PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yeltsin Jr (ranked 941 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 67 p4p, 73 weight class). Brett Shoenfeld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yeltsin Jr
vs
Shoenfeld

174 cm
27
146
11 - 5 - 0

166 cm
33
142
23 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Yeltsin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Yeltsin Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoenfeld. Shoenfeld circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yeltsin Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yeltsin Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a combination

and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Yeltsin Jr didn't expect that.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Yeltsin Jr is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeltsin Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeltsin Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Shoenfeld from advancing position.
Yeltsin Jr won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.
Yeltsin Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Shoenfeld looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Yeltsin Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Yeltsin Jr defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook

and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Yeltsin Jr defending well.

Shoenfeld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yeltsin Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld trying to control from Yeltsin Jr's half guard. Yeltsin Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeltsin Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeltsin Jr is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld is pushing down on Yeltsin Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yeltsin Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Shoenfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shoenfeld is stalling here. Yeltsin Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shoenfeld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yeltsin Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boris Yeltsin Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yeltsin Jr misses with a low kick.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoenfeld takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shoenfeld takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shoenfeld slips the punch.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yeltsin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shoenfeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Shoenfeld counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yeltsin Jr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.

Shoenfeld working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yeltsin Jr!
Shoenfeld tries to control but Yeltsin Jr wriggling away.
Shoenfeld wants to take Yeltsin Jr's back here but Yeltsin Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shoenfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yeltsin Jr is looking to escape.
Yeltsin Jr gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld is stalling here. Yeltsin Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shoenfeld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yeltsin Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shoenfeld is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shoenfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shoenfeld tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yeltsin Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shoenfeld regains half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to control Yeltsin Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoenfeld avoid being mounted?
Yeltsin Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Yeltsin Jr is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld is looking to control Yeltsin Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoenfeld avoid being mounted?
Yeltsin Jr trying to control from half guard but Shoenfeld is working away.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Yeltsin Jr has control of the leg.
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yeltsin Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Yeltsin Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Shoenfeld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeltsin Jr.
Shoenfeld keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Yeltsin Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Shoenfeld decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yeltsin Jr's guard.
Yeltsin Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoenfeld content to stall in guard here.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yeltsin Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Yeltsin Jr is working from the bottom.

Shoenfeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shoenfeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Yeltsin Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shoenfeld.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yeltsin Jr controlling the position.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Yeltsin Jr is pulling down on Shoenfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoenfeld, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
Shoenfeld working away.
Shoenfeld tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yeltsin Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four 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.

Shoenfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Yeltsin Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeltsin Jr lands with a straight right. Shoenfeld didn't see that one coming.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Shoenfeld.
I think Yeltsin Jr 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yeltsin Jr!
Boris Yeltsin Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.