PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Soendergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salim MAkeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soendergaard
vs
MAkeev

186 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Soendergaard!
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, Salim MAkeev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MAkeev tries to score with a low kick but Soendergaard moves his leg out of the way.
MAkeev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soendergaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MAkeev as he jumps to the side.
MAkeev looks to land a combination but Soendergaard avoids it well.
Soendergaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MAkeev misses with a series of wild punches.
MAkeev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soendergaard is out of range.
MAkeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from MAkeev does no damage.
MAkeev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soendergaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
MAkeev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MAkeev there as he acknowledges the shot.

Soendergaard scores with a takedown into MAkeev's guard.
Soendergaard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soendergaard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soendergaard wants to control from the top but MAkeev keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soendergaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soendergaard advances to half guard.
MAkeev looks gassed!
Soendergaard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Soendergaard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MAkeev defends it well.
Soendergaard controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MAkeev is not content to let Soendergaard control the position.

That's two 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.

Soendergaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soendergaard wants to free his trapped foot but MAkeev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soendergaard trying to pass the guard but MAkeev defending well.
Soendergaard is looking to take a break and control but MAkeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Soendergaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soendergaard wants to pass to mount but MAkeev is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soendergaard wants to control but MAkeev is keeping him busy.
Soendergaard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MAkeev is squirming around, avoiding Soendergaard's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soendergaard scores a takedown into full mount!
MAkeev is bucking up trying to escape but Soendergaard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soendergaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MAkeev is looking to escape.

Soendergaard looking to secure an arm triangle but MAkeev defends it well.
MAkeev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soendergaard looking to finish with strikes here!
MAkeev is breathing heavily.
Soendergaard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soendergaard with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Salim MAkeev has been cut.
Soendergaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MAkeev is looking to escape.
MAkeev tries to buck Soendergaard off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MAkeev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Soendergaard controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard wants to control the pace but MAkeev is squirming around nicely.
Soendergaard controlling from mount.
Soendergaard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MAkeev because Soendergaard loaded up on that one.
Soendergaard wants to control the pace but MAkeev is squirming around nicely.
Soendergaard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MAkeev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Soendergaard.
Soendergaard working MAkeev over with strikes here.
Soendergaard working away from the top, dropping strikes.

The cut above Salim MAkeev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soendergaard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Soendergaard looking to control but MAkeev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Soendergaard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MAkeev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soendergaard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MAkeev to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Soendergaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salim MAkeev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Soendergaard feints and as MAkeev raises his hands in defense, Soendergaard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soendergaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christian Soendergaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soendergaard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Soendergaard looking to sit in guard and control but MAkeev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Soendergaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

MAkeev stands up from Soendergaard's guard - MAkeev perhaps looking for a knockout.
MAkeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MAkeev throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soendergaard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soendergaard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soendergaard wants to free his trapped foot but MAkeev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soendergaard is keen to just control but MAkeev is a slippery customer.

Soendergaard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. MAkeev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soendergaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Soendergaard!