PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriztov The Yeti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stef Jalz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Yeti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duran Duran- Eye of the tiger. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

The Yeti
vs
Jalz

225 cm
29
300 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

225 cm
23
400 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kriztov The Yeti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stef Jalz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yeti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jalz is out of range.
A head kick misses from The Yeti.
Jalz moves in looking to clinch but The Yeti pushes him off.
Jalz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalz slips a jab and a cross from The Yeti.
Jalz connects with a body shot that sends The Yeti's belly button to the back.
The Yeti tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jalz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The Yeti gets the takedown into side control.
Jalz regains half guard.

Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.

The Yeti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalz defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalz won't allow The Yeti to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.
The Yeti is looking to advance position but Jalz won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Yeti is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalz is looking to improve his position.

Jalz actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The Yeti escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Yeti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalz throws out a loose jab but The Yeti uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jalz has managed to clinch.
The Yeti wants to break free but Jalz has control.
Jalz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Yeti can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on The Yeti's face as he tries to break the clinch.

The Yeti successfully pulls guard.
Jalz tries to free his leg and advance position but The Yeti is retaining full guard.
The Yeti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The Yeti scrambles and gets back to his feet.

The Yeti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jalz did well to prevent The Yeti getting side control.
The Yeti is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Yeti seems to be working for a kimura but Jalz defends the submission attempt.
Jalz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jalz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Yeti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Yeti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Yeti advances to half guard.

The Yeti is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalz wants to improve his position but The Yeti is controlling well.
Jalz won't allow The Yeti to pass to mount.
Jalz tries to roll over but The Yeti keeps him under control.

The Yeti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalz defends it well.

Jalz looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Yeti 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.

Jalz actively working from the bottom here.

The Yeti stands up and beckons Jalz to join him on the feet.
Jalz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Yeti has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jalz enables The Yeti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jalz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Yeti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jalz keeping moving, preventing The Yeti from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jalz gets caught flat footed, as The Yeti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The Yeti stands and steps away. Jalz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jalz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Kriztov The Yeti has been cut.
Jalz tries a head kick but it misses.

The Yeti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jalz to the mat! Jalz manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Yeti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jalz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Jalz's face as The Yeti controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalz is trying to improve his position.
The Yeti tries to move to mount but Jalz blocks the move with his legs.
Jalz is looking to reverse the position.

The Yeti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jalz tries to bench press The Yeti off him but The Yeti keeps the position.
The Yeti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jalz!
Jalz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

The Yeti seems to be looking for submissions.
Jalz is trying to get back to full guard.

Jalz actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Yeti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jalz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalz tries to get to full guard but The Yeti has control of the leg.

Jalz looking for submissions off his back.
The Yeti tries to pass to full mount but Jalz defends it.

The Yeti is trying to work for a kimura but Jalz is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jalz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Yeti trying to control but Jalz is working from the bottom.

Jalz has his foot on The Yeti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Yeti works his way back into a safe position though.
The Yeti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The Yeti stands up from Jalz's guard - The Yeti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donk. The Yeti catches Jalz right on the button with a cross.

The Yeti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Yeti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

The Yeti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!

Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jalz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Yeti tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Jalz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.
The Yeti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jalz actively working from the bottom here.

The Yeti is trying to work for a kimura but Jalz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kriztov The Yeti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kriztov The Yeti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Yeti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Yeti connects with a nice short shot to Jalz's temple.
The Yeti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jalz tries to get to full guard but The Yeti has control of the leg.

The Yeti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jalz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Yeti.

The Yeti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kriztov The Yeti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jalz looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalz is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jalz is defending against the submission attempts here by The Yeti.

Jalz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and The Yeti pushes past his half guard into mount!

The Yeti is standing up, even though he is in mount.

The Yeti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jalz's half guard.
Jalz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jalz.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalz keeping moving, preventing The Yeti from controlling successfully.

The Yeti drops back looking for a leg! Jalz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jalz manages to kick The Yeti off! The Yeti jumps back into Jalz's guard.

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

The Yeti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Jalz gets caught napping as The Yeti dives in and scores a takedown. Jalz manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jalz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jalz wants to improve his position but The Yeti is controlling well.
The Yeti works his way into full mount!
Jalz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

The Yeti is working for a kimura but Jalz is defending it quite comfortably.
Jalz is refusing to be controlled, as The Yeti sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jalz is defending against the submission attempts here by The Yeti.
The Yeti tries to stand and escape but Jalz is controlling the position.
Jalz regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jalz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Yeti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The Yeti gets to his feet - Jalz follows without any prompting.
Stef Jalz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kriztov The Yeti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Jalz.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kriztov The Yeti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Yeti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kriztov The Yeti!
Kriztov The Yeti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.