PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Vikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Karzamoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karzamoff has chosen Sweep The Leg as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vikstrom
vs
Karzamoff

184 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
24
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Divine - Mary Jane

NATURAL BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Vikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Karzamoff!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karzamoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Vikstrom.
Karzamoff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vikstrom is out of range.
Karzamoff is looking to clinch.
Karzamoff throws a right and a left that Vikstrom avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Karzamoff misses its intended target.
Karzamoff blocks a low kick nicely.

Karzamoff has Vikstrom up against the cage in a clinch.

Karzamoff pulls Vikstrom into guard.
Vikstrom postures up in Karzamoff's guard and throws a big left but Karzamoff blocks it.
Vikstrom is looking to advance position but Karzamoff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Karzamoff thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karzamoff wants to control the pace but Vikstrom is squirming around nicely.
Vikstrom is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vikstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Karzamoff misses with a head shot.
Karzamoff wants to get back to his feet but Vikstrom is holding on tight.
Vikstrom is in all sorts of trouble here.

Karzamoff is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vikstrom can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Karzamoff trying to control but Vikstrom is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vikstrom tries to reverse the position but Karzamoff maintains control.
Karzamoff looking to finish with strikes here!
Karzamoff with shots to the head and body - Vikstrom looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vikstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karzamoff thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Karzamoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikstrom taking shots to the head.
Karzamoff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vikstrom wants to hold on but Karzamoff pushes him away.
Vikstrom is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Karzamoff lands a big elbow.
Vikstrom is trying to escape the mount.
Karzamoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karzamoff throws some wild stikes that Vikstrom manages to avoid easily.
Vikstrom wants to control but Karzamoff is having none of it.
Karzamoff is landing with some decent strikes but Vikstrom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Karzamoff misses with a head shot.
Vikstrom is bucking up trying to escape but Karzamoff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vikstrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karzamoff wants to control the pace but Vikstrom is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Vikstrom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vikstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karzamoff thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Karzamoff dominated that round.
That's time! Vikstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vikstrom dodges the punch combination from Karzamoff.

Vikstrom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karzamoff did well to prevent Vikstrom getting side control.

Karzamoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Vikstrom.
Karzamoff is looking to escape.
Vikstrom prevents Karzamoff from improving his position.

Karzamoff kicks off Vikstrom and gets to his feet.
Karzamoff waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vikstrom.
Sergei Karzamoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karzamoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vikstrom circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Karzamoff blocks a low kick nicely.
Karzamoff lands a jab.
Karzamoff tries to clinch but Vikstrom is having none of it.
Karzamoff throws a shot from downtown. Vikstrom moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Karzamoff.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karzamoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Karzamoff misses.
Karzamoff wants to clinch.
Vikstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karzamoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Vikstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karzamoff throws out a loose jab but Vikstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.

Karzamoff gets the takedown into side control.
Vikstrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karzamoff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vikstrom is looking to control Karzamoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vikstrom avoid being mounted?
Vikstrom is staying active underneath Karzamoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vikstrom trying to control here.
Karzamoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Karzamoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vikstrom sees it coming and defends easily.

Vikstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vikstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Karzamoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karzamoff wants to take a breather but Vikstrom is having none of it.

Karzamoff is working for an americana but Vikstrom has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Karzamoff was thinking about the submission.

Vikstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karzamoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vikstrom keeping full guard, as Karzamoff tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Vikstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karzamoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karzamoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Vikstrom trying to control the position.
Karzamoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Vikstrom is working an open guard so Karzamoff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Karzamoff clinches up against the cage.
Karzamoff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vikstrom backwards.

Karzamoff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Karzamoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vikstrom keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Karzamoff 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! This is the final round!

Karzamoff tries to clinch

and Vikstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Karzamoff didn't expect that.
Vikstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Karzamoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vikstrom postures up.
Vikstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vikstrom wants to control from the top but Karzamoff keeps moving.
Vikstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karzamoff is keeping the position for now.
Karzamoff wants to stand up but Vikstrom is controlling him.

Vikstrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karzamoff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karzamoff has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vikstrom had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Karzamoff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vikstrom Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Karzamoff's back instead.
Vikstrom doesn't have the hooks in and Karzamoff manages to turn into his guard.
Karzamoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karzamoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Vikstrom is retaining full guard.

Vikstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karzamoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karzamoff passes Vikstrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karzamoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vikstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karzamoff throwing shots but Vikstrom is blocking nicely.
Karzamoff is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Karzamoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karzamoff slips a nice elbow through Vikstrom's hands, connecting with Vikstrom's forehead.
Vikstrom wants to improve his position but Karzamoff is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karzamoff in particular looking to stall.
Karzamoff lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzamoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karzamoff is nestled in close to Vikstrom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karzamoff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karzamoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karzamoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vikstrom wants to get back to full guard.

Vikstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Vikstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karzamoff is trying to control. Vikstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vikstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karzamoff tries to clinch but Vikstrom moves out of range.
Karzamoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Karzamoff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Karzamoff content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vikstrom has locked up a guillotine! Vikstrom's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Karzamoff is holding on here and Vikstrom must be using up a lot of energy. Karzamoff has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vikstrom gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Vikstrom!