PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Deckin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Solovynov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Deckin
vs
Solovynov

180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Deckin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Solovynov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovynov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deckin avoids it really well and circles away.
Solovynov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Solovynov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deckin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solovynov is proving hard to escape from.
Deckin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deckin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solovynov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deckin manages to get himself to full guard.
Solovynov looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovynov pushing down on Deckin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deckin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solovynov is working away from the top position though.
Solovynov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deckin is not content to let Solovynov control the position.
Solovynov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deckin's head.
Solovynov wants to pass to mount but Deckin is defending the position.

Solovynov wants to work for an arm triangle but Deckin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Solovynov trying to mount his opponent but Deckin defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovynov is keen to just control but Deckin is a slippery customer.

Solovynov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Deckin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Solovynov!