PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kristian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oasis - Colombia. 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.

Kristian
vs
Taranin

167 cm
23
153 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

166 cm
22
146 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Kristian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kristian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taranin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Kristian.
Kristian swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Kristian throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Kristian throws a jab when Taranin was well out of range.
Michael Kristian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin moves out of range as Kristian strikes.
We've been told by Kristian's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kristian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taranin eats them both and turns towards Kristian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kristian loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Kristian. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taranin throws a right hand that Kristian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kristian also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Taranin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taranin tries to clinch up but Kristian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kristian is looking to counter punch.

Kristian clinches with his opponent.

Kristian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kristian!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Kristian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin looks up at the clock and then as Kristian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taranin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taranin prevents Kristian from escaping the position.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Kristian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kristian is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kristian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Taranin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taranin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Taranin tries for a kimura but Kristian is defending well.
Kristian is looking to reverse the position.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kristian regains half guard there - taking advantage of Taranin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Kristian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kristian is looking to improve his position.

That's four 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.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kristian to regain full guard.
Taranin pushing down on Kristian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kristian wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin wants to control but Kristian is keeping him busy.

Kristian actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin trying to control the action but Kristian is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kristian is trying to stand up here but Taranin is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kristian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kristian works the jab nicely.
Kristian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Taranin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kristian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Segey Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin throws a series of punches but Kristian moves out of range.
Taranin moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kristian.
Kristian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taranin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taranin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kristian.
Kristian throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Kristian misses with a right hand

and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kristian's guard.

Kristian manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kristian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristian slips a jab and a cross from Taranin.
Michael Kristian is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristian swinging wildly here.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Kristian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kristian.
Taranin tries to clinch up but Kristian circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristian misses the target.
Taranin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taranin.
Kristian throws a big shot that misses.
Kristian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristian walks into a jab.
Michael Kristian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kristian instigates a clinch.

Taranin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taranin needs to keep his hands up - Kristian had a free shot at his head there.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kristian as he avoids it easily.
Kristian throws a big counter combination but Taranin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Kristian tries to bum rush Taranin with a series of wild strikes but Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Kristian's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kristian has his hands on Taranin's head, controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Kristian is working from the bottom.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin trying to control but Kristian is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is pushing down on Kristian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kristian is fighting to maintain full guard but Taranin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Kristian is having none of it.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taranin is still trying to improve position.

Taranin is looking for a kimura but Kristian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
Taranin passes to full mount!
Taranin landing strikes from the mount and Kristian is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin prevents Kristian from getting the reversal.

Taranin has control of Kristian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kristian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kristian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taranin misses with a head shot.
Taranin unloads with some shots from mount but Kristian bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kristian dominated that second 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.

Kristian misses with an uppercut. Taranin saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taranin checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kristian misses.
A combination from Kristian does no damage.
Taranin fails to land the takedown.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristian's waist but Kristian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
A big left from Kristian misses.

Kristian clinches.
Taranin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taranin lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kristian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin misses with a punch on the inside.

Taranin wants the takedown. Kristian is fighting it off but Taranin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kristian's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin trying to control but Kristian is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kristian wants to get back to his feet but Taranin passes into half guard.
Taranin is keen to just control but Kristian is a slippery customer.

Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.

Kristian pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.
Kristian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristian is looking to clinch but Taranin is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Kristian misses.
Taranin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kristian finds it's way round the side to connect with Taranin's head.
A punch combination from Taranin misses.
A swing and a miss from Kristian.
Taranin takes a swing at Kristian's ribcage but misses.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kristian sprawls well. Kristian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Kristian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristian misses with a body shot.
Kristian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taranin misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian scores with a hook.
Kristian cracks a nice hook into Taranin's ribs.
Kristian misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin jabs at Kristian's body.
Kristian tries to clinch but Taranin moves out of range.
Kristian misses with the combination.
Kristian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Kristian.
Kristian lands a nice looking body shot.
Kristian feints a jab promting Taranin to slip. Kristian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taranin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristian takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Taranin slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristian throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristian misses the target.
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kristian misses with a looping left.
Taranin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Kristian.

Taranin is rocked!
Kristian connects with a single shot there.
Taranin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristian finish him?
Kristian misses with a hook.
Kristian closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Taranin out cold! Taranin corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Kristian!
Michael Kristian retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Michael Kristian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.