PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Siedenkranz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jean Michel Jarre - Second Rendez-Vous. Siedenkranz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Undead. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Makarov
vs
Siedenkranz

194 cm
22
238 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Russia GOLD

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Siedenkranz!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Makarov as Siedenkranz shoots in.

Siedenkranz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Makarov keeping control of the position.
Makarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siedenkranz is working away from the top position though.

Makarov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Siedenkranz with that takedown attempt.
Makarov throws a right hand that Siedenkranz ducks under and follows up with a left that Siedenkranz also avoids with ease.
Makarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dmitri Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Siedenkranz circles away.
Makarov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Makarov is working for a kimura but Siedenkranz is defending it quite comfortably.
Siedenkranz won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.

Siedenkranz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siedenkranz looks gassed!
Makarov is pressing down on Siedenkranz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siedenkranz is holding on for now.
Makarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Siedenkranz defends it.
Siedenkranz wants to get back to full guard.

Makarov is working for a submission of some sort.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makarov misses with a takedown

and Siedenkranz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Makarov's guard now.
Siedenkranz trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Siedenkranz postures up.
Siedenkranz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makarov wants to stand and escape but Siedenkranz is having none of it.
Siedenkranz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siedenkranz distracts Makarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siedenkranz cracks Makarov with a solid left hand.
Siedenkranz passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siedenkranz trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Siedenkranz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siedenkranz is pushing down on Makarov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makarov is fighting to maintain full guard but Siedenkranz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makarov trying to hold on to Siedenkranz's head to control him but Siedenkranz postures up.

Siedenkranz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Makarov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makarov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Siedenkranz is working for a kimura but Makarov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siedenkranz trying to control from half guard but Makarov is working away.
Makarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siedenkranz is working away from the top position though.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makarov throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Siedenkranz 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.

Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Siedenkranz counters with a single leg into guard. Makarov didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.

Makarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siedenkranz is on top in guard.

Siedenkranz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makarov, up you get!
Siedenkranz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makarov as he jumps to the side.
Makarov has his takedown stuffed

and Siedenkranz counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is trying to get back to his feet.

Siedenkranz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Siedenkranz is trying to get an arm triangle but Makarov is defending well.

Siedenkranz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarov, right into the meat.
Siedenkranz misses with a takedown attempt
and Makarov counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siedenkranz has momentary wrist control but Makarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Siedenkranz trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.

Siedenkranz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Siedenkranz looking for a guillotine here but Makarov defends easily.

Siedenkranz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Siedenkranz looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makarov passes to full mount!
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siedenkranz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Makarov has control of Siedenkranz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Siedenkranz regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Makarov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Siedenkranz has worked his arm free - good work by Siedenkranz!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siedenkranz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siedenkranz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makarov works his way to full guard. Good work.

Siedenkranz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Makarov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Siedenkranz, into his guard.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Siedenkranz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Makarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Siedenkranz is keeping the position.
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.
That's time! Makarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Siedenkranz tries for a takedown but Makarov circles away easily
and Makarov counters with a straight right hand.
Makarov shoots and misses

and Siedenkranz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Siedenkranz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siedenkranz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siedenkranz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siedenkranz.
Siedenkranz trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Siedenkranz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Makarov is proving hard to escape from.
Makarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Siedenkranz is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Siedenkranz actively working from the bottom here.

Siedenkranz has one foot on Makarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Siedenkranz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Siedenkranz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makarov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Makarov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Siedenkranz defending well.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Siedenkranz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Siedenkranz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siedenkranz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siedenkranz.
Makarov 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.
Makarov wants to get up but he can't break Siedenkranz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Siedenkranz trying to strike off his back.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Siedenkranz keeps moving.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Siedenkranz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makarov advances to half guard.
Siedenkranz wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Siedenkranz is working away.
Siedenkranz is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siedenkranz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Siedenkranz trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dmitri Makarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siedenkranz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Siedenkranz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Makarov.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Siedenkranz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siedenkranz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Siedenkranz!