PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaffa Keksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In a Heartbeat. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Keksi
vs
Sztrova

188 cm
18
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaffa Keksi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keksi throws a nice looking combination but Sztrova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sztrova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sztrova misses with a two punch combination.
Sztrova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keksi misses the shot to the body.
Keksi swings widly with a right hand

and Sztrova counters by moving into the clinch.
Keksi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keksi is trying to break free.

Keksi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sztrova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keksi defends it nicely.
Sztrova tries to bum rush Keksi with a series of wild strikes but Keksi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sztrova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sztrova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keksi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sztrova.
Sztrova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sztrova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sztrova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keksi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sztrova lands a head kick. Keksi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sztrova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keksi.
Nice uppercut lands for Sztrova. That snapped Keksi's head back.
Sztrova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keksi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keksi throws a shot from downtown. Sztrova moves away and avoids it.
Sztrova throws a right and a left that Keksi avoids nicely.
Keksi blocks a head kick by Sztrova.
No luck for Sztrova with that takedown attempt.
Jaffa Keksi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soz Sztrova.
A punch combination from Sztrova misses.
Sztrova is looking to slow Keksi down with leg kicks.
Sztrova throws a leg kick which misses Keksi's front leg but catches the back leg as Keksi tries to avoid it.
Jaffa Keksi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sztrova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keksi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sztrova. Sztrova obviously looking to wear him down.
Keksi is breathing heavily.
Sztrova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keksi throws a sloppy head kick
and Sztrova counters with a head kick. That will keep Keksi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova lands a two punch combo.

Keksi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sztrova drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sztrova as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Keksi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sztrova! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Soz Sztrova!