PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hermitcrab
vs
Hermitcrab

160 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 St Petersburg, Killblog Hermitcrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killblog Hermitcrab!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killblog Hermitcrab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Killblog Hermitcrab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killblog Hermitcrab's best efforts.

Killblog Hermitcrab actively working from the bottom here.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control from half guard but Killblog Hermitcrab is working away.
Killblog Hermitcrab has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Killblog Hermitcrab.
Killblog Hermitcrab postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killblog Hermitcrab looks a forlorn figure.
Killblog Hermitcrab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killblog Hermitcrab with the ground and pound from mount.

Killblog Hermitcrab with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Killblog Hermitcrab landing punches.

Killblog Hermitcrab defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Killblog Hermitcrab.
Killblog Hermitcrab is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killblog Hermitcrab working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Killblog Hermitcrab looks gassed!
Killblog Hermitcrab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killblog Hermitcrab seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Killblog Hermitcrab pushing down on Killblog Hermitcrab's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Killblog Hermitcrab actively working from the bottom here.
Killblog Hermitcrab scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Killblog Hermitcrab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killblog Hermitcrab is staying active underneath Killblog Hermitcrab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands with a punch from half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab wants to take a breather but Killblog Hermitcrab is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Killblog Hermitcrab 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.
Killblog Hermitcrab wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killblog Hermitcrab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killblog Hermitcrab tries to avoid it but Killblog Hermitcrab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killblog Hermitcrab to the ground. Killblog Hermitcrab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killblog Hermitcrab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killblog Hermitcrab tries to avoid it but Killblog Hermitcrab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killblog Hermitcrab to the ground. Killblog Hermitcrab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Killblog Hermitcrab closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killblog Hermitcrab to the mat! Killblog Hermitcrab manages to get full guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab postures up.
Killblog Hermitcrab preventing the sweep.

Killblog Hermitcrab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killblog Hermitcrab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killblog Hermitcrab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killblog Hermitcrab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killblog Hermitcrab's guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killblog Hermitcrab scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

Killblog Hermitcrab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killblog Hermitcrab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Killblog Hermitcrab drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killblog Hermitcrab jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killblog Hermitcrab postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but Killblog Hermitcrab is working from the bottom.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killblog Hermitcrab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Killblog Hermitcrab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killblog Hermitcrab passes into half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab gets full guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab passes Killblog Hermitcrab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Killblog Hermitcrab!
Killblog Hermitcrab is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killblog Hermitcrab can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Killblog Hermitcrab with good strikes from the mount here!
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a nice shot to the head.
Killblog Hermitcrab slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killblog Hermitcrab defending well though.
Killblog Hermitcrab is tying to control. Killblog Hermitcrab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killblog Hermitcrab slips a nice elbow through Killblog Hermitcrab's hands, connecting with Killblog Hermitcrab's forehead.
Killblog Hermitcrab won't allow Killblog Hermitcrab to pass to mount.
Killblog Hermitcrab is looking to improve his position.
Killblog Hermitcrab is trying to stand up here but Killblog Hermitcrab is controlling him well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Killblog Hermitcrab.
Killblog Hermitcrab is looking to reverse the position.
Killblog Hermitcrab can't do much from the bottom here.
Killblog Hermitcrab sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killblog Hermitcrab won't allow Killblog Hermitcrab to pass to mount.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killblog Hermitcrab dominated that round.
That's time! Killblog Hermitcrab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Killblog Hermitcrab shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Killblog Hermitcrab showed some decent athleticism there.

Killblog Hermitcrab seems to be looking for submissions.
Killblog Hermitcrab moves into full guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab cracks Killblog Hermitcrab with a solid left hand.

Killblog Hermitcrab is looking for a triangle but Killblog Hermitcrab pushes his legs off easily.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killblog Hermitcrab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killblog Hermitcrab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killblog Hermitcrab wants to control from the top but Killblog Hermitcrab keeps moving.
Killblog Hermitcrab is breathing heavily.

Killblog Hermitcrab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but Killblog Hermitcrab is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killblog Hermitcrab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killblog Hermitcrab manages to get himself to full guard.

Killblog Hermitcrab working for a triangle but Killblog Hermitcrab defends it easily.
Killblog Hermitcrab cracks Killblog Hermitcrab with a solid left hand.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killblog Hermitcrab!
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Killblog Hermitcrab that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Killblog Hermitcrab working for a guillotine from mount but Killblog Hermitcrab is in no mood to give up.
Killblog Hermitcrab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killblog Hermitcrab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killblog Hermitcrab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killblog Hermitcrab is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killblog Hermitcrab is sitting in close to Killblog Hermitcrab's body. Killblog Hermitcrab has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Killblog Hermitcrab is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Killblog Hermitcrab is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Killblog Hermitcrab.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Killblog Hermitcrab!