PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov comes to the cage accompanied by Amphetamines. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Surov
vs
Van Winkle

177 cm
34
182 lbs
28 - 10 - 0

189 cm
31
197 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Surov.
Surov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Surov blocks a jab.
Van Winkle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Winkle somewhat.
Surov avoids the head kick by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Winkle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Surov misses with a left hand
and Van Winkle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surov needs to keep his hands up - Van Winkle had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Surov misses.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surov moves away.
Surov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Surov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Winkle walks into a straight right hand from Surov.
Surov throws a low kick but Van Winkle moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Winkle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Surov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Surov tries to bum rush Van Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Van Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Surov moves out of range as Van Winkle throws a body kick.
Surov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Winkle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Surov scrambles back to his feet.
Surov moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Winkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Winkle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Van Winkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Surov throws a shot to the body.
Surov lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Winkle off the cage and back into range.
Surov throws a looping overhand right but Van Winkle ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surov moves away.
Van Winkle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Surov works Van Winkle's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Winkle throws a sloppy head kick and Surov moves out of range easily.
Van Winkle scores with a nice strike.
Van Winkle misses with a hook. Surov ducked under it nicely.
Surov just misses with a punch to the body.
Surov lands a jab.
Surov misses with a takedown

and Van Winkle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Winkle won't allow Surov to sweep him here.
Surov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexei Surov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Surov throws a solid leg kick but Van Winkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Surov.
Van Winkle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Surov walks into a straight right hand from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle misses with a head kick.
Surov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Winkle. That one must have hurt.
Van Winkle cracks Surov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Surov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Winkle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov throws a hook but Van Winkle blocks it.
Van Winkle misses with a leg kick.
Surov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Surov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Winkle leaves Surov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surov moves away.
Surov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Winkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surov connects with a nice looking jab.
Surov misses with a body shot.
Surov connects with a body shot that sends Van Winkle's belly button to the back.
Van Winkle throws a wild body kick that Surov sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Van Winkle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Surov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Surov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Winkle was covering up waiting for the punch and Surov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Surov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Winkle is pulling down on Surov's head to control his posture.
Surov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Winkle controlling the position.
Van Winkle working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Surov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Winkle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Winkle has escaped and now he's on top!
Surov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Surov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Surov wants to sweep but no luck.
Surov controlling Van Winkle's posture.
Van Winkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov working a defensive guard here.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Van Winkle from controlling successfully.
Van Winkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Winkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Winkle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Winkle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Winkle postures up.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Van Winkle from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle postures up.
Surov wants to hit a switch here but Van Winkle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Surov there!
Van Winkle with a couple of short strikes.
Surov tries to lock up and control but Van Winkle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Surov is trying to escape the mount.
Surov tries to hold on but Van Winkle pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov regains half guard.
Van Winkle is trying to control. Surov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Surov is looking for a sweep. Van Winkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Surov controlling the position for now.
Surov wants to get back to full guard.
Surov is staying active underneath Van Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Surov tries to roll over but Van Winkle keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Winkle trying to control the pace.
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 Alexei Surov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Winkle wants to land a leg kick but Surov is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Winkle.
Surov throws out a powerful jab.
Surov throws a low kick but Van Winkle moves out of range easily.
Surov tries a low kick but Van Winkle avoids it.
Van Winkle throws a head kick that misses.
Surov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Winkle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Surov scrambles back to his feet.
Van Winkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surov missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Winkle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Surov throws a shot to the body.
Van Winkle throws a sloppy head kick and Surov moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Van Winkle there.
A punch combination from Surov misses.
Surov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Surov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Winkle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Surov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surov misses with a takedown
and Van Winkle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Surov works over Van Winkle's head and body with a nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Winkle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle tries to land a leg kick but Surov saw it coming and moves away.
Surov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Winkle.
Surov throws a chopping leg kick but Van Winkle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Surov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Winkle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Winkle throws a jab when Surov was well out of range.
Van Winkle scores with a push kick.
Surov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Surov misses with a straight right.
Van Winkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Surov misses.
Van Winkle lands with a nice body kick.
Surov moves out of range as Van Winkle strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Winkle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Winkle.
Surov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Winkle counters with a low kick, right behind Surov 's knee.
Van Winkle tests Surov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Surov misses its intended target.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Winkle throws an off balance right hand

and Surov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Winkle is on top in guard.
Van Winkle won't allow Surov to sweep him here.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Surov trying to control the position.
Van Winkle trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
Van Winkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Van Winkle really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Winkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
Surov walks into a straight right hand from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut. Surov saw that one coming.
A low kick from Van Winkle misses

and Surov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexei Surov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Surov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Winkle is trying to control the position but Surov postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Surov stands and throws Van Winkle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Winkle is looking for a sweep.
What's Van Winkle going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ground and pound from Surov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Surov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Surov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Winkle struggling a bit here.
Surov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Winkle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Surov working away.

Surov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Winkle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Surov's guard! Nice work there by Van Winkle!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Winkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Winkle trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
Surov can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Winkle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Surov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Surov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Winkle manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Winkle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Surov is trying to keep Van Winkle in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Winkle trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Surov had his way with Robert Van Winkle in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Surov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Winkle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Surov staying out of range there.
Surov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Surov moves away from the strike by Van Winkle.
A leg kick checked by Surov.
Van Winkle is looking to land body kicks.
Surov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Winkle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Winkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Winkle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov cracks Van Winkle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Surov lands a nice shot that snaps Van Winkle's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Van Winkle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Winkle.
Surov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Winkle.
Van Winkle throws an overhand right that lands on Surov's shoulder, as Surov tries to avoid the shot.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick which misses Surov's front leg but catches the back leg as Surov tries to avoid it.
Van Winkle throws a low kick but Surov moves out of range easily.
Van Winkle delivers a nice body kick.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Van Winkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Surov checks it.
Surov thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut

and Surov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Surov trying to mount his opponent but Van Winkle defends it.
Van Winkle is holding on to half guard well.
Nice strikes from Surov there.
Surov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Surov looking to control but Van Winkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Surov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Surov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Winkle is on top in guard.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Van Winkle from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Surov is keeping the position for now.
Van Winkle wants to control from the top but Surov keeps moving.
Van Winkle postures up.
Surov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Surov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexei Surov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick as Surov jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Surov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Surov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Alexei Surov retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Alexei Surov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.