PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Majeklaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majeklaski comes to the cage accompanied by "Sonne"-Rammstien. 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.

Majeklaski
vs
Graf

210 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Majeklaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Graf!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Majeklaski moves into range and clinches up with Graf.

Majeklaski has picked Graf up - he's going for a ride! Majeklaski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Majeklaski stalling.
Majeklaski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Majeklaski wants to take a breather but Graf is having none of it.
Graf moves into full guard.

Graf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majeklaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majeklaski won't allow Graf to sweep him here.
Majeklaski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Majeklaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majeklaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Graf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Graf working for a triangle but Majeklaski defends it easily.
Graf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majeklaski manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf tries to free his leg and advance position but Majeklaski is retaining full guard.
Graf postures up.
Graf looking to pass the guard.
Majeklaski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graf on the ground.

Majeklaski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Graf is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Majeklaski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Graf's back instead.
Majeklaski is trying to stick to Graf's back but Graf is turning into Majeklaski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Majeklaski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graf.

Graf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Majeklaski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Majeklaski has escaped and now he's on top!
Graf wants to sweep but no luck.
Graf looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Majeklaski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Graf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Graf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majeklaski working to try and regain half guard.
Graf pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majeklaski tries to reverse the position but Graf maintains control.

Graf throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Majeklaski has his hands clasped together but Graf breaks the hold and Majeklaski is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Graf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Graf!