PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diggin Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack comes into the arena with TUF Theme blaring out of the sound system. Manfred von Richthofen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sack
vs
von Richthofen

177 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
184 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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, Diggin Sack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack misses with a takedown

and von Richthofen counters with a shoot takedown. Sack fights it but they end up in guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Richthofen won't allow Sack to sweep him here.
von Richthofen pushing down on Sack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
von Richthofen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Richthofen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Sack is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen trying to control the action but Sack is working from the bottom.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen is controlling the pace.
Sack blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Richthofen.

von Richthofen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Richthofen trying to pass the guard but Sack defending well.

That's two 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.
von Richthofen is looking to take a break and control but Sack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

von Richthofen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sack sees it coming and defends easily.
Sack pushes von Richthofen off looking to stand but von Richthofen dives back in and keeps control.
von Richthofen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
von Richthofen tries to pass to full mount but Sack defends it.
von Richthofen throws a strike but Sack avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack looking for a sweep. Not yet Sack, not yet.
Sack is trying to control the position but von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sack wants to sweep here but von Richthofen controlling him for the moment.
von Richthofen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sack looking to control.

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.
von Richthofen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
von Richthofen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sack is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
von Richthofen moves in looking to clinch but Sack pushes him off.
von Richthofen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sack shoots in for a double leg but von Richthofen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sack misses with a lunging right hand

and von Richthofen counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred von Richthofen 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.

Sack has his takedown stuffed
and von Richthofen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sack.
Sack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sack misses with a right hand
and von Richthofen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
von Richthofen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
von Richthofen misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack shoots for a double leg takedown but von Richthofen sprawls well. He's pushed Sack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sack doesn't succeed with the takedown

so von Richthofen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diggin Sack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Richthofen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sack's guard.
Sack is trying to stand.
von Richthofen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sack desperately trying to maintain half guard.
von Richthofen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
von Richthofen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sack is not content to let von Richthofen control the position.
Sack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen prevents Sack from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sack looks to score with a jab to the body but von Richthofen is just out of range.
Sack misses with a left hand
and von Richthofen counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from von Richthofen finds it's target.
von Richthofen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
von Richthofen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sack circles away.
von Richthofen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sack.

von Richthofen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
von Richthofen is working Sack over against the cage.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
von Richthofen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sack.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Richthofen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Richthofen lands with a right to the head.
von Richthofen lands a body punch in the clinch.
von Richthofen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Richthofen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sack tries to break the clinch but von Richthofen is controlling the position.
von Richthofen cracks Sack with a nice body shot.
von Richthofen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sack or not.
A short body shot lands from von Richthofen as the two fighters clinch.
von Richthofen digs a right hand underneath Sack's ribcage. Sack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred von Richthofen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

von Richthofen moves into the clinch.
von Richthofen lands a left hand.
von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Richthofen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a body shot.
von Richthofen lands an uppercut.
A short right from von Richthofen on the inside.
Sack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from von Richthofen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
von Richthofen lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
von Richthofen lands a body punch in the clinch.
von Richthofen scores with a shot to the side of Sack's head.
A short right from von Richthofen on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Richthofen lands with a right to the head.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a nice uppercut.
von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from von Richthofen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a shot to the body.
von Richthofen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands with a left to the head.
von Richthofen lands a shoulder strike.
von Richthofen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by von Richthofen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from von Richthofen.
A short uppercut from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen pushes Sack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
von Richthofen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
von Richthofen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from von Richthofen as the two fighters clinch.
von Richthofen scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for von Richthofen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by von Richthofen.
A shot in the inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manfred von Richthofen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen digs a right hand into Sack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sack's gas tank.
von Richthofen lands with a short shot to the head.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from von Richthofen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by von Richthofen as Sack tries to tie him up.
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
von Richthofen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sack swings wildly with an uppercut but von Richthofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manfred von Richthofen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
von Richthofen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
von Richthofen lands with a light punch inside.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from von Richthofen - that landed with a thud.
Sack wants to break the clinch but can't.
von Richthofen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sack is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
von Richthofen blocks an uppercut.

That's four 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.
Sack trying to control the position but instead, von Richthofen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sack into the cage.
A right hand to the body from von Richthofen.
Diggin Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Richthofen blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred von Richthofen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well von Richthofen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!