PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shit Bix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think zu Lichtenberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the devils right hand. Shit Bix will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

zu Lichtenberg
vs
Bix

185 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

196 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
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, Shit Bix!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zu Lichtenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Bix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bix misses with a body kick.
Bix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

zu Lichtenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Bix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as zu Lichtenberg walks away with a smile on his face. Bix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
zu Lichtenberg throws the kick towards the body but Bix avoids it.
Bix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as zu Lichtenberg sprawls well. zu Lichtenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bix gets slowly back to his feet.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shit Bix.
zu Lichtenberg stuffs the takedown.
Bix tries a head kick but it misses.
Bix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? zu Lichtenberg is fending him off so far but Bix persists. Nope, zu Lichtenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bix wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bix is keen to just control but zu Lichtenberg is a slippery customer.
Bix trying to mount his opponent but zu Lichtenberg defends it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
zu Lichtenberg is not content to let Bix control the position.
Bix is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shit Bix was stalling too much, according to the referee.

zu Lichtenberg instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

zu Lichtenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has zu Lichtenberg pinned against the cage. zu Lichtenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
Bix moves in looking to clinch but zu Lichtenberg pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Bix or perhaps it was just good defense by zu Lichtenberg which made him look bad.
Nice body kick there by zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg is breathing heavily.
Bix tries to clinch there but zu Lichtenberg circles away.

zu Lichtenberg rushes Bix and presses him up against the cage.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bix is defended easily by zu Lichtenberg.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but zu Lichtenberg has him pressed against the cage.
zu Lichtenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
zu Lichtenberg gets underhooks to prevent Bix's takedown attempt.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
zu Lichtenberg blocks a head kick by Bix.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch there but Bix circles away.
Bix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but zu Lichtenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bix shoots for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
zu Lichtenberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
zu Lichtenberg throws a series of punches but Bix avoids them all with ease.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
zu Lichtenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich zu Lichtenberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bix swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.

Bix shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. zu Lichtenberg is trying to defend but Bix finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

zu Lichtenberg kicks Bix off and gets back to his feet.
Bix tries to clinch but zu Lichtenberg moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bix.
Bix is trying hard to land a takedown here. zu Lichtenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bix keeps the fight on the outside.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bix misses with a low kick.
Bix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with zu Lichtenberg but zu Lichtenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shit Bix.
zu Lichtenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Bix or perhaps it was just good defense by zu Lichtenberg which made him look bad.
zu Lichtenberg throws a combination. Bix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Bix shoots in and gets a takedown into zu Lichtenberg's guard.
Bix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of zu Lichtenberg is proving hard to escape from.

Bix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and zu Lichtenberg dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bix looking to hit a scissor sweep but zu Lichtenberg is one step ahead there.

Bix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bix looking to hit a scissor sweep but zu Lichtenberg is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bix is looking to stand up but zu Lichtenberg isn't so interested in that idea.
zu Lichtenberg preventing the sweep.

Bix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bix looking to hit a scissor sweep but zu Lichtenberg is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bix wants to get back to his feet but zu Lichtenberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bix looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bix looking to hit a scissor sweep but zu Lichtenberg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shit Bix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bix has zu Lichtenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Bix working hard to break the clinch.

Bix drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bix wants to sweep here but zu Lichtenberg controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

zu Lichtenberg gets to his feet - Bix follows without any prompting.
Bix shoots in but zu Lichtenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.

zu Lichtenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
zu Lichtenberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

zu Lichtenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a double jab
and Bix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
zu Lichtenberg blocks a head kick by Bix.
Bix throws a head kick that misses.
zu Lichtenberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
zu Lichtenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bix.
Bix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

zu Lichtenberg gets a clinch.
Bix tries to pull guard but zu Lichtenberg won't allow it.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shit Bix.
zu Lichtenberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bix.
zu Lichtenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
zu Lichtenberg scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bix is trying to push zu Lichtenberg away but zu Lichtenberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bix pulls guard successfully.

zu Lichtenberg gets to his feet. Bix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A right-left combo lands from zu Lichtenberg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bix.
Bix misses with a few strikes there.

zu Lichtenberg darts in and clinches Bix up against the cage.
Bix is looking to control zu Lichtenberg's arms but zu Lichtenberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bix has his back to the cage.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but zu Lichtenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bix tries to pull guard but zu Lichtenberg won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg pushes Bix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from zu Lichtenberg.
Bix tries to score a body lock takedown but zu Lichtenberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
zu Lichtenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
zu Lichtenberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

zu Lichtenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bix misses with a hook from the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from zu Lichtenberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg managing to block the knees to the body from Bix.
Bix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. zu Lichtenberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

zu Lichtenberg breaks from the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg leaves Bix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around zu Lichtenberg's waist but zu Lichtenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bix off to one side.

zu Lichtenberg clinches.
zu Lichtenberg keeps control of Bix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bix can't get the takedown.
zu Lichtenberg working Bix over with knees to the body.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a hook to the body.
Bix tries to pull guard but zu Lichtenberg won't allow it.
zu Lichtenberg lands a body punch.
zu Lichtenberg gets underhooks to prevent Bix's takedown attempt.
Bix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. zu Lichtenberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.

zu Lichtenberg clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think zu Lichtenberg 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!