PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Weichel (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?

Kazlauskas
vs
Weichel

170 cm
24
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazlauskas shoots in and drives through. Weichel sprawls well.
Kazlauskas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weichel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazlauskas somewhat.
Kazlauskas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weichel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesys Kazlauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazlauskas slips a straight right by Weichel.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Weichel.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kazlauskas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Weichel is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weichel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazlauskas keeps working.
Kazlauskas parries the strikes from Weichel easily there. Weichel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kazlauskas to escape.

Weichel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kazlauskas, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas is not content to let Weichel control the position.
Kazlauskas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weichel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Weichel wants to control but Kazlauskas is keeping him busy.
Kazlauskas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kazlauskas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kazlauskas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weichel.

Weichel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Weichel is stalling here. Kazlauskas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Weichel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kazlauskas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel is looking for a sweep.
Kazlauskas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weichel keeps working.
Weichel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Kazlauskas is looking for a kimura but Weichel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazlauskas to get the leverage.

Kazlauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weichel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kazlauskas is looking to stall here but Weichel recovers full guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Weichel is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Weichel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weichel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazlauskas is one step ahead there.
Kazlauskas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weichel is keeping the position for now.
Kazlauskas connects with a couple of short punches.
Weichel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazlauskas is controlling him.

Kazlauskas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazlauskas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weichel is trying to control the position but Kazlauskas postures up.
Weichel controlling Kazlauskas's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichel is trying to keep Kazlauskas in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nicholas Weichel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Kazlauskas with that takedown attempt.
Weichel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazlauskas tries for a takedown but Weichel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Weichel dominated that round.
That's time! Kazlauskas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Weichel shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazlauskas's guard.
Weichel landing some decent shots from guard.
Weichel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazlauskas is keeping the position for now.
Weichel forces his way into half guard.
Kazlauskas is staying active underneath Weichel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kazlauskas has one foot on Weichel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Kazlauskas has managed to clinch.
Kazlauskas effectively controlling the action here.
Weichel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazlauskas to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weichel's elbow.
Kazlauskas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weichel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weichel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazlauskas walks away with a smile on his face. Weichel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kazlauskas swats away the attempt to clinch by Weichel.
Kazlauskas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazlauskas misses with a takedown attempt

and Weichel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesys Kazlauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Weichel from controlling successfully.
Weichel stands and throws Kazlauskas's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel is putting a hurting on Kazlauskas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kazlauskas is trying to escape the position but Weichel is controlling the position.
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!
Kazlauskas is looking for a sweep.
Kazlauskas bucks up and tries to throw Weichel off but instead Weichel has got his back!

Weichel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Weichel avoiding Kazlauskas 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Kazlauskas right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Weichel.
Kazlauskas trying to control the hands but Weichel breaks the grip.
Kazlauskas is really stuck here.
Well, with Weichel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kazlauskas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kazlauskas breaks Weichel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Weichel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weichel pulls Kazlauskas in close to prevent any damage.
Kazlauskas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazlauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Weichel is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Weichel is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazlauskas is looking to advance position but Weichel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Weichel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kazlauskas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weichel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kazlauskas hang on?
Kazlauskas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazlauskas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Weichel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Weichel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazlauskas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Weichel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Weichel dives in and scores a takedown into Kazlauskas's guard.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Weichel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weichel is working Kazlauskas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kazlauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazlauskas keeping full guard, as Weichel tries to pass.

Kazlauskas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Weichel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas wants to take the fight to the mat but Weichel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazlauskas blocking some punches.
Kazlauskas tries for a takedown but Weichel manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazlauskas wants to take the fight to the mat but Weichel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesys Kazlauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weichel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazlauskas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weichel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kazlauskas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weichel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazlauskas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazlauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazlauskas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weichel!

Kazlauskas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weichel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weichel defending against the ground and pound.
Weichel gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kazlauskas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kazlauskas is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weichel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weichel.
Weichel trying to control the position.
Weichel throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Weichel keeps moving.

Kazlauskas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Weichel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Weichel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Weichel!
Weichel scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weichel tries for a kimura but Kazlauskas is defending well.
Weichel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

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

Weichel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazlauskas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weichel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazlauskas keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Weichel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weichel 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Weichel!