PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moscow Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Lovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Spartak
vs
Lovik

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Moscow Spartak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Lovik!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovik blocks a leg kick.
Spartak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lovik tries to sprawl but Spartak drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lovik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lovik looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spartak wants to stand up but Lovik has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Lovik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Spartak stands up and beckons Lovik to join him on the feet.
Lovik ducks under a wild hook from Spartak.

Lovik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lovik is working for a kimura but Spartak is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Lovik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lovik.
Spartak is trying to stand up here but Lovik is controlling him well.

Lovik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spartak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lovik looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak is looking to escape.

Lovik is trying to work for a kimura but Spartak is defending well.

Lovik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spartak defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lovik stops Spartak from getting back to his feet.
Lovik is trying to control the action in half guard but Spartak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovik prevents Spartak from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lovik is working for a kimura but Spartak is defending it quite comfortably.
Lovik is looking to take a break and control but Spartak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spartak pushes Lovik off looking to stand but Lovik dives back in and keeps control.

Lovik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lovik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spartak sees it coming and defends easily.

Spartak pushes Lovik off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Spartak counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lovik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartak is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Spartak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lovik moves out of range of the body kick.
Spartak throws a sloppy head kick and Lovik moves out of range easily.
Spartak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lovik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spartak's guard.

Lovik drops back looking for a leg! Spartak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spartak manages to kick Lovik off! Lovik jumps back into Spartak's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartak wants to stand but Lovik is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Lovik 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.

Lovik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovik looking to pass the guard.

Lovik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lovik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spartak wants to stand but Lovik is controlling the position.
Spartak keeping moving, preventing Lovik from controlling successfully.
Spartak wants to stand but Lovik is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartak keeping moving, preventing Lovik from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lovik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartak wants to stand but Lovik is controlling the position.
Lovik trying to control but Spartak is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lovik.
Spartak misses with a body shot.
Spartak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lovik counters with a takedown into side control.
Lovik wants to control but Spartak is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak is trying to get back to his feet.
Lovik trying to control the position but Spartak is working away.
Spartak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Lovik is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartak is defending well.
Lovik tries to advance to mount but Spartak denies him.
Spartak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Lovik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spartak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartak tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lovik has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Lovik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spartak wants to get back to his feet.

Lovik is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartak is defending well.
Spartak tries to escape but Lovik is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lovik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lovik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spartak tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Spartak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovik on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lovik working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartak controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Lovik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Spartak throws a head kick that misses.

Lovik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lovik wants to work for an arm triangle but Spartak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spartak wants to get back to his feet.

Lovik is trying for a kimura here. Spartak looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lovik wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Lovik!