PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franz Nudelquetscher (ranked 4530 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberts Lielais (ranked 4864 p4p, 377 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.

Nudelquetscher
vs
Lielais

169 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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, Franz Nudelquetscher!
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, Gilberts Lielais!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nudelquetscher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lielais as he avoids it easily.
Nudelquetscher tries to close the distance and clinch but Lielais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lielais is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lielais clinches up with Nudelquetscher and pushes him back against the cage.
Lielais is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nudelquetscher to keep the fight standing.
Lielais on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lielais blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lielais is trying to pull guard but Nudelquetscher has him pressed against the cage.
Nudelquetscher misses with a punch to the body.
Nudelquetscher throws a head punch that misses.
Nudelquetscher controlling the action here for a moment.
Nudelquetscher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lielais after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lielais tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franz Nudelquetscher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberts Lielais.
Nudelquetscher misses with a body punch.

Lielais gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nudelquetscher looking for submissions off his back.
Nudelquetscher wants to control the action here but instead Lielais manages to pass to full mount!
Lielais really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nudelquetscher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nudelquetscher is trying to escape the mount.
Nudelquetscher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lielais lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lielais manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nudelquetscher to take his back!
Good control from Lielais.

Nudelquetscher 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 Lielais gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lielais is looking to control Nudelquetscher but Nudelquetscher is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Lielais looking for the RNC.
Nudelquetscher manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lielais's guard. Nice work there by Nudelquetscher.
Nudelquetscher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nudelquetscher throws a big right hand that misses.
Nudelquetscher is looking to work some ground and pound but Lielais has wrist control.
Lielais wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lielais trying to control the position.
Lielais wants to sweep but no luck.
Lielais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nudelquetscher.
Lielais keeping moving, preventing Nudelquetscher from controlling successfully.
Nudelquetscher distracts Lielais with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nudelquetscher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nudelquetscher wants to control from the top but Lielais keeps moving.
Lielais lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberts Lielais 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.

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

Nudelquetscher is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lielais is working for takedown but Nudelquetscher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lielais misses with some punches.
Lielais prevents Nudelquetscher from breaking the clinch.

Lielais breaks from the clinch.
Nudelquetscher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nudelquetscher wants to clinch.
Lielais slaps away a takedown attempt from Nudelquetscher, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nudelquetscher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nudelquetscher tries to clinch there but Lielais circles away.
Nudelquetscher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lielais tries to avoid it but Nudelquetscher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lielais to the ground. Lielais escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Nudelquetscher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nudelquetscher moves in looking to clinch but Lielais pushes him off.
Nudelquetscher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franz Nudelquetscher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nudelquetscher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lielais sprawls well. Lielais wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nudelquetscher gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lielais looks for a takedown but Nudelquetscher sprawls well.

Nudelquetscher forces Lielais back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lielais dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lielais blocking some punches.
Lielais is trying to pull guard but Nudelquetscher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lielais is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nudelquetscher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lielais blocks it with crossed arms.
Nudelquetscher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nudelquetscher wants a takedown but no success here.

Lielais manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nudelquetscher as Lielais shoots in.

Lielais gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nudelquetscher is positioning himself well to prevent Lielais advancing to mount.
Nudelquetscher wants to get back to full guard.
Lielais trying to mount his opponent but Nudelquetscher defends it.

Lielais postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nudelquetscher to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Lielais. No joy for Nudelquetscher on that attempt.
Lielais steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nudelquetscher.

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.
Lielais changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nudelquetscher tries to avoid it but Lielais manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nudelquetscher to the ground. Nudelquetscher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nudelquetscher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nudelquetscher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lielais sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nudelquetscher somewhat.

Nudelquetscher has closed the distance and engaged Lielais in a clinch.

Lielais breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Nudelquetscher has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nudelquetscher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lielais shoots in for a double leg but Nudelquetscher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Nudelquetscher with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gilberts Lielais will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nudelquetscher fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nudelquetscher gets the takedown into side control.
Nudelquetscher tries to advance to mount but Lielais denies him.
Lielais is looking for a sweep.

Nudelquetscher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lielais stops Nudelquetscher from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nudelquetscher moves into full mount!

Lielais defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nudelquetscher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lielais is in a horrible position here. Nudelquetscher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nudelquetscher looking to control but Lielais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lielais is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Lielais defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nudelquetscher.
Lielais regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lielais has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nudelquetscher is on him like a limpet, forcing Lielais back against the cage.

Lielais drags the fight down to the ground.
Lielais keeping full guard, as Nudelquetscher tries to pass.
Nudelquetscher wants to control from the top but Lielais keeps moving.
Nudelquetscher is in close to Lielais's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lielais looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nudelquetscher passes Lielais's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Nudelquetscher decides to stand up.
Nudelquetscher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lielais swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lielais is looking to clinch.
Nudelquetscher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lielais as he avoids it easily.
Nudelquetscher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lielais.
Lielais scores with a three punch combo!
Gilberts Lielais seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nudelquetscher is looking to clinch.
Lielais stuffs the takedown attempt from Nudelquetscher. Nudelquetscher gets slowly back to his feet.
Lielais tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lielais shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nudelquetscher defends it nicely.

Nudelquetscher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lielais explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Franz Nudelquetscher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nudelquetscher tries a head kick but it misses.
Lielais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilberts Lielais is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lielais shoots in for a double leg but Nudelquetscher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gilberts Lielais.
I've got Lielais 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberts Lielais!
Franz Nudelquetscher spoke after the fight, saying 'oof'.