PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev has chosen Devour as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dietrich
vs
Jakovlev

197 cm
25
245 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
290 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich slaps away a takedown attempt from Jakovlev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jakovlev has a takedown stuffed.
Jakovlev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hans Dietrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Jakovlev.
Jakovlev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dietrich but Dietrich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jakovlev has a takedown stuffed.

Jakovlev shoots in and bounces Dietrich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dietrich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakovlev tries to free his leg and advance position but Dietrich is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dietrich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jakovlev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich pulls Jakovlev in to control the position.
Jakovlev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakovlev postures up in Dietrich's guard and throws a big left but Dietrich blocks it.
Jakovlev won't allow Dietrich to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jakovlev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jakovlev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dietrich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakovlev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Jakovlev from controlling successfully.
Jakovlev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakovlev trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jakovlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jakovlev throws an elbow that misses. Dietrich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jakovlev's guard. Nice move by Dietrich!
We've been hearing good reports from Dietrich's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jakovlev has his foot on Dietrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dietrich works his way back into a safe position though.
Jakovlev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jakovlev working for a triangle but Dietrich defends it easily.
Jakovlev working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich wants to control from the top but Jakovlev keeps moving.
Dietrich is stalling in the full guard.

Jakovlev is looking for a triangle but Dietrich pushes his legs off easily.
Dietrich controlling from the top position.

Jakovlev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jakovlev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dietrich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dietrich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Jakovlev working for a triangle but Dietrich defends it easily.
Jakovlev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jakovlev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dietrich swivels and escapes.

Jakovlev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jakovlev showed some decent athleticism there.
Dietrich trying to control from the bottom.

Jakovlev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dietrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Jakovlev prevents Dietrich from improving his position.
Jakovlev tries to pass to full mount but Dietrich defends it.
Jakovlev is thwarting Dietrich's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dietrich's head.
Jakovlev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jakovlev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jakovlev drops an elbow to the side of Dietrich's head.
Jakovlev misses with a head shot. Dietrich uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dietrich looking to control.
Jakovlev slips nicely into half guard.
Dietrich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jakovlev trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev cracks Dietrich with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakovlev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dietrich controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.
Dietrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jakovlev throwing strikes from guard but Dietrich blocks nicely.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Jakovlev from controlling successfully.
Jakovlev works over Dietrich with some ground and pound from guard.
Jakovlev lands a couple of digs.
Petr Jakovlev has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is in close to Dietrich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jakovlev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakovlev looking to pass the guard.
Dietrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakovlev.
Dietrich working a defensive guard here.
Jakovlev trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
Jakovlev passes Dietrich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jakovlev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dietrich defending well though.
Dietrich is looking to control Jakovlev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dietrich avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev prevents Dietrich from improving his position.
Dietrich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jakovlev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jakovlev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jakovlev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jakovlev trying to control from half guard but Dietrich is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakovlev throwing shots but Dietrich is blocking nicely.
Dietrich tries to get to full guard but Jakovlev has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Jakovlev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jakovlev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dietrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jakovlev shoots in for a takedown but Dietrich shows good takedown defense.
Dietrich lands with a nice body punch.
Jakovlev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dietrich defending well as Jakovlev loads up on a big left hand.
Dietrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakovlev.
Petr Jakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakovlev shoots in but Dietrich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hans Dietrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Jakovlev.
Jakovlev doesn't manage to clinch there - Dietrich circles away.
Jakovlev fails with the takedown.
Dietrich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jakovlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dietrich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakovlev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dietrich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dietrich leaves Jakovlev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jakovlev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dietrich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Dietrich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dietrich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dietrich thumps Jakovlev with a low kick.
Jakovlev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dietrich jabs at Jakovlev's body.
Dietrich works Jakovlev's body with a nice hook.
Dietrich lands with a straight right. Jakovlev didn't see that one coming.
Dietrich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dietrich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dietrich lunges at Jakovlev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jakovlev's hand.
Dietrich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jakovlev on the side of the head.
Dietrich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jakovlev shoots in looking for a takedown. Dietrich tries to sprawl out of it but Jakovlev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dietrich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hans Dietrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Jakovlev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dietrich.
Dietrich throws a leg kick which misses Jakovlev's front leg but catches the back leg as Jakovlev tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Dietrich.

Jakovlev is rocked!
Dietrich cracks Jakovlev with a left hook right on the temple and Jakovlev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dietrich lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jakovlev is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Dietrich!
A very excited looking Hans Dietrich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.