PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bran Simonides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyf Kgg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bran Simonides could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyf Kgg's chin.

Simonides
vs
Kgg

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Bran Simonides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyf Kgg!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kgg enables Simonides to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kgg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kgg wants to sweep but no luck.
Simonides working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kgg lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Kgg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simonides is one step ahead there.
Simonides is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kgg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simonides passes Kgg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonides is nestled in close to Kgg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kgg is trying to get back to full guard.
Kgg is trying to stand back up but Simonides is controlling him
Kgg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simonides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kgg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simonides.
Simonides performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kgg can do anything to dispel that myth.

Simonides is working for a kimura but Kgg is defending it quite comfortably.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kgg has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simonides missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kgg desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Simonides gets caught flat footed, as Kgg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simonides looking to control.
Kgg pushes down on Simonides's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Simonides looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonides tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Simonides gets back to full guard.
Kgg landing some decent shots from guard.
Kgg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simonides lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonides won't allow Kgg to sweep him here.
Kgg is still trying to improve position.
Simonides seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Kgg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kgg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bran Simonides dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Simonides fails to land with a series of punches.

Kgg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simonides was covering up waiting for the punch and Kgg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kgg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kgg trying to control the position from guard on top but Simonides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simonides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simonides is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonides wants to get up but he can't break Kgg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kgg seems keen to control Simonides's posture.
Simonides wants to control from the top but Kgg keeps moving.
Kgg can't keep his opponent in guard - Simonides advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kgg is trying to maintain the position but Simonides is very close to passing his half guard.
Kgg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bran Simonides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simonides seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kgg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kgg is trying to stand back up but Simonides is controlling him

Kgg manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simonides keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Kgg manages to break the clinch.
Simonides fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kgg stuffs the takedown attempt from Simonides. Simonides gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kgg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simonides napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kgg trying to control the action but Simonides is working from the bottom.

Kgg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kgg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kgg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simonides keeps working.
Simonides is pushing Kgg's head away, looking to escape. Kgg manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonides is looking to reverse the position.
Kgg taking a breather here.
Simonides is looking to regain half guard here but Kgg keeps moving and retains side control.
Kgg tries to advance to mount but Simonides denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kgg tries to stand but Simonides is controlling his head.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kgg drives through with a takedown into Simonides's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyf Kgg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kgg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kgg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kgg trying to control but Simonides is working from the bottom.
Kgg wants to pass the guard but Simonides is keeping the position.
Simonides is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kgg looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonides is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kgg is controlling him.
Simonides is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonides is working hard here to advance position.
Simonides has Kgg pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kgg pushes Simonides up against the cage in a clinch.
Kgg fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kgg is trying to trip Simonides. He has hold of a leg but Simonides is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kgg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kgg stopping the sweep attempt from Simonides.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kgg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonides is trying to control the position but Kgg postures up.
Simonides will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kgg prevents Simonides from getting back to his feet.
Kgg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kgg wants to control from the top but Simonides keeps moving.
Simonides trying to keep a closed guard but Kgg is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kgg shoots in and gets a takedown into Simonides's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kgg wants to control from the top but Simonides keeps moving.
Kgg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kgg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simonides keeping moving, preventing Kgg from controlling successfully.
Kgg is looking to advance position but Simonides has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kgg is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kgg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kgg tries to lock up and control but Simonides gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simonides looking to control but Kgg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyf Kgg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kgg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyf Kgg!