PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mostrovix Yasdeshka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Endan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Endan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Yasdeshka
vs
Endan

225 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
277 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mostrovix Yasdeshka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Endan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Endan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yasdeshka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Endan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasdeshka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Endan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Endan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yasdeshka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yasdeshka with a lazy takedown attempt

and Endan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mostrovix Yasdeshka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Endan lands an elbow inside that Yasdeshka shrugs off.

It looks like Mostrovix Yasdeshka has been cut.
Endan is trying to stall.
Yasdeshka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Endan prevents it.
Endan lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Endan throws an elbow but misses.
Yasdeshka has had enough of the clinch but Endan keeps him there for the moment.
Yasdeshka is breathing heavily.

Yasdeshka pulls Endan into guard.
Endan being controlled here momentarily.
Endan is looking to stand up but Yasdeshka won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Endan won't allow Yasdeshka to sweep him here.
Endan tries to stand but Yasdeshka is controlling from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Endan has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yasdeshka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Endan counters by moving into the clinch.

Endan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Endan instigates a clinch.
Endan lands a damaging elbow.
Yasdeshka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Endan prevents it.
Endan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Endan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Endan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endan lands an elbow inside that Yasdeshka shrugs off.
Endan lands an elbow just above Yasdeshka 's eye.
Endan lands an elbow inside that Yasdeshka shrugs off.
Endan lands a good knee to the midsection. Yasdeshka won't want to take too many of those.
Endan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Endan is trying to maintain a safe position but Yasdeshka gets an underhook and turns Endan into the cage.
Yasdeshka is working for takedown but Endan is calmly controlling the position for now.

Endan manages to break the clinch.

Endan moves into range and clinches up with Yasdeshka.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Endan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yasdeshka keeps control of Endan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Endan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Endan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yasdeshka uses from the top position.
Endan wants to stand but Yasdeshka is controlling the position.
Yasdeshka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasdeshka won't allow Endan to sweep him here.
Yasdeshka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasdeshka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yasdeshka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Endan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Endan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yasdeshka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yasdeshka tries to stand but Endan is controlling from the bottom.
Endan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yasdeshka is controlling him.
Endan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasdeshka is working Endan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yasdeshka throws a strike but Endan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yasdeshka looking for a sweep. Not yet Yasdeshka, not yet.
Yasdeshka has a closed guard, preventing Endan from standing up.

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.
Endan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yasdeshka throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Yasdeshka wants to sweep here but Endan controlling him for the moment.
Endan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Endan wants to stand but Yasdeshka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Endan won't allow Yasdeshka to sweep him here.
Endan wants to get up but he can't break Yasdeshka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Endan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mostrovix Yasdeshka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Yasdeshka tries for a takedown but Endan circles away easily

and Endan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yasdeshka!
Endan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Yasdeshka is working to get back to half guard.

Endan stands up from mount. Strange move.

Endan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Endan wants to stand but Yasdeshka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Endan stands and steps away. Yasdeshka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yasdeshka with a lazy takedown attempt

and Endan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Endan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Endan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yasdeshka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasdeshka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yasdeshka tries to free his leg and advance position but Endan is retaining full guard.
Yasdeshka is working hard here to advance position.
Yasdeshka postures up in Endan's guard and throws a big left but Endan blocks it.
Endan wants to get back to his feet but Yasdeshka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Endan trying to keep a closed guard but Yasdeshka is proving a slippery customer.
Yasdeshka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yasdeshka is pushing down on Endan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Endan is fighting to maintain full guard but Yasdeshka has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Endan is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasdeshka passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Endan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yasdeshka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Endan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yasdeshka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yasdeshka is pressing down on Endan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Endan is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Endan wants to get back to his feet.
Endan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasdeshka is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasdeshka stops Endan from getting back to his feet.
Yasdeshka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Endan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yasdeshka with the ground and pound from mount.
Endan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Endan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yasdeshka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Endan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Yasdeshka looking to secure an arm triangle but Endan defends it well.
Yasdeshka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yasdeshka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Endan can't escape the position.
Yasdeshka looking to finish with strikes here!
Endan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yasdeshka.
Endan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Endan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mostrovix Yasdeshka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Endan throws a series of punches but Yasdeshka moves out of range.
Yasdeshka misses with a takedown

and Endan counters by clinching up.
Endan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Endan misses with an elbow over the top.
Endan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Endan pulls guard effortlessly.
Yasdeshka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Endan is looking to stand up but Yasdeshka isn't so interested in that idea.
Yasdeshka preventing the sweep.
Yasdeshka throwing strikes from guard but Endan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Endan uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasdeshka doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Endan counters by clinching up.
Yasdeshka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Endan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mostrovix Yasdeshka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Endan moves into range and clinches up with Yasdeshka.

Endan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Endan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yasdeshka 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.
Yasdeshka won't allow Endan to get back to his feet.
Yasdeshka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yasdeshka advances position into side control!
Yasdeshka advances to mount.
Endan can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Yasdeshka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Yasdeshka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Endan is desperately trying to improve his position but Yasdeshka has a good base and remains in mount.
Yasdeshka with the ground and pound from mount.
Yasdeshka unloading with bombs!

Yasdeshka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Endan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Endan shrugs it off.
Yasdeshka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yasdeshka throws some wild stikes that Endan manages to avoid easily.
Endan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasdeshka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Endan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yasdeshka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasdeshka with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yasdeshka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yasdeshka landing shots from mount.
Yasdeshka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yasdeshka cracks Endan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yasdeshka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yasdeshka lands a heavy elbow.

Yasdeshka looking for a guillotine from mount but Endan is having none of it.
Yasdeshka landing strikes from the mount and Endan is in trouble!
Yasdeshka working Endan over with strikes here.
Endan is working to get back to half guard.
Endan wants to control but Yasdeshka is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endan is trying to escape the mount.
Yasdeshka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Endan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Endan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Endan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yasdeshka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Endan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yasdeshka landing punches.

Yasdeshka has hold of Endan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Endan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Endan wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mostrovix Yasdeshka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Endan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Endan!