PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Rykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gail is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Epic - Faith No More. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gynther Gail enters the cage!

Rykov
vs
Gail

200 cm
25
272 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexey Rykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gynther Gail!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rykov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gail is just out of range.
Gail is looking to clinch but Rykov is avoiding it.
Rykov throws an overhand right that lands on Gail's shoulder, as Gail tries to avoid the shot.
Gail drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Rykov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gail to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gail looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rykov holds on and takes a little breather.
Gail is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gail throws and elbow that misses. Rykov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gail's guard. Nice move by Rykov!
Gail trying to keep a closed guard but Rykov is proving a slippery customer.
Rykov pushes down on Gail's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gail is not content to let Rykov control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rykov trying to mount his opponent but Gail defends it.
Gail is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rykov jumps into side control!
Rykov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gail on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Gail's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rykov controlling the position from side mount.
Rykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gail keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail tries to bench press Rykov off him but Rykov keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gail showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rykov.
Rykov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gail.
Alexey Rykov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rykov.
Gail fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Rykov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rykov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gail is just out of range.
Gail wants to clinch up but Rykov keeps it at a distance.
Rykov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gail.
Gail closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rykov circles away.
Gail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rykov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexey Rykov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gynther Gail.

Rykov drops Gail with a beautiful combination! Gail stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rykov is looking for the KO!

It looks like Gynther Gail has been cut.
Gail loses concentration momentarily and Rykov pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Gail crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rykov finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Rykov!