PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yanis Pichurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akaki Marjanishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marjanishvili has chosen Sabaton - Panzerkampf as his entrance music. Akaki Marjanishvili has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yanis Pichurin's chin.

Pichurin
vs
Marjanishvili

173 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yanis Pichurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akaki Marjanishvili!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichurin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marjanishvili sprawls well. Marjanishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pichurin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pichurin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marjanishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pichurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Marjanishvili tries to sprawl out of it but Pichurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marjanishvili manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pichurin dives in and grabs Marjanishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marjanishvili pushes down on Pichurin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yanis Pichurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Pichurin.
Pichurin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marjanishvili shoots in and drives through. Pichurin sprawls well.

Pichurin clinches.
A knee to the head by Pichurin.
Pichurin lands a damaging elbow.
Marjanishvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pichurin prevents it.

Pichurin jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marjanishvili won't allow Pichurin to get back to his feet.
Pichurin looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marjanishvili wants to control from the top but Pichurin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Akaki Marjanishvili has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pichurin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marjanishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Pichurin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pichurin duly obliges.
Pichurin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marjanishvili.
Pichurin fails to land the takedown.
Pichurin is breathing heavily.
Pichurin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marjanishvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pichurin avoids it really well and circles away.
Pichurin moves in looking to clinch but Marjanishvili pushes him off.
Akaki Marjanishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marjanishvili fails with the takedown.
Marjanishvili shoots in but Pichurin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pichurin.

Pichurin moves into range and clinches up with Marjanishvili.
Marjanishvili takes a shot to the head.

Pichurin breaks from the clinch.

Pichurin rushes Marjanishvili and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pichurin jumps guard.
Marjanishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanishvili stops Pichurin from standing up.
Marjanishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Marjanishvili stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marjanishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pichurin.
Pichurin moves in looking to clinch but Marjanishvili pushes him off.
Pichurin misses with a series of wild punches.
Marjanishvili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marjanishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Pichurin shoots in for a double leg but Marjanishvili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marjanishvili shoots in but Pichurin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pichurin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marjanishvili.
Marjanishvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Pichurin.
Pichurin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marjanishvili is fending him off so far but Pichurin persists. Nope, Marjanishvili circles away and we're back to standing.
Marjanishvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pichurin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marjanishvili.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Pichurin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pichurin slaps away a takedown attempt from Marjanishvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Marjanishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichurin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marjanishvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pichurin.
Marjanishvili shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pichurin defends it nicely.
Marjanishvili tries to clinch up

and Pichurin counters by moving into the clinch.
Pichurin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pichurin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marjanishvili up against the cage.
Pichurin gets underhooks to prevent Marjanishvili's takedown attempt.

Marjanishvili manages to break the clinch.
Marjanishvili is breathing heavily.
Pichurin tries to clinch there but Marjanishvili circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marjanishvili.
Yanis Pichurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akaki Marjanishvili.
Nice takedown defense from Pichurin. No joy for Marjanishvili on that attempt.
Marjanishvili shoots in for a takedown but Pichurin shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marjanishvili takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pichurin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pichurin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pichurin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pichurin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Pichurin breaks from the clinch.

Pichurin takes the fight into the clinch.
Marjanishvili tries for a takedown but Pichurin manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Pichurin.
Pichurin landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Pichurin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pichurin has closed the distance and engaged Marjanishvili in a clinch.
Pichurin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pichurin lands a damaging elbow.
Pichurin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pichurin scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Marjanishvili is trying to drag Pichurin to the mat but Pichurin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Pichurin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pichurin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marjanishvili being controlled here momentarily.

Marjanishvili has gone for a leg lock! Pichurin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marjanishvili's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichurin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marjanishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pichurin is looking to work some ground and pound but Marjanishvili has wrist control.
Pichurin is stalling in the full guard.
Pichurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marjanishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yanis Pichurin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pichurin tries to clinch up but Marjanishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Marjanishvili shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pichurin eats them both and turns towards Marjanishvili to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yanis Pichurin is winning the standup battle so far.
Pichurin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marjanishvili.
Pichurin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marjanishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yanis Pichurin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marjanishvili shoots in but Pichurin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Marjanishvili as Pichurin shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pichurin darts in and clinches Marjanishvili up against the cage.
Pichurin jumps guard but Marjanishvili stands there with Pichurin around his waist. Pichurin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marjanishvili is trying to drag Pichurin to the mat but Pichurin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yanis Pichurin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marjanishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Marjanishvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pichurin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marjanishvili somewhat.
Pichurin feints a jab promting Marjanishvili to slip. Pichurin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marjanishvili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marjanishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichurin pinned against the cage. Pichurin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yanis Pichurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akaki Marjanishvili.
Pichurin shoots in for a double leg but Marjanishvili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Pichurin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marjanishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Marjanishvili stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichurin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marjanishvili.
Pichurin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pichurin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pichurin is looking to clinch.
Marjanishvili shoots in for a takedown but Pichurin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pichurin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marjanishvili throws out the jab.
Pichurin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pichurin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marjanishvili as he avoids it easily.
Marjanishvili dives in and grabs Pichurin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pichurin pushes down on Marjanishvili's head and hops out.
Pichurin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marjanishvili as he avoids it easily.
Pichurin is looking to clinch but Marjanishvili is avoiding it.
Pichurin stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pichurin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pichurin just leaning against Marjanishvili, taking a breather.
Pichurin looking to stall.
Marjanishvili tries for a takedown but Pichurin manages to get underhooks.
Marjanishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pichurin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pichurin.
Pichurin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichurin looking to throw knees to the head but Marjanishvili is blocking nicely.
Marjanishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pichurin with a knee to the head.
Marjanishvili jumps guard but Pichurin stands there with Marjanishvili around his waist. Marjanishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marjanishvili has Pichurin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pichurin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichurin pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pichurin rushes Marjanishvili and presses him up against the cage.

Pichurin breaks from the clinch.
Pichurin tries to clinch but Marjanishvili moves out of range.
Marjanishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Pichurin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pichurin dives in and grabs Marjanishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marjanishvili pushes down on Pichurin's head and hops out.
Marjanishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichurin as he jumps to the side.
Marjanishvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pichurin throws a right hand that Marjanishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Marjanishvili also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pichurin is defended easily by Marjanishvili.
Marjanishvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marjanishvili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichurin as he avoids it easily.

Pichurin darts in and clinches Marjanishvili up against the cage.
Pichurin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Pichurin manages to break the clinch.
Marjanishvili closes the distance and clinches up with Pichurin, looking for a takedown. Marjanishvili pushes Pichurin against the cage but Pichurin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pichurin tries to clinch but Marjanishvili is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marjanishvili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pichurin. That one must have hurt.
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!
Marjanishvili fails with the takedown.
Marjanishvili looks for a takedown but Pichurin sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yanis Pichurin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pichurin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yanis Pichurin!