PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kolesnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Kolesnikov has chosen Hollywood Undead - Young as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romanov
vs
Kolesnikov

150 cm
25
305 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
315 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Romanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Kolesnikov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolesnikov is defended easily by Romanov.

Kolesnikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romanov's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Romanov wriggles free and stands up.

Romanov scores with a takedown into Kolesnikov's guard.
Kolesnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Kolesnikov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolesnikov wants to hit a switch here but Romanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kolesnikov there!
Kolesnikov regains half guard.
Kolesnikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanov.
Romanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romanov throwing shots but Kolesnikov is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolesnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Kolesnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolesnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kolesnikov looks gassed!
Romanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kolesnikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanov.
Kolesnikov keeping hold of Romanov's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolesnikov keeps working.
Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Romanov is trying to work for a kimura but Kolesnikov is defending well.
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov working over Kolesnikov with some ground and pound. Kolesnikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kolesnikov is looking to improve his position.
Kolesnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanov.
Romanov slips a nice elbow through Kolesnikov's hands, connecting with Kolesnikov's forehead.
Romanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Romanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kolesnikov dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Kolesnikov's head and hops out.
No luck for Kolesnikov with that takedown attempt.
Romanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolesnikov swivels and escapes.
Romanov shoots in but Kolesnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romanov is defended easily by Kolesnikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kolesnikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolesnikov wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Kolesnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolesnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolesnikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolesnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolesnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolesnikov throws an elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolesnikov's guard. Nice move by Romanov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kolesnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kolesnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Kolesnikov is keeping the position.
Romanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Kolesnikov keeps moving.
Romanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Romanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kolesnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Romanov, into his guard.
Kolesnikov is in close to Romanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov lands a couple of digs.
Kolesnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolesnikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolesnikov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Kolesnikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolesnikov is controlling him.
Kolesnikov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kolesnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kolesnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Kolesnikov pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolesnikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolesnikov somewhat.
Maksim Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Kolesnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet but Kolesnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolesnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romanov wants to stand but Kolesnikov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolesnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet but Kolesnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolesnikov distracts Romanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romanov wants to stand up but Kolesnikov is controlling him.
Kolesnikov is in close to Romanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolesnikov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolesnikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kolesnikov is working Romanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maksim Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolesnikov looking to pass the guard.
Romanov has momentary wrist control but Kolesnikov slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolesnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kolesnikov is looking to advance position but Romanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Romanov misses with a head shot.
Kolesnikov is working to get back to half guard.

Romanov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kolesnikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Romanov looking to secure an arm triangle but Kolesnikov defends it well.
Romanov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kolesnikov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kolesnikov shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov shoots and misses

and Kolesnikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Romanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kolesnikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Romanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Romanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kolesnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolesnikov connects with a decent elbow.
Kolesnikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolesnikov is controlling him well.
Kolesnikov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kolesnikov cracks Romanov with a big right hand but Romanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kolesnikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romanov pushes Kolesnikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kolesnikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Romanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Romanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kolesnikov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolesnikov as he avoids it easily.
Kolesnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Romanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kolesnikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kolesnikov.
Kolesnikov prevents Romanov from standing back up.
Kolesnikov is nestled in close to Romanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romanov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolesnikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolesnikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kolesnikov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Romanov's thigh. Romanov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Romanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolesnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kolesnikov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kolesnikov fails with the takedown

and Romanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romanov.
Romanov forces his way into half guard.
Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanov wants to pass to mount but Kolesnikov is defending the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kolesnikov tries to kick Romanov off but Romanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Romanov.
Romanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Romanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kolesnikov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Romanov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Romanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romanov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Romanov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kolesnikov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Romanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws some wild stikes that Kolesnikov manages to avoid easily.
Kolesnikov tries to hold on but Romanov pushes him away.
Kolesnikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Romanov looking to ground and pound but Kolesnikov is blocking nicely.
Romanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kolesnikov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Romanov.
Kolesnikov is looking to improve his position but Romanov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Romanov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maksim Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Romanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kolesnikov?
Romanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kolesnikov looks a forlorn figure.
Romanov throwing strikes here but Kolesnikov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexander Kolesnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maksim Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolesnikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kolesnikov!
Alexander Kolesnikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Alexander Kolesnikov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, :: Happy Pills :: for their support in the buildup to the fight.