PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jierdan Firkragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HiJah Forivah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firkragg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wake Up. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Firkragg
vs
Forivah

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jierdan Firkragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, HiJah Forivah!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forivah looks to land a combination. Firkragg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Forivah scores with a one two! Firkragg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Firkragg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Forivah.

It looks like Jierdan Firkragg has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forivah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firkragg.
Forivah scores with a three punch combo!
Forivah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forivah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Firkragg throws a lazy uppercut
and Forivah counters with a series of strikes. Firkragg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forivah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Firkragg is rocked!
Forivah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firkragg throws out the jab.
Firkragg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forivah as he avoids it easily.
Forivah is working the combinations to good effect here.
Forivah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Firkragg feints and as Forivah raises his hands in defense, Firkragg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forivah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Firkragg is controlling him.
Firkragg wants to control from the top but Forivah keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jierdan Firkragg.
Forivah wants to clinch

and Firkragg counters with a single leg into guard. Forivah didn't expect that.
Firkragg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Forivah keeping moving, preventing Firkragg from controlling successfully.
Firkragg passes Forivah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Firkragg wants to control but Forivah is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firkragg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forivah trying desperately to get to his feet.
Firkragg wants to control the pace but Forivah is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Firkragg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Firkragg controlling the position easily from mount.
Firkragg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forivah is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forivah wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Forivah looks winded!
Forivah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Firkragg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forivah is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg works his way to his opponent's back.

Firkragg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Forivah tries to escape but Firkragg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Firkragg is persistently looking for the submission but Forivah is defending it well.
Forivah is keeping busy.

Firkragg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Forivah has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Forivah staying busy and making it hard for Firkragg to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forivah tries to escape the position.
Forivah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firkragg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firkragg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Forivah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Forivah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Forivah trying to get back to his feet but Firkragg is in full control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firkragg is looking to control Forivah but Forivah is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Forivah tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jierdan Firkragg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Firkragg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forivah was well out of range. Poor timing from Firkragg.
Forivah throws out a powerful jab.
Forivah throws a sloppy head kick and Firkragg moves out of range easily.
HiJah Forivah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firkragg throws an off balance right hand
and Forivah counters with a left and a right that stings Firkragg.
Forivah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Forivah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Forivah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Forivah tries to bum rush Firkragg with a series of wild strikes but Firkragg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Forivah.
Firkragg tries to clinch there but Forivah circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forivah.
Forivah is breathing heavily.
Firkragg loads up on a big right hand but Forivah slips the punch.
Firkragg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firkragg. Forivah does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firkragg looks to throw the jab but Forivah is out of range.
Firkragg throws a lazy right hand but Forivah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forivah doesn't manage to clinch there - Firkragg circles away.
Forivah misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firkragg.
Forivah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Forivah misses.
HiJah Forivah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firkragg tried to score with a low kick but Forivah checks it.

Firkragg dives in and scores a takedown into Forivah's guard.
Firkragg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Firkragg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Firkragg is staying tight to Forivah's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg trying to control the action but Forivah is working from the bottom.
Firkragg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Forivah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jierdan Firkragg.
Forivah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Firkragg jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Firkragg misses its intended target.
Forivah ducks under a wild hook from Firkragg.
Forivah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firkragg.
Firkragg misses with a low kick.
Firkragg circles away from the clinch attempt

and Firkragg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Forivah's guard.
Jierdan Firkragg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forivah keeping moving, preventing Firkragg from controlling successfully.
Firkragg passes Forivah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Firkragg is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg is keen to just control but Forivah is a slippery customer.
Firkragg passes to full mount!
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!
Forivah has given up his back.
Forivah staying busy and making it hard for Firkragg to control.

Firkragg looking to break Forivah's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Forivah remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Firkragg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Firkragg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jierdan Firkragg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Forivah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firkragg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Firkragg tried to score with a low kick but Forivah checks it.
HiJah Forivah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firkragg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Forivah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firkragg.
Forivah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Firkragg backs up against the cage.
Forivah scores with a one two! Firkragg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forivah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Firkragg has a takedown stuffed.
Firkragg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firkragg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Forivah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Firkragg back to the cage. Forivah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Forivah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forivah works Firkragg's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Forivah scores with a four punch combination!
Forivah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Forivah. Beautiful body shot.
Firkragg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Firkragg throws an overhand right that lands on Forivah's shoulder, as Forivah tries to avoid the shot.
Firkragg drops his hands momentarily and Forivah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forivah looks to land a combination. Firkragg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Firkragg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Firkragg pulls guard effortlessly.
Firkragg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Firkragg is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firkragg slips nicely into half guard.
Forivah is trying to stand.
Firkragg is trying to control. Forivah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Firkragg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forivah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Firkragg.
Forivah wants to get back to his feet.
Firkragg prevents Forivah from improving his position.
Firkragg is looking to take a break and control but Forivah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forivah wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg is trying to control. Forivah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jierdan Firkragg just wasn't active enough.
Firkragg shoots in looking for a takedown but Forivah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Firkragg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jierdan Firkragg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forivah doesn't manage to clinch there - Firkragg circles away.
Firkragg slips a jab and a cross from Forivah.
Firkragg throws a big shot that misses.
Firkragg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forivah.
Forivah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forivah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forivah wants it to stay on the feet.
Forivah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forivah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forivah misses with a wild combination.
HiJah Forivah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forivah moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to HiJah Forivah.
I think Firkragg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... HiJah Forivah!