PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Richvoten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frolov comes into the arena with Manowar - Holy War blaring out of the sound system. Richvoten has chosen Over The Rainbow as his entrance music. Victor Frolov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Frolov
vs
Richvoten

175 cm
27
136 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

150 cm
26
134 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manfred Richvoten!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richvoten pinned against the cage. Richvoten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richvoten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frolov cracks Richvoten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Richvoten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Richvoten is looking to work some ground and pound but Frolov has wrist control.
Richvoten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richvoten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richvoten throwing strikes from guard but Frolov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richvoten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richvoten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richvoten throws a big elbow that misses.
Richvoten looking to pass the guard.
Richvoten is pushing down on Frolov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frolov is fighting to maintain full guard but Richvoten has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richvoten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richvoten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richvoten not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Frolov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richvoten pulls his head out easily.
Frolov has hold of Richvoten's hands but Richvoten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richvoten lands with a punch from half guard.
Frolov has hold of Richvoten's hands but Richvoten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frolov gets full guard.
Frolov trying to control the position.
Richvoten is working Frolov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Frolov, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richvoten throws an elbow that misses. Frolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richvoten's guard. Nice move by Frolov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frolov stopping the sweep attempt from Richvoten.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richvoten trying to control the position here.
Frolov stands and throws Richvoten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frolov wants to control but Richvoten is keeping him busy.
Richvoten is trying to improve his position.
Richvoten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frolov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Richvoten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richvoten is controlling Frolov's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Frolov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richvoten sees it coming and defends easily.
Frolov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richvoten tries to get to full guard but Frolov has control of the leg.
Frolov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richvoten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frolov's back!
Richvoten lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Richvoten.
Richvoten lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Frolov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Frolov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Richvoten!

Frolov is rocked!
Richvoten landing with strikes.
Oh Frolov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Richvoten. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richvoten drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Frolov is in real trouble here! Richvoten lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Richvoten is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Richvoten!
A victorious Manfred Richvoten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.