PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Eiisss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kakanskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Eiisss
vs
Kakanskas

190 cm
25
188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Eiisss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Kakanskas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eiisss takes the fight into the clinch.
Kakanskas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kakanskas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eiisss pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Eiisss drags the fight down to the ground.
Eiisss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eiisss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakanskas manages to get himself to full guard.

Eiisss stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Eiisss gets the takedown into side control.

Eiisss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kakanskas to his feet.
Eiisss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakanskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakanskas circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eiisss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kakanskas was covering up waiting for the punch and Eiisss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakanskas being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakanskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eiisss 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Eiisss just wasn't active enough.
Eiisss tries to clinch but Kakanskas is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eiisss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kakanskas was covering up waiting for the punch and Eiisss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kakanskas can't keep his opponent in guard - Eiisss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eiisss controlling the action 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!
Kakanskas has hold of Eiisss's hands but Eiisss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Eiisss there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eiisss is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kakanskas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Eiisss!