PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slovanok Dipschitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Demidov
vs
Dipschitzel

193 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Demidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slovanok Dipschitzel!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dipschitzel has closed the distance and engaged Demidov in a clinch.

Dipschitzel pulls Demidov into guard.
Demidov lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Demidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dipschitzel is keeping the position for now.
Dipschitzel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demidov is controlling him.
Demidov passes Dipschitzel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Demidov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Demidov 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.
Dipschitzel wants to improve his position but Demidov is controlling well.
Demidov lands with a punch from half guard.
Dipschitzel gets back to full guard.
Demidov landing some decent shots from guard.

Dipschitzel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dipschitzel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demidov landing some decent shots from guard.
Demidov working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dipschitzel is retaining full guard.
Dipschitzel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demidov connects with a couple of short punches.
Demidov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demidov landing with the ground and pound.

Dipschitzel working for a triangle but Demidov defends it easily.
Dipschitzel looks gassed!
Dipschitzel trying to keep a closed guard but Demidov is proving a slippery customer.

Dipschitzel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demidov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demidov landing with the ground and pound.
Dipschitzel has momentary wrist control but Demidov slips an elbow through the middle.
Demidov distracts Dipschitzel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demidov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demidov lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dipschitzel can't keep his opponent in guard - Demidov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dipschitzel has hold of Demidov's hands but Demidov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demidov trying to mount his opponent but Dipschitzel defends it.
Dipschitzel tries to get to full guard but Demidov has control of the leg.
Demidov lands strikes from half guard.
Dipschitzel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dipschitzel is retaining full guard.
Dipschitzel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dipschitzel, not yet.
Demidov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dipschitzel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dipschitzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dipschitzel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Demidov gets a takedown into half guard.
Dipschitzel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demidov with a nice head shot there.
Demidov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dipschitzel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dipschitzel, not yet.
Demidov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Demidov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demidov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demidov lands a couple of digs.
Demidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dipschitzel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dipschitzel wants to sweep but no luck.

Dipschitzel is looking for a triangle but Demidov pushes his legs off easily.
Demidov landing some decent shots from guard.

Dipschitzel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Demidov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Dipschitzel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dipschitzel is looking to stand up but Demidov won't let him.
Demidov lands a decent shot there.
Dipschitzel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demidov wants to sweep here but Dipschitzel controlling him for the moment.
Dipschitzel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dipschitzel gets to his feet - Demidov follows without any prompting.

Demidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Demidov wants to pass the guard but Dipschitzel is keeping the position.
Demidov postures up and lands a big shot to Dipschitzel's brow.
Demidov is in close to Dipschitzel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demidov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Demidov working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dipschitzel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demidov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dipschitzel can't do much from the bottom here.
Demidov moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Demidov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Demidov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dipschitzel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demidov's guard now.
Demidov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demidov keeping full guard, as Dipschitzel tries to pass.
Demidov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Demidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dipschitzel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Demidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Demidov lands in his opponent's guard.
Demidov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dipschitzel is trying to keep Demidov in close.
Felix Demidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demidov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demidov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dipschitzel's head.Dipschitzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demidov scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipschitzel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dipschitzel wants to sweep here but Demidov controlling him for the moment.
Dipschitzel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Demidov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dipschitzel's head.
Demidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dipschitzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demidov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dipschitzel is trying to control the position but Demidov postures up.
Dipschitzel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demidov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demidov works over Dipschitzel with some ground and pound from guard.
Demidov landing some decent shots from guard.
Demidov throwing strikes but missing.
Demidov stands and throws Dipschitzel's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov lands a few punches from side control.
Dipschitzel tries to escape but Demidov is in control.
Demidov scoring with punches from side control.

Dipschitzel is rocked!
Demidov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dipschitzel is still on wobbly legs! Can Demidov finish him?

It looks like Slovanok Dipschitzel has been cut.
Demidov is putting a hurting on Dipschitzel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Demidov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Demidov lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Dipschitzel is trying to improve his position.
Demidov landing a few strikes.
Dipschitzel tries to improve position but can't.
Demidov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Demidov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Demidov cracks Dipschitzel with a big right hand but Dipschitzel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dipschitzel tries to improve position but can't.
Dipschitzel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Demidov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dipschitzel down.
Demidov cracks Dipschitzel with a big right hand but Dipschitzel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Demidov working the head and body with strikes.
Demidov working the body and head with strikes.
Demidov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dipschitzel to see if he's OK.
Dipschitzel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Demidov is chipping away with strikes.
Dipschitzel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Demidov is nestled in close to Dipschitzel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dipschitzel taking some punishment here, with Demidov in his half guard.
Dipschitzel tries to roll over but Demidov keeps him under control.
Demidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dipschitzel is looking to improve his position.
Dipschitzel wants to get back to his feet.
Dipschitzel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dipschitzel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dipschitzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demidov won't allow Dipschitzel to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dipschitzel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dipschitzel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dipschitzel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Demidov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dipschitzel seems to have recovered his senses.
Demidov wants to get back to full guard.
Dipschitzel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Demidov controls his leg.
Dipschitzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Demidov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dipschitzel drops back looking for a leg! Demidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demidov manages to kick Dipschitzel off! Dipschitzel jumps back into Demidov's guard.
Demidov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Demidov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slovanok Dipschitzel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dipschitzel gets the takedown into side control.
Demidov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Dipschitzel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demidov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demidov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demidov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dipschitzel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demidov working over Dipschitzel with some ground and pound. Dipschitzel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Demidov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dipschitzel tries to kick Demidov off but Demidov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Demidov there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dipschitzel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demidov.
Dipschitzel is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Demidov.
Demidov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipschitzel is trying to get back to full guard.
Demidov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dipschitzel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demidov is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Demidov.
Demidov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Demidov connects with a nice short shot to Dipschitzel's temple.
Demidov slips a nice elbow through Dipschitzel's hands, connecting with Dipschitzel's forehead.
Demidov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dipschitzel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dipschitzel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demidov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dipschitzel gets back to full guard.
Demidov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dipschitzel controls Demidov momentarily but Demidov frees himself.

Dipschitzel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Dipschitzel jumps into guard, dragging Demidov to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov prevents Dipschitzel from getting back to his feet.
Demidov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Dipschitzel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demidov lands a couple of elbows.
Dipschitzel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dipschitzel is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Demidov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demidov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Dipschitzel tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Demidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dipschitzel.
Demidov gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demidov trying to strike off his back.
Dipschitzel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Dipschitzel looking to pass the guard.
Demidov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Demidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dipschitzel has hold of Demidov's hands but Demidov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demidov slips a nice elbow through Dipschitzel's hands, connecting with Dipschitzel's forehead.
Dipschitzel punching from the bottom.
Dipschitzel wants to improve his position but Demidov is controlling well.
Dipschitzel is trying to stand up here but Demidov is controlling him well.
Dipschitzel trying to control but Demidov postures up.
Demidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Demidov stops Dipschitzel from getting back to his feet.
Demidov lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dipschitzel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demidov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demidov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dipschitzel off and has taken his back!
Dipschitzel is trying to break free.
Demidov is punishing Dipschitzel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Demidov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dipschitzel could be in trouble here!
Dipschitzel trying to control the action but Demidov just sinks the hooks in.
Demidov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Slovanok Dipschitzel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Dipschitzel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Demidov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dipschitzel hold on?!
Demidov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dipschitzel is really stuck here.
Demidov lands strikes to the head.
Demidov has the hooks in. Dipschitzel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Dipschitzel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Demidov!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demidov cracks Dipschitzel with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dipschitzel from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dipschitzel tries to escape but Demidov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dipschitzel turns into Demidov and is now in his guard.
Dipschitzel stands up over Demidov, holding on to his feet. Dipschitzel throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Demidov is out cold! Dipschitzel lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slovanok Dipschitzel!