PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Siedenkranz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siedenkranz has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRxHHZEqwpw as his entrance music. Friedrich Siedenkranz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ivanov
vs
Siedenkranz

193 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Russia GOLD
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Siedenkranz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivanov clinches up against the cage.

Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Siedenkranz shows good takedown defense.
Siedenkranz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl out of it but Siedenkranz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedrich Siedenkranz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Siedenkranz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Siedenkranz stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a combination. Siedenkranz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Siedenkranz looks gassed!
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt

so Siedenkranz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Siedenkranz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Siedenkranz from controlling successfully.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siedenkranz on the ground.

Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siedenkranz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siedenkranz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siedenkranz advances to half guard.
Siedenkranz is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Siedenkranz trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siedenkranz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Siedenkranz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Siedenkranz fails to pull guard.
Siedenkranz tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Siedenkranz gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Siedenkranz tries to pull guard but Ivanov won't allow it.
Siedenkranz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Siedenkranz tries for a takedown but Ivanov manages to get underhooks.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Siedenkranz manages to get underhooks.
Siedenkranz goes for a takedown attempt but Ivanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Siedenkranz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Siedenkranz is proving a slippery customer.
Siedenkranz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siedenkranz trying to control the pace.
Siedenkranz is looking to pass Ivanov's guard but actually Ivanov recovers to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siedenkranz trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siedenkranz throws a big right hand that misses.
Siedenkranz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.

Siedenkranz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ivanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Siedenkranz, into his guard.
Siedenkranz pulls Ivanov in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siedenkranz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boris Ivanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ivanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Siedenkranz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Siedenkranz trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking to regain half guard here but Siedenkranz keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siedenkranz tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov throwing shots but Siedenkranz is blocking nicely.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Siedenkranz dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siedenkranz misses with some strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov digs a good hook to Siedenkranz's body.

Siedenkranz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov has Siedenkranz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ivanov looking to control.
Siedenkranz trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.

Siedenkranz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Siedenkranz counters with a takedown into side control.
Siedenkranz works to advance to full mount. Ivanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ivanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siedenkranz landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siedenkranz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siedenkranz looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siedenkranz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Siedenkranz postures up.
Siedenkranz wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.

Siedenkranz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ivanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Siedenkranz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siedenkranz controlling from the full mount.
Friedrich Siedenkranz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siedenkranz controlling from mount.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Siedenkranz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Siedenkranz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Siedenkranz counters with a shoot takedown. Ivanov fights it but they end up in guard.

Siedenkranz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siedenkranz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov looking to control.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siedenkranz controls the pace.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siedenkranz wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Siedenkranz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Siedenkranz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ivanov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Siedenkranz! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Friedrich Siedenkranz!