PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parnisha Neprostoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). zu Lichtenberg has chosen the devils right hand as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Neprostoy
vs
zu Lichtenberg

186 cm
28
197 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

185 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Parnisha Neprostoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zu Lichtenberg throws a series of punches but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Neprostoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but zu Lichtenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
zu Lichtenberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Neprostoy. That one must have hurt.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up but Neprostoy circles away and keeps his distance.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from zu Lichtenberg. No joy for Neprostoy on that attempt.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Neprostoy.
Horrible takedown by Neprostoy or perhaps it was just good defense by zu Lichtenberg which made him look bad.
zu Lichtenberg moves out of range of the body kick from Neprostoy.
Neprostoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neprostoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around zu Lichtenberg's waist but zu Lichtenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neprostoy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neprostoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neprostoy.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neprostoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neprostoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Neprostoy. Those never looked like landing.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch but Neprostoy slips to the side

and Neprostoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Neprostoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and zu Lichtenberg defends it well.

Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neprostoy to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neprostoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Neprostoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for zu Lichtenberg!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Neprostoy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now zu Lichtenberg is on top in guard.
Neprostoy pulls zu Lichtenberg in close to prevent any damage.
zu Lichtenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neprostoy pushes zu Lichtenberg off and gets back to his feet.
zu Lichtenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neprostoy on the side of the head.
Neprostoy looks to land a body kick but zu Lichtenberg moved away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Neprostoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neprostoy is working for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neprostoy wants to free his trapped foot but zu Lichtenberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
zu Lichtenberg is staying active underneath Neprostoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neprostoy to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

zu Lichtenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neprostoy.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a body kick.
Neprostoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neprostoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. zu Lichtenberg eats them both and turns towards Neprostoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parnisha Neprostoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neprostoy is defended easily by zu Lichtenberg.
Neprostoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? zu Lichtenberg is fending him off so far but Neprostoy persists. Nope, zu Lichtenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with zu Lichtenberg but zu Lichtenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Neprostoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as zu Lichtenberg sprawls well. zu Lichtenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neprostoy gets slowly back to his feet.
zu Lichtenberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Neprostoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Neprostoy is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neprostoy.
zu Lichtenberg throws a head kick but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Neprostoy shoots for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neprostoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Neprostoy dives in and scores a takedown into zu Lichtenberg's guard.
Neprostoy trying to control the position from guard on top but zu Lichtenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neprostoy 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 Neprostoy, into his guard.
Neprostoy has a closed guard, preventing zu Lichtenberg from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy has zu Lichtenberg pulled in close to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Parnisha Neprostoy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
zu Lichtenberg dodges the punch combination from Neprostoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
Neprostoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neprostoy closes the distance and clinches up with zu Lichtenberg, looking for a takedown. Neprostoy pushes zu Lichtenberg against the cage but zu Lichtenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parnisha Neprostoy is winning the standup battle so far.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
Neprostoy shoots for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
zu Lichtenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
Neprostoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Neprostoy moves out of range.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Neprostoy is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Neprostoy is having none of it.

zu Lichtenberg gets caught napping as Neprostoy dives in and scores a takedown. zu Lichtenberg manages to retain guard.
Neprostoy trying to control the position from guard on top but zu Lichtenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy stays in close to zu Lichtenberg's body and controls the position.
Neprostoy stops zu Lichtenberg from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neprostoy 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!
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!
Neprostoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parnisha Neprostoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neprostoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neprostoy misses with a body kick.
Neprostoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
zu Lichtenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and zu Lichtenberg wants it to stay on the feet.

Neprostoy drives through with a takedown into zu Lichtenberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neprostoy advances position into side control!

Neprostoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Neprostoy 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.
Neprostoy laying and praying for a moment but zu Lichtenberg takes advantage and regains half guard.

Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neprostoy not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neprostoy is trying to work for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.
Neprostoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but zu Lichtenberg keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neprostoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and zu Lichtenberg defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neprostoy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. zu Lichtenberg is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Parnisha Neprostoy!