PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Tetriakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tetriakov has chosen Arsonist's Prayer as his entrance music. Boris Tetriakov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rolan Russo's chin.

Russo
vs
Tetriakov

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolan Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Tetriakov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo tries for a takedown but Tetriakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Russo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russo showed some decent athleticism there.
Tetriakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetriakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tetriakov trying to control here.
Tetriakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetriakov is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo is pressing down on Tetriakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tetriakov is holding on for now.
Tetriakov is pressing down on Russo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tetriakov has his feet on Russo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetriakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Tetriakov slips a jab and a cross from Russo.

Tetriakov rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.
Russo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tetriakov won't allow it.
Tetriakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tetriakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Tetriakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetriakov misses with a takedown attempt

and Russo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tetriakov won't be happy with that.
Rolan Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Tetriakov.

Russo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tetriakov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tetriakov pushes Russo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Russo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tetriakov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Russo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tetriakov to his feet.
Tetriakov scores with a jab.
Russo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tetriakov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Russo walks into a stiff left hand from Tetriakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Russo. No joy for Tetriakov on that attempt.
Tetriakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetriakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tetriakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tetriakov tries to sprawl out of it but Russo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tetriakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tetriakov moves into range and clinches up with Russo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetriakov can't get the takedown.

Tetriakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tetriakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Tetriakov misses.
Tetriakov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Russo moves out of range of the body kick from Tetriakov.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tetriakov as he jumps to the side.
Tetriakov throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Russo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tetriakov thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tetriakov circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tetriakov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tetriakov is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tetriakov controls the position from side control.
Russo struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo is trying to buck Tetriakov off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Tetriakov dominated 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.

Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetriakov.
Both fighters circling a little - Tetriakov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Russo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetriakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Tetriakov throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Rolan Russo has been cut.
A combination from Tetriakov does no damage.
Tetriakov scores with a one two! Russo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Russo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tetriakov!
Tetriakov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Russo. What's that going to do exactly?
Tetriakov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tetriakov is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo with shots to the head and body - Tetriakov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Russo unloads with some shots from mount but Tetriakov bucks and avoids them well.
Tetriakov wants to get back to his feet.

Russo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tetriakov has worked his arm free - good work by Tetriakov!
Tetriakov struggling a bit here.
Tetriakov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tetriakov is pressing down on Russo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tetriakov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Russo manages to pass to side control.
Tetriakov is not content to let Russo control the position.

Tetriakov has one foot on Russo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Russo shoots and misses

and Tetriakov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tetriakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russo trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetriakov from advancing to side control.
Tetriakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tetriakov drops an elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Tetriakov passes into side control, despite Russo's attempt to control the position.
Tetriakov wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo wants to control but Tetriakov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tetriakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tetriakov working the head and body with strikes.
Tetriakov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tetriakov is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tetriakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Russo to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tetriakov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russo is trying to control Tetriakov's posture but Tetriakov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Tetriakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rolan Russo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tetriakov scores with a leg kick.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo tries to clinch but Tetriakov moves out of range.
Tetriakov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russo on the side of the head.
Tetriakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tetriakov misses with a few strikes there.

Tetriakov feints and as Russo raises his hands in defense, Tetriakov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tetriakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Russo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tetriakov's guard.
Tetriakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tetriakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russo is controlling him.

Tetriakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo stops Tetriakov from standing up.
Tetriakov wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment.
Tetriakov is trying to keep Russo in close.

Tetriakov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Russo slips under a jab from Tetriakov.
Russo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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.
Tetriakov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boris Tetriakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tetriakov throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.

Russo clinches with his opponent.

Tetriakov wants the takedown. Russo is fighting it off but Tetriakov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Russo's guard against the cage.
Tetriakov wants to stand and escape but instead Russo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tetriakov has his feet on Russo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Russo has his takedown stuffed
and Tetriakov counters with a left and a right that stings Russo.
Tetriakov misses with a two punch combination.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Tetriakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tetriakov throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boris Tetriakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetriakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tetriakov blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov misses with a few strikes there.
Russo tries to clinch up

and Tetriakov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tetriakov tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo is looking to clinch but Tetriakov is avoiding it.

Tetriakov has closed the distance and engaged Russo in a clinch.

Tetriakov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Russo pushes Tetriakov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tetriakov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tetriakov working the ground and pound from side control.
Tetriakov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Russo is looking to regain half guard here but Tetriakov keeps moving and retains side control.
Russo wants to control but Tetriakov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Tetriakov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tetriakov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetriakov.
Tetriakov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Russo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Tetriakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolan Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tetriakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tetriakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Tetriakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tetriakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Tetriakov!