PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fichten Klatscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Klatscher
vs
Morozov

186 cm
27
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

199 cm
21
204 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fichten Klatscher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klatscher throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Ivan Morozov has been cut.
Morozov dives in for a single leg takedown but Klatscher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morozov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Morozov has hold of one of Klatscher's legs. Klatscher is fighting the takedown attempt but Morozov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Klatscher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morozov is aware though and is defending well.
Klatscher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klatscher controls Morozov momentarily but Morozov frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klatscher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morozov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Morozov won't allow Klatscher to get back to his feet.
Klatscher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Klatscher working for a triangle but Morozov defends it easily.
Klatscher keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
Morozov being controlled here momentarily.

Klatscher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Klatscher.
Morozov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Klatscher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morozov defends well.
Klatscher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morozov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klatscher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morozov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morozov prevents Klatscher from improving his position.
Klatscher looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morozov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klatscher sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morozov with the ground and pound but Klatscher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Klatscher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morozov's guard.
Klatscher trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klatscher throwing strikes but missing.
Klatscher forces his way into half guard.
Klatscher wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Klatscher is controlling well.
Morozov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Klatscher is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klatscher is pressing down on Morozov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morozov is holding on for now.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klatscher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klatscher's back!
A lull in the action here.
Klatscher tries to break free.
Morozov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Klatscher up.
Klatscher looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Klatscher's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Klatscher is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morozov gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klatscher is trying to break free.
Klatscher trying to control but not successfully.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morozov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Klatscher is trapped and Morozov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Klatscher trying to control the position but Morozov manages to sink in the hooks.
Morozov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Klatscher tries to roll but Morozov sticks to his back.
Well, with Morozov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Klatscher is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Morozov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Klatscher with him. Klatscher is trying to defend but Morozov has an arm under the chin now! Klatscher grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Morozov!
Ivan Morozov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.