PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Geist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Viktor Geist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aschenbreaker
vs
Geist

188 cm
27
223 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Geist!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aschenbreaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Geist's calf.
Aschenbreaker tries to clinch up.

Geist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aschenbreaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Geist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Geist from controlling successfully.
Geist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aschenbreaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Aschenbreaker, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aschenbreaker is on top in guard.
Aschenbreaker wants to stand but Geist is controlling his posture from full guard.
Geist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aschenbreaker manages to get himself to full guard.

Aschenbreaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geist defends it easily.
Geist is pushing down on Aschenbreaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aschenbreaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Geist has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aschenbreaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker is not content to let Geist control the position.
Aschenbreaker wants to improve his position but Geist is controlling well.
Geist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Geist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Aschenbreaker looking for submissions off his back.
Geist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Geist working Aschenbreaker over with strikes.
Geist drops an elbow to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Geist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker has hold of Geist's hands but Geist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Geist wants to take a breather but Aschenbreaker is having none of it.
Geist working the head and body with strikes.
Aschenbreaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aschenbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geist is one step ahead there.
Aschenbreaker is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Geist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
Geist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aschenbreaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Aschenbreaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geist chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Aschenbreaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
Geist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aschenbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geist is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Geist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Geist wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
Geist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Geist postures up and lands a big shot to Aschenbreaker's brow.
Aschenbreaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Geist.
Geist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Geist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Geist works over Aschenbreaker with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aschenbreaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Geist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aschenbreaker is keeping the position for now.
Geist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geist chips away with some ground and pound.
Aschenbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aschenbreaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geist is working Aschenbreaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Geist lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Geist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Geist shoots in and bounces Aschenbreaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Geist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
Geist won't allow Aschenbreaker to sweep him here.
Geist passes Aschenbreaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viktor Geist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geist 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.
Geist slips a nice elbow through Aschenbreaker's hands, connecting with Aschenbreaker's forehead.
Aschenbreaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Geist.
Geist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aschenbreaker is looking to improve his position.
Geist winds up and cracks Aschenbreaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Geist prevents Aschenbreaker from improving his position.
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. Geist connects with a nice short shot to Aschenbreaker's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aschenbreaker tries to get to full guard but Geist has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aschenbreaker looking for submissions off his back.
Geist trying to control from half guard but Aschenbreaker is working away.
Aschenbreaker wants to get back to full guard.

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

Geist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Geist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Geist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geist chips away with some ground and pound.
Geist with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker is trying to control the position but Geist postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Geist from controlling successfully.
Geist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Geist wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
Geist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Geist landing with the ground and pound.
Geist preventing the sweep.
Geist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
Geist cracks Aschenbreaker with a solid left hand.
Geist postures up in Aschenbreaker's guard and throws a big left but Aschenbreaker blocks it.
Aschenbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Geist from controlling successfully.
Aschenbreaker has momentary wrist control but Geist slips an elbow through the middle.
Geist stays in close to Aschenbreaker's body and controls the position.

Aschenbreaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Geist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Geist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Geist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aschenbreaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Geist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist scoring with some ground and pound.
Geist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Geist distracts Aschenbreaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aschenbreaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Geist cracks Aschenbreaker with a solid left hand.
Aschenbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Aschenbreaker, not yet.
Aschenbreaker has momentary wrist control but Geist slips an elbow through the middle.
Aschenbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Geist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Geist wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
Geist stands and throws Aschenbreaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geist connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aschenbreaker some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Geist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aschenbreaker throws a head kick that misses.
Aschenbreaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oleg Aschenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aschenbreaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Geist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Geist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aschenbreaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Geist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aschenbreaker takes a swing at Geist's ribcage but misses.
Aschenbreaker throws a leg kick but Geist sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Geist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Geist working Aschenbreaker over with strikes.
Geist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aschenbreaker tries to get to full guard but Geist has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aschenbreaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Geist wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
Geist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Geist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Geist with a nice head shot there.
Geist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Geist lands a couple of elbows.
Aschenbreaker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Geist!

Aschenbreaker has control of Geist's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Geist regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Geist is looking to get to half guard.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker wants to get back to his feet but Geist is holding on tight.
Geist working to try and regain half guard.

Aschenbreaker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Geist is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geist regains half guard.
Aschenbreaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Geist moves into full guard.
Geist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Geist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aschenbreaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Aschenbreaker decides to stand back up. Aschenbreaker steps back and let's Geist get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist tries for a takedown but Aschenbreaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aschenbreaker throws a sloppy head kick and Geist moves out of range easily.
Geist shoots in and drives through. Aschenbreaker sprawls well.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Geist.
Aschenbreaker throws a head kick but Geist moves out of range.

Geist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Geist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Geist lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Geist there.
Geist is trying to control. Aschenbreaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aschenbreaker is trying to maintain the position but Geist is very close to passing his half guard.

Aschenbreaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Geist pulls his head out easily.
Geist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Geist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Geist 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Geist!