PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Kavelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Tytschio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kavelin
vs
Tytschio

201 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrej Kavelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Tytschio!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kavelin gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kavelin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kavelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tytschio!
Kavelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kavelin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kavelin controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kavelin won't let Tytschio get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tytschio looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavelin looking to finish Tytschio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tytschio!

Kavelin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tytschio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kavelin moves to the back.
Kavelin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Kavelin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tytschio taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrej Kavelin!
A very excited looking Andrej Kavelin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.