PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mandark Astonomanov (ranked 24989 p4p, 5873 weight class) and Jake Hall (ranked 521 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Hall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Astonomanov
vs
Hall

170 cm
19
145
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
140
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mandark Astonomanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Astonomanov gets a takedown into half guard.

Astonomanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Astonomanov.
Ground and pound from Astonomanov.
Astonomanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Astonomanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to roll over but Astonomanov keeps him under control.
Astonomanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astonomanov is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Astonomanov drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Astonomanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Astonomanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Astonomanov trying to control the pace.
Astonomanov lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Astonomanov.
Astonomanov winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astonomanov working the head and body with strikes.
Astonomanov stalling.
Hall has hold of Astonomanov's hands but Astonomanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Astonomanov there.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Astonomanov in his half guard.
Astonomanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Astonomanov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astonomanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Astonomanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Astonomanov in his half guard.
Astonomanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Astonomanov connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Astonomanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Astonomanov in his half guard.
Hall looks winded!
Astonomanov is controlling the pace.
Astonomanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Astonomanov in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astonomanov 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.
Ground and pound from Astonomanov.
Astonomanov uses his free foot to push down on Hall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hall.
A nice elbow there by Astonomanov.

Hall is rocked!
Astonomanov cracks Hall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astonomanov with a couple of short strikes.
Hall is still in real trouble! Can Astonomanov finish him?
Astonomanov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hall in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hall to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandark Astonomanov!