PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rekord Nadoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nadoev
vs
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan

199 cm
21
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rekord Nadoev!
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, Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stuffs the takedown attempt from Nadoev. Nadoev gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nadoev which made him look bad.
Nadoev wants to clinch.
Nadoev shoots in and drives through. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan sprawls well.
Nadoev throws a head kick that misses.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shoots in for a double leg but Nadoev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Nadoev rushes Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan and presses him up against the cage.
Nadoev can't break the clinch.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break free.

Nadoev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadoev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan pinned against the cage. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rekord Nadoev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadoev shoots in and drives through. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan sprawls well.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nadoev counters by clinching up.
Nadoev can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nadoev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadoev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with a two punch combination.
Nadoev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a nice looking combination but Nadoev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a shot from downtown. Nadoev moves away and avoids it.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadoev wants to clinch up but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan keeps it at a distance.

Nadoev darts in and clinches Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan up against the cage.

Nadoev breaks the clinch.
Nadoev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadoev's corner calls for a 1-2. Nadoev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Nadoev clinches up against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nadoev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nadoev fails to pull guard.
Nadoev prevents Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan from breaking the clinch.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nadoev won't allow it.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to break free of the clinch but Nadoev has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break the clinch but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Nadoev wants a takedown but no success here.
Nadoev is breathing heavily.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries for a takedown but Nadoev manages to get underhooks.
Nadoev tries to score a body lock takedown but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nadoev prevents Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan from breaking the clinch.
Nadoev goes for a takedown attempt but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nadoev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Nadoev takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Nadoev moves into the clinch successfully.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Nadoev wants to get back to striking at distance but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan won't allow it.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nadoev fails to pull guard.
Nadoev controlling the action here for a moment.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break free.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Nadoev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan prevents it.
Nadoev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shoots in and drives through. Nadoev sprawls well.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nadoev.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Nadoev darts in and clinches Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan up against the cage.
Nadoev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break the clinch but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands a high kick!

It looks like Rekord Nadoev has been cut.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shoots in and drives through. Nadoev sprawls well.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with a hook
and Nadoev counters with a three punch combo that has Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan backing up. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan nods at Nadoev to acknowledge the strikes.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nadoev tries to close the distance and clinch but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands with a slapping head kick.
Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shoots for a double leg takedown but Nadoev sprawls well. He's pushed Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with the combination.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadoev lands a right hook to the body.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan shoots in for a takedown but Nadoev shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nadoev has managed to clinch.
Come on Nadoev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nadoev has had enough of the clinch but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan keeps him there for the moment.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to break the clinch but Nadoev is controlling the position.
Nadoev is trying to break the clinch but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has him pressed against the cage.

Nadoev manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries a head kick but it misses.

Nadoev has taken the fight to the clinch.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan breaks from the clinch.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadoev wants to clinch.
A head kick from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands but Nadoev takes it in his stride.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rekord Nadoev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nadoev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Nadoev misses.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands with a nice combination. Nadoev backs away looking to recover.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stuffs the takedown.
Rekord Nadoev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands a glancing blow to the side of Nadoev's head.

Nadoev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan keeping moving, preventing Nadoev from controlling successfully.
Nadoev sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadoev pushing down on Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is breathing heavily.
Nadoev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to get to full guard but Nadoev has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is not content to let Nadoev control the position.
Nadoev slows the pace down in half guard.
Nadoev moves nicely into side control.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to regain half guard here but Nadoev keeps moving and retains side control.
Nadoev staying calm.
Nadoev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan keeps working.
Nadoev takes a little break here. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rekord Nadoev just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan as Nadoev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rekord Nadoev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Nadoev gets a clinch.

Nadoev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is pressed up against the cage. Nadoev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan down to the mat. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nadoev fails with the takedown.
Nadoev has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Nadoev.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a big shot that misses.
Nadoev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a head kick but Nadoev moves out of range.
Nadoev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nadoev with a poor takedown
and Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan counters with a good, hard body kick but Nadoev shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Nadoev misses
and Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan counters with a thumping low kick.
Nadoev tries for a takedown but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with a body kick.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan swings widly with a right hand
and Nadoev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nadoev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nadoev circles away.
Nadoev looks for a takedown but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Nadoev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nadoev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands a head kick!
Nadoev throws a lazy head kick
and Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan counters with a series of strikes. Nadoev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nadoev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Nadoev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nadoev holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadoev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries for a takedown but Nadoev manages to get underhooks.
Nadoev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadoev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nadoev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to break free of the clinch but Nadoev has double underhooks.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break free.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stops a takedown attempt from Nadoev.
Nadoev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to break the clinch but Nadoev is controlling the position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to pull guard but Nadoev holds him up against the cage and eventually Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan drops back down to his feet.
Nadoev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nadoev won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break the clinch but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Nadoev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break the clinch but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break free.

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

Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rekord Nadoev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with a right hand

and Nadoev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nadoev.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants a takedown.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to pull guard but Nadoev won't allow it.
Nadoev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nadoev jumps guard but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stands there with Nadoev around his waist. Nadoev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nadoev is trying to break free.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to break free.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadoev has him pressed against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan can't break the clinch.
Nadoev jumps guard but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stands there with Nadoev around his waist. Nadoev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rekord Nadoev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadoev has Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nadoev fails to pull guard.
Nadoev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has him pressed against the cage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nadoev.
Nadoev missing with knees to the body.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nadoev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to pull guard but Nadoev holds him up against the cage and eventually Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan drops back down to his feet.
Nadoev prevents a takedown attempt there.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan jumps guard.
Nadoev trying to control the position from guard on top but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadoev is looking to work some ground and pound but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has wrist control.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking for a guillotine here but Nadoev defends easily.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Nadoev frees his head nicely. Oh but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has switched to an armbar! Nadoev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan!