PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boldin comes into the arena with Noisia - Machine gun blaring out of the sound system. Maxwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sonne - Rammstein. Robert Boldin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boldin
vs
Maxwell

200 cm
30
275 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

196 cm
28
258 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Boldin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boldin wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Boldin.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boldin.
Boldin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxwell moves away.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Boldin slips the punch.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maxwell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maxwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boldin throws a push kick but Maxwell slaps the foot to one side.
Boldin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boldin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boldin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Boldin slips a straight right by Maxwell.
Robert Boldin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell throws a hook but Boldin blocks it.
Boldin throws a head kick that misses.
Maxwell connects with a body shot.
Boldin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maxwell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boldin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maxwell.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Boldin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Robert Boldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Boldin moves out of range as Maxwell throws a body kick.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boldin.
Boldin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maxwell takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maxwell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boldin quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Maxwell 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.
Maxwell trying to control the action but Boldin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maxwell.
Boldin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boldin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boldin tries to get out of the 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.
Maxwell throwing shots but Boldin is blocking nicely.
Boldin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maxwell with the ground and pound but Boldin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boldin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boldin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maxwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maxwell throwing strikes from guard but Boldin blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ross Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boldin throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boldin's waist but Boldin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maxwell off to one side.
A head kick by Boldin misses
and Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Robert Boldin is winning the standup battle so far.
Boldin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maxwell.
Boldin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boldin misses with an uppercut

and Maxwell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boldin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell landing some decent shots from guard.

Boldin kicks Maxwell off and gets to his feet.
Maxwell avoids the head kick by Boldin.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Boldin.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Maxwell scores with a takedown into Boldin's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boldin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boldin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maxwell, up you get!
Maxwell shoots in for a double leg but Boldin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robert Boldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Boldin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boldin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maxwell scores with a nice right hand.
Maxwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boldin. Boldin obviously looking to wear him down.
Boldin misses with a left hand
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boldin but Boldin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boldin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boldin throws a jab when Maxwell was well out of range.
Boldin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boldin.

Maxwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boldin's guard.
Maxwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boldin's head.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Boldin is retaining full guard.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Boldin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maxwell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maxwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt - Boldin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maxwell staying out of range there.
Boldin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Boldin misses
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell connects with a leg kick. Boldin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maxwell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boldin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boldin.
Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boldin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxwell circles away.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boldin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.

Maxwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boldin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maxwell throws an elbow that misses. Boldin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maxwell's guard. Nice move by Boldin!
Maxwell pulls Boldin in close to prevent any damage.
Maxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boldin is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maxwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boldin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maxwell is proving hard to escape from.
Maxwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boldin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boldin throws a leg kick but Maxwell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boldin clobbers Maxwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Boldin circles away.
Boldin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boldin throws a body kick that misses.
Boldin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robert Boldin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin keeps Maxwell at a distance using the push kick.
Boldin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boldin throws a wild body kick that Maxwell sees coming a mile off.
Boldin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boldin wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross Maxwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robert Boldin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt - Boldin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Boldin circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boldin wants to clinch.
Boldin stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maxwell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Maxwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Maxwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.