut.

Timmermans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obuhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Timmermans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans connects with a couple of short punches.
Timmermans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Timmermans works over Obuhov with some ground and pound from guard.
Timmermans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Timmermans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans postures up in Obuhov's guard and throws a big left but Obuhov blocks it.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Obuhov keeps moving.
Obuhov is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.

Obuhov looking for subs off his back but Timmermans has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obuhov tries to get to full guard but Timmermans has control of the leg.
Timmermans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Obuhov trying to hold on to Timmermans's head to control him but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Timmermans is keen to just control but Obuhov is a slippery customer.

That's two 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.

Obuhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timmermans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obuhov's head.
Obuhov tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.

Obuhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obuhov regains full guard. Nicely done.

Obuhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Obuhov looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Obuhov keeps moving.
Obuhov is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Obuhov keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.
Timmermans throws a front kick that sends Obuhov stumbling back into the cage.
Timmermans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obuhov is out of range and Timmermans settles back down.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Obuhov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Obuhov's shoulder, as Obuhov tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
Obuhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmermans's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmermans sprawls well. He's pushed Obuhov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obuhov misses with a hook.
Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmermans.
A punch combination from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmermans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.
A punch lands to the side of Obuhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timmermans pinned against the cage. Timmermans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Timmermans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Obuhov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timmermans is in Obuhov's guard.

Obuhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Obuhov.
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 Casper Timmermans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Decent striking displayed by Timmermans there.
Obuhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timmermans defends well and Obuhov ends up having to push Timmermans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anton Obuhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Obuhov gets the takedown into side control.
Obuhov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Timmermans is avoiding damage well.
Obuhov working away.
Timmermans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Obuhov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Obuhov working away.
Obuhov lands a nice forearm strike.
Timmermans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans gets full guard.
Obuhov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov is fighting to break Timmermans's control of his arms but Timmermans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov throws a big elbow that misses.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
Obuhov looking to sit in guard and control but Timmermans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Timmermans trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
Timmermans pushes down on Obuhov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obuhov is refusing to be controlled, as Timmermans sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obuhov wants to get back to full guard.
Timmermans wants to control but Obuhov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obuhov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Timmermans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obuhov working a defensive guard but Timmermans manages to pass into side control anyway.
Timmermans working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Timmermans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Obuhov regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but Obuhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obuhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obuhov gets full guard.
Timmermans cracks Obuhov with a solid left hand.

Obuhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Obuhov keeps moving.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Obuhov is retaining full guard.
Obuhov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Timmermans controls the pace.
Timmermans stands up over Obuhov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Obuhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Obuhov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Obuhov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Timmermans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obuhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Timmermans stuffs the takedown attempt from Obuhov. Obuhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Obuhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obuhov throws a right hand that Timmermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmermans also avoids with ease.
Timmermans misses with a hook to the body
and Obuhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans throws a lazy right hand but Obuhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Timmermans 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.
Obuhov keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans is really struggling to control Obuhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov wants to improve his position but instead Timmermans has moved into half guard.
Obuhov is refusing to be controlled, as Timmermans sits in half guard.
Obuhov is looking to improve his position.
Timmermans scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Obuhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obuhov tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under 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.
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obuhov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Timmermans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obuhov has hold of Timmermans's hands but Timmermans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obuhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmermans is controlling the pace.
Timmermans prevents Obuhov from improving his position.
Timmermans scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but Obuhov defending well.
Obuhov is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Obuhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timmermans pulls his head out easily.
Timmermans working Obuhov over with strikes.

Obuhov looking for submissions off his back.
Timmermans working Obuhov over with strikes.
Timmermans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obuhov is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Timmermans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Obuhov is rocked!
Timmermans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obuhov is still in real trouble! Can Timmermans finish him?
Timmermans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Obuhov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Timmermans seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timmermans 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
A relieved looking Casper Timmermans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.