PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herold Hassium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich zu Lichtenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hassium
vs
zu Lichtenberg

171 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bloodbath Fighting Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herold Hassium!
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, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassium shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has zu Lichtenberg pinned against the cage. zu Lichtenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
zu Lichtenberg tries for a takedown but Hassium circles away easily

so Hassium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hassium drops back, looking for a kneebar! zu Lichtenberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. zu Lichtenberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from zu Lichtenberg!
Hassium tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassium prevents zu Lichtenberg from improving position.
Hassium tries to buck zu Lichtenberg off but zu Lichtenberg is having none of it.
Hassium looking for a sweep but zu Lichtenberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hassium could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hassium tries to reverse the position but zu Lichtenberg maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg looking to control but Hassium is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hassium sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Hassium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but zu Lichtenberg pulls his head out easily.
Hassium is breathing heavily.
Hassium is not content to let zu Lichtenberg control the position.
Hassium is looking to improve his position.

Hassium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but zu Lichtenberg pulls his head out easily.
zu Lichtenberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hassium controls his leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch

so Hassium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassium prevents zu Lichtenberg from getting back to his feet.

zu Lichtenberg decides to stand back up. zu Lichtenberg steps back and let's Hassium get back to his feet.
Hassium shoots in for a double leg but zu Lichtenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch.
zu Lichtenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassium circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassium shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. zu Lichtenberg defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herold Hassium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassium defends it nicely.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a wild combination.
Hassium fails to land the takedown.
zu Lichtenberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
zu Lichtenberg shoots and misses

and Hassium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hassium has gone for a leg lock! zu Lichtenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hassium's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herold Hassium dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hassium shoots in and bounces zu Lichtenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hassium postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! zu Lichtenberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hassium, into his guard.

Hassium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but zu Lichtenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hassium has a closed guard, preventing zu Lichtenberg from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hassium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. zu Lichtenberg is aware though and is defending well.
zu Lichtenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hassium's guard.
Hassium lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for zu Lichtenberg!
zu Lichtenberg is breathing heavily.

Hassium jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… zu Lichtenberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by zu Lichtenberg and Hassium has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Hassium is trying to get an arm triangle but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassium prevents zu Lichtenberg from escaping the position.

Hassium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zu Lichtenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.

Hassium is trying to get an arm triangle but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hassium is trying to get an arm triangle but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.

Hassium goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, zu Lichtenberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hassium but great work by zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg wants to control but Hassium is keeping him busy.
Hassium is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on zu Lichtenberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herold Hassium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but zu Lichtenberg pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
zu Lichtenberg wants to stand up but Hassium has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Hassium looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
zu Lichtenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herold Hassium dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hassium takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassium is trying hard to land a takedown here. zu Lichtenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
zu Lichtenberg with a nice cross.
Hassium moves in looking to clinch but zu Lichtenberg pushes him off.
zu Lichtenberg throws a low kick but Hassium avoids it.
No joy there for zu Lichtenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hassium is trying to drag zu Lichtenberg to the mat but zu Lichtenberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hassium turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hassium manages to end up in side control.
zu Lichtenberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Hassium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by zu Lichtenberg, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hassium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zu Lichtenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.

Hassium is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. zu Lichtenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
zu Lichtenberg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hassium swings around for an armbar but zu Lichtenberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hassium's guard.

Hassium looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hassium escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. zu Lichtenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

zu Lichtenberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
zu Lichtenberg punishes Hassium's body with a nice straight punch.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from zu Lichtenberg finds it's way through Hassium's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from zu Lichtenberg as Hassium shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herold Hassium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a kick to the body

and Hassium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
zu Lichtenberg wants to get back to his feet but Hassium is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hassium is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! zu Lichtenberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! zu Lichtenberg has escaped and now he's on top!

zu Lichtenberg stands and steps away. Hassium gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Hassium is having none of it.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassium dodges the punch combination from zu Lichtenberg.
Hassium tries to clinch but zu Lichtenberg moves out of range.
zu Lichtenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassium takes one to the side of the head.

Hassium shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in zu Lichtenberg's guard.

Hassium drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and zu Lichtenberg dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hassium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. zu Lichtenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. zu Lichtenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
zu Lichtenberg wants to stand but Hassium has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heinrich zu Lichtenberg.
I think Hassium has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herold Hassium!