PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexeyevich Romanov comes to the cage accompanied by Paint it black. Jack Bratts struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alexeyevich Romanov
vs
Bratts

186 cm
26
203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
27
204 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alexeyevich Romanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bratts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexeyevich Romanov pushes down on Bratts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bratts is trying to maintain the position but Alexeyevich Romanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice short elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bratts's head.
Bratts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bratts defending well though.
Bratts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bratts throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alexeyevich Romanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexeyevich Romanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexeyevich Romanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bratts wants to stand but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling the position.
Bratts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to control but Bratts is working from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Bratts blocks nicely.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.

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.
Alexeyevich Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bratts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov.

Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to control but Bratts is working from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bratts wants to stand but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Bratts.
Alexeyevich Romanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bratts can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexeyevich Romanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bratts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to control but Bratts is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts wants to get back to his feet but Alexeyevich Romanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bratts looks gassed!
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexeyevich Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bratts is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bratts wants to clinch up but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps it at a distance.
Jack Bratts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries for a takedown but Bratts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bratts's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in but Bratts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bratts looks to land a combination but Alexeyevich Romanov avoids it well.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bratts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bratts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bratts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bratts fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexeyevich Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Bratts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Bratts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bratts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Bratts misses with a series of wild punches.

Bratts rushes Alexeyevich Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bratts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bratts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts lands an elbow that stopped Alexeyevich Romanov in his tracks for a moment.
Bratts tries to break free but Alexeyevich Romanov pushes him back against the cage.
Alexeyevich Romanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bratts stalling the fight.
Bratts is trying to force a seperation but Alexeyevich Romanov has the dominant position.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bratts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bratts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bratts looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexeyevich Romanov is just out of range.
Bratts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bratts looks to land a combination. Alexeyevich Romanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bratts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bratts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bratts is looking to regain half guard here but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexeyevich Romanov works to advance to full mount. Bratts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bratts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bratts tries to lock up and control but Alexeyevich Romanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexeyevich Romanov with shots to the head and body - Bratts looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexeyevich Romanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bratts is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Bratts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexeyevich Romanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alexeyevich Romanov working Bratts over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a heavy elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands with some strikes.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a big shot there that rocks Bratts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bratts is trying to stand up.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bratts hang on?
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to control but Bratts wriggling away.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Bratts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice shot to the head.
Alexeyevich Romanov working Bratts over with strikes here.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bratts hang on?
Bratts is squirming around, avoiding Alexeyevich Romanov's attempts to control the action.
Bratts wants to control but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratts is trying to escape the mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alexeyevich Romanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov working Bratts over with strikes.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bratts defending well though.
Bratts moves into full guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov passes into half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov drops an elbow to the side of Bratts's head.
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with a head shot. Bratts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexeyevich Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts keeping full guard, as Alexeyevich Romanov tries to pass.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to control from the top but Bratts keeps moving.
Bratts working a defensive guard here.
Alexeyevich Romanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexeyevich Romanov prevents Bratts from getting back to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov won't allow Bratts to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails to land the takedown.

Bratts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexeyevich Romanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bratts's head.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bratts pushes Alexeyevich Romanov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bratts tries to avoid it but Alexeyevich Romanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bratts to the ground. Bratts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bratts sprawls well. He's pushed Alexeyevich Romanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bratts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bratts tries to clinch up.
Alexeyevich Romanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bratts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexeyevich Romanov tries to keep at a distance but Bratts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bratts tries to throw a body punch but Alexeyevich Romanov avoids it by throwing Bratts back against the cage.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bratts pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov. Alexeyevich Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.

Bratts clinches up against the cage.

Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bratts tries to bum rush Alexeyevich Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Alexeyevich Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bratts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexeyevich Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bratts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Bratts catches Alexeyevich Romanov right on the button with a cross.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Bratts shows good takedown defense.
Bratts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Bratts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts misses the shot to the body.

Alexeyevich Romanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bratts controls Alexeyevich Romanov momentarily but Alexeyevich Romanov frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexeyevich Romanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bratts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a strike but Bratts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bratts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexeyevich Romanov, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!