PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Niekonieczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz Niekonieczny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Niekonieczny
vs
Head

164 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Niekonieczny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a series of punches but Niekonieczny moves out of range.
Niekonieczny looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Head tries to bum rush Niekonieczny with a series of wild strikes but Niekonieczny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Head misses with a hook. Niekonieczny ducked under it nicely.

Niekonieczny closes the distance and clinches.
Niekonieczny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Head wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niekonieczny has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Niekonieczny to work.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but Niekonieczny won't allow it.
Head working hard to break the clinch.
Niekonieczny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.
Niekonieczny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head can't break the clinch.
Head wants to break free but Niekonieczny has control.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Niekonieczny has him pressed against the cage.
Niekonieczny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Niekonieczny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niekonieczny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niekonieczny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Donk. Head catches Niekonieczny right on the button with a cross.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head moves into range and connects with a jab.

Niekonieczny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Niekonieczny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Niekonieczny manages to end up in side control.
Head is trying to escape the position but Niekonieczny is controlling the position.

Niekonieczny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Niekonieczny tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny taking a breather here.

Niekonieczny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Niekonieczny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Niekonieczny has hold of Head's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Head seems comfortable defending it but Niekonieczny has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Head is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Head is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Niekonieczny couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janusz Niekonieczny!