PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andry Nosikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gibesi aymeric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nosikov
vs
aymeric

172 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andry Nosikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, gibesi aymeric!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aymeric shoots in looking for a takedown. Nosikov tries to sprawl out of it but aymeric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nosikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nosikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. aymeric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
aymeric is looking to clinch but Nosikov is avoiding it.
aymeric circles away from the clinch attempt.
aymeric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nosikov leaves aymeric with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts aymeric as he jumps to the side.
aymeric fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nosikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Andry Nosikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gibesi aymeric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
aymeric fails to land the takedown.
Nosikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nosikov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aymeric shoots in but Nosikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nosikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
aymeric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nosikov as he avoids it easily.
aymeric wants to clinch up but Nosikov keeps it at a distance.
aymeric misses with a takedown attempt

and Nosikov counters by clinching up.
aymeric looks gassed!
aymeric wants a takedown.

Nosikov pulls aymeric into guard.
aymeric prevents Nosikov from getting back to his feet.
aymeric postures up in Nosikov's guard and throws a big left but Nosikov blocks it.

Nosikov is looking for a triangle but aymeric pushes his legs off easily.
Nosikov working a defensive guard here.
aymeric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nosikov trying to control the position.
Nosikov is looking to stand up but aymeric isn't so interested in that idea.
Nosikov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
aymeric wants to stand but Nosikov is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andry Nosikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
aymeric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nosikov pinned against the cage. Nosikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

aymeric clinches up with Nosikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nosikov is trying to break the clinch but aymeric has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. aymeric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nosikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nosikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
aymeric tries to land knees in the clinch but Nosikov avoids the damage to the body.
aymeric goes for a takedown attempt but Nosikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
aymeric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
aymeric shoots for a double leg takedown but Nosikov sprawls well. He's pushed aymeric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nosikov tries to clinch up.
aymeric tries to clinch up but Nosikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nosikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
aymeric shoots in but Nosikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - aymeric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

aymeric closes the distance and pushes Nosikov back into the cage.

Nosikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nosikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
aymeric throwing strikes but missing.
aymeric throws a big right hand that misses.
Nosikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
aymeric landing some decent shots from guard.
aymeric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andry Nosikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from aymeric.
aymeric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nosikov misses with a takedown attempt - aymeric sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Nosikov with that takedown attempt.

aymeric clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nosikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. aymeric just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andry Nosikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aymeric missing with knees to the body.
Nosikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nosikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
aymeric drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nosikov pulls his leg out and moves away.

aymeric darts in and clinches Nosikov up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nosikov jumps guard but aymeric stands there with Nosikov around his waist. Nosikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
aymeric tries to land knees in the clinch but Nosikov avoids the damage to the body.
aymeric can't get the takedown.
aymeric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nosikov is defending well for now.
Nosikov gets underhooks to prevent aymeric's takedown attempt.
aymeric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nosikov is defending well for now.
Nosikov fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Nosikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
aymeric has Nosikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nosikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
aymeric missing with knees to the body.

aymeric is trying to trip Nosikov. He has hold of a leg but Nosikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. aymeric persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nosikov trying to keep a closed guard but aymeric is proving a slippery customer.
Nosikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from aymeric.
aymeric wants to stand but Nosikov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nosikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from aymeric.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nosikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nosikov, not yet.
Nosikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
aymeric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nosikov wants to sweep but no luck.
aymeric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
aymeric thows a big elbow that misses.
aymeric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
aymeric thows a big elbow that misses.
aymeric lands a couple of decent looking shots.
aymeric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nosikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nosikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nosikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
aymeric trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nosikov's guard.
Nosikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
aymeric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

aymeric decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nosikov, up you get!
aymeric tries for a takedown but Nosikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
aymeric is looking to clinch.
gibesi aymeric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
aymeric closes the distance and clinches up with Nosikov, looking for a takedown. aymeric pushes Nosikov against the cage but Nosikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
aymeric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nosikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
aymeric shoots in looking for a takedown. Nosikov tries to sprawl out of it but aymeric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nosikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
aymeric shoots in for a double leg but Nosikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
aymeric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nosikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
aymeric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nosikov sprawls well. Nosikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. aymeric gets slowly back to his feet.
Nosikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. aymeric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
aymeric looking for a takedown.
aymeric is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nosikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Nosikov gets control of aymeric's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nosikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
aymeric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

gibesi aymeric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

aymeric clinches.
Nosikov is pressed up against the cage. aymeric has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nosikov down to the mat. Nosikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
aymeric wants to clinch up but Nosikov keeps it at a distance.
No luck for aymeric with that takedown attempt.
aymeric shoots for a double leg takedown but Nosikov sprawls well. He's pushed aymeric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andry Nosikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gibesi aymeric.
Nosikov shoots in for a takedown but aymeric shows good takedown defense.
aymeric tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nosikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten aymeric somewhat.
aymeric shoots for a double leg takedown but Nosikov sprawls well. He's pushed aymeric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
aymeric wants to clinch up but Nosikov keeps it at a distance.

aymeric moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nosikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
aymeric tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nosikov wants a takedown.
Nosikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nosikov is trying to break the clinch but aymeric is controlling him.
aymeric goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nosikov prevents it.

aymeric works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
aymeric postures up.
aymeric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nosikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nosikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
aymeric throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nosikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nosikov tries to strike from the bottom.
aymeric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nosikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nosikov trying to keep a closed guard but aymeric is proving a slippery customer.
Nosikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because aymeric is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
aymeric thows a big elbow that misses.
aymeric throwing strikes but missing.
aymeric throwing strikes from guard but Nosikov blocks nicely.
aymeric must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

aymeric gets to his feet. Nosikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
aymeric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nosikov defends it nicely.
aymeric with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nosikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. aymeric won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
aymeric is looking for a sweep.
Nosikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but aymeric keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
aymeric throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
aymeric misses with a strike from the bottom.
aymeric is looking for a sweep.
aymeric is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
aymeric wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
aymeric is looking to get back to his feet here but Nosikov is keeping cool and he's managed to take aymeric's back.
aymeric can't escape the position.

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.
aymeric wants to get back to his feet.
aymeric rolls, trying to escape but Nosikov keeps control of the position.
aymeric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nosikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

aymeric is trying to shake Nosikov off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Nosikov won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andry Nosikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nosikov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andry Nosikov!