PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evangelos Ergazakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faith No More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ergazakis
vs
No More

187 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

188 cm
27
213 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evangelos Ergazakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Faith No More!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
More circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ergazakis tries to clinch there but More circles away.

Ergazakis feints and as More raises his hands in defense, Ergazakis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
More keeping moving, preventing Ergazakis from controlling successfully.
More wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ergazakis is looking to work some ground and pound but More has wrist control.

Ergazakis drops back looking for a leg! More is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and More manages to kick Ergazakis off! Ergazakis jumps back into More's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ergazakis being controlled here momentarily.
Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. More is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More can't keep his opponent in guard - Ergazakis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
More is controlling Ergazakis's trapped leg to prevent Ergazakis from advancing to side control.
More is staying active underneath Ergazakis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
More preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ergazakis tries to pass the half guard into mount. More knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ergazakis is thwarting More's attempts to control the position.
More is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
More is trying is best to control the position here.

Ergazakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so More is just riding it out for now. Ergazakis eventually gives up the hold.
More is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ergazakis prevents More from improving his position.
More is looking to control Ergazakis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can More avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ergazakis trying to control from half guard but More is working away.

Ergazakis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, More has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ergazakis wants to control but More is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ergazakis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. More doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ergazakis.
Ergazakis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ergazakis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ergazakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
More won't allow Ergazakis to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to get back to full guard.
More is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
More trying to control from the bottom.

Ergazakis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ergazakis is trying to control. More wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ergazakis seems to be looking for submissions.

Ergazakis 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.
More keeping hold of Ergazakis's head, controlling as best he can.
Ergazakis trying to control the action but More is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ergazakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so More is just riding it out for now. Ergazakis eventually gives up the hold.
More gets full guard.
More controlling Ergazakis's posture.
More is trying to control the position but Ergazakis postures up.
More utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
More keeping full guard, as Ergazakis tries to pass.
Ergazakis preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ergazakis is looking to work some ground and pound but More has wrist control.
More looking to control but Ergazakis passes into half guard.
More trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ergazakis gets a clinch.
More misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ergazakis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
More lands a body shot in the clinch.

More manages to break the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but More paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ergazakis goes for a double leg but More avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as More continues to drive forward.
Ergazakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but More paws at him with a jab and circles away.
More throws a wild body kick that Ergazakis sees coming a mile off.
Ergazakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ergazakis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ergazakis but Ergazakis pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Ergazakis moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More being controlled against the cage.
Ergazakis lands a knee to the body.

Ergazakis is trying to trip More. He has hold of a leg but More is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ergazakis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ergazakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
More is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ergazakis throwing strikes but missing.
More is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($300) inform us that More has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ergazakis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ergazakis throwing strikes from guard but More blocks nicely.
More trying to control the position here.
Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but More is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ergazakis 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.
More looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ergazakis is one step ahead there.
More is adopting a defensive guard.
More working a defensive guard here.
Ergazakis throwing strikes from guard but More blocks nicely.
More looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ergazakis is one step ahead there.
Ergazakis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but More is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ergazakis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
More is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
More tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ergazakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that More can do to turn this around?
Ergazakis landing with the ground and pound.
Ergazakis wants to pass the guard but More is keeping the position.
Ergazakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ergazakis advances position into side control!
More is trying to improve his position.

Ergazakis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but More is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
More parries the strikes from Ergazakis easily there. Ergazakis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable More to escape.
Ergazakis working the ground and pound from side control.
More is looking to regain half guard here but Ergazakis keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ergazakis is trying to get an arm triangle but More is defending well.
More struggling a bit here.

Ergazakis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ergazakis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on More's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
More manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More is looking to pass Ergazakis's guard but actually Ergazakis recovers to full guard.
Ergazakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that second round.
That's time! Ergazakis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ergazakis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and More cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
More throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
More circles away from the clinch attempt.
More looks like he wants to counter punch here.
More lands a jab to Ergazakis's midsection.

Ergazakis instigates a clinch.
Ergazakis can't get the takedown.
More misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from More.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ergazakis throws a punch but it's blocked by More.
More lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to throw a body punch but More avoids it by throwing Ergazakis back against the cage.
Ergazakis is trying to stall.
Ergazakis blocks a body shot from More.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ergazakis.
Ergazakis taking a breather.
Ergazakis controlling the action here for a moment.
More lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ergazakis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
More blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

More manages to break the clinch.
More scores with a jab.
Ergazakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ergazakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and More counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
More is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ergazakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ergazakis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for More!
More manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ergazakis is thwarting More's attempts to control the position.
Faith No More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
More is pressing down on Ergazakis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ergazakis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
More keeping full guard, as Ergazakis tries to pass.
Ergazakis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ergazakis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ergazakis is thwarting More's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
More is looking for a sweep. Ergazakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ergazakis is looking for a kimura here.
Ergazakis wants to pass the guard but More is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More is looking for a sweep. Ergazakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
More is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
More tries to roll over but Ergazakis keeps him under control.

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

More is defending against the submission attempts here by Ergazakis.
More trying to hold on to Ergazakis's head to control him but Ergazakis postures up.
More moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evangelos Ergazakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More is trying to control the position from the bottom.
More is pulling down on Ergazakis's head to control his posture.
Ergazakis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More is trying to keep Ergazakis in close.
Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. More is keeping the position for now.
Ergazakis stopping the sweep attempt from More.
More looking to control.
More lands an upkick as Ergazakis stands over him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More striking off his back but it's not causing Ergazakis any problems.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ergazakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ergazakis manages to avoid it.
Ergazakis fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Faith No More.
I think Ergazakis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evangelos Ergazakis!