PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Vissarionovitch Djougachvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siggi Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vissarionovitch Djougachvili comes to the cage accompanied by La varsovienne. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vissarionovitch Djougachvili
vs
Herrmann

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Vissarionovitch Djougachvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siggi Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herrmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vissarionovitch Djougachvili somewhat.

Herrmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vissarionovitch Djougachvili was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herrmann trying to control but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili is working from the bottom.
Herrmann chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herrmann.
Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Herrmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herrmann preventing the sweep.
Herrmann postures up in Vissarionovitch Djougachvili's guard and throws a big left but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili blocks it.
Herrmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vissarionovitch Djougachvili's head.
Herrmann throws a strike but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herrmann can do anything to dispel that myth.

Herrmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vissarionovitch Djougachvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herrmann wants to stand up but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vissarionovitch Djougachvili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Herrmann pushes Vissarionovitch Djougachvili off and scrambles back to his feet.

Herrmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili is breathing heavily.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili is not content to let Herrmann control the position.
Herrmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrmann drops an elbow to the side of Vissarionovitch Djougachvili's head.
Herrmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrmann is nestled in close to Vissarionovitch Djougachvili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herrmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Herrmann wants to stand up but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Herrmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Herrmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vissarionovitch Djougachvili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herrmann thows a huge punch but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herrmann seems to be working for a kimura but Vissarionovitch Djougachvili defends the submission attempt.
Herrmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Herrmann.
Herrmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herrmann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Herrmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vissarionovitch Djougachvili has hold of Herrmann's hands but Herrmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Herrmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vissarionovitch Djougachvili has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siggi Herrmann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Herrmann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vissarionovitch Djougachvili!
Herrmann landing punches.
Herrmann with shots to the head and body - Vissarionovitch Djougachvili looks very uncomfortable down there.

Vissarionovitch Djougachvili is rocked!
Herrmann cracks Vissarionovitch Djougachvili with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siggi Herrmann!