PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuck Fou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fou
vs
Einstein

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Yuck Fou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Red Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Einstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Einstein showed some decent athleticism there.
Einstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Einstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fou won't allow Einstein to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Einstein is looking for a kimura but Fou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Einstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Fou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Einstein on the ground.

Einstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Einstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fou trying to control here.
Einstein wants to control but Fou is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fou wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Fou. No joy for Einstein on that attempt.
Einstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Einstein fails with the takedown.
Einstein looks gassed!
Fou cracks Einstein with a good jab.

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.
Fou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fou scores with a jab. Einstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fou lands with a nice combination. Einstein backs away looking to recover.

Einstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Einstein seems content to control.
Einstein wants to pass to mount but Fou is defending the position.

Einstein is looking for a kimura but Fou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Fou is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Einstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Fou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Einstein is looking to advance position but Fou won't allow it.

Einstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fou sees it coming and defends easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fou thuds his right hand into Einstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
A right-left combo lands from Fou.
Einstein tries for a takedown but Fou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuck Fou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Einstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yuck Fou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fou lands a nice shot to the body.
Einstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fou.
Einstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left and a right from Fou both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
Fou looks to land a combination. Einstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fou connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice combination there by Fou.
Fou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Einstein on the side of the head.
Fou's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fou duly obliges.
Fou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fou's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fou duly obliges.
Fou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Yuck Fou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fou works over Einstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Fou.
A combination from Fou does no damage.
Fou dips to his left and cracks Einstein with an uppercut!
Einstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fou pinned against the cage. Fou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fou lands a nice hook to Einstein's body. Einstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Fou tries to bum rush Einstein with a series of wild strikes but Einstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein shoots in but no luck this time.
Einstein is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Fou.
Fou scores with a body shot.
Fou lands with a nice combination. Einstein backs away looking to recover.
Einstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fou throws a combination. Einstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fou misses with a double jab.
Einstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fou.
Some wild striking there from Fou.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
Yuck Fou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fou scores with a one two! Einstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fou lands with a nice combination. Einstein backs away looking to recover.
Einstein fails with the takedown.
Yuck Fou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Einstein.
Einstein tries to move into range but Fou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fou throws a right hand that Einstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Einstein also avoids with ease.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Einstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Fou tries to sprawl out of it but Einstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Einstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Fou sprawls well. He's pushed Einstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fou scores with a hook.
Fou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fou throws a series of strikes that have Einstein backpedaling.

Einstein shoots in and bounces Fou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Einstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Einstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Einstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fou keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Einstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Einstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fou keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Einstein trying to control but Fou is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fou scores with a jab to the body.
Fou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Einstein backs up against the cage.
Fou is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left and a right from Fou both land. Nice combination.
Fou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Einstein shoots in and drives through. Fou sprawls well.
Fou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Fou scores with a four punch combination!
Fou's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fou duly obliges.
Fou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Einstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fou scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Fou does no damage.
Einstein closes the distance and clinches up with Fou, looking for a takedown. Einstein pushes Fou against the cage but Fou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuck Fou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fou as he jumps to the side.
Fou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuck Fou dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fou lands a glancing blow to the side of Einstein's head.
Einstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fou circles away.
Fou lands with a nice combination. Einstein backs away looking to recover.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Einstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Einstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fou circles away.
Fou throws a series of punches but Einstein avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fou stuffs the takedown.
Yuck Fou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Einstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fou cracks a nice hook into Einstein's ribs.
Fou throws a combination. Einstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Fou both land. Nice combination.
Fou stalks Einstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Einstein's face. Einstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Fou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Einstein in his tracks.
Fou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fou throws a one two combo.
Fou lands with a nice combination. Einstein backs away looking to recover.
Fou scores with a one two! Einstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fou throws a right and a left that Einstein avoids nicely.
Fou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Einstein shoots in but no luck this time.
Fou lands a jab to Einstein's midsection.
Einstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fou throws a series of strikes that have Einstein backpedaling.
Fou lands a with a good body shot.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
Einstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Einstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Einstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fou swivels and escapes.
Fou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fou scores with a nice strike.
Fou throws a one two combo.
Einstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fou.

Einstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Einstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fou defending well though.
Fou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Einstein.

Einstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Fou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Einstein is keen to just control but Fou is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuck Fou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Einstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fou wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Einstein trying to control the action but Fou is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Fou.

Einstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Einstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Fou is retaining full guard.
Einstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Einstein advances to half guard.
Fou wants to get back to his feet.
Fou is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Red Einstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Einstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fou sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Red Einstein.
I think Fou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuck Fou!