PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lexin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artyom Damkovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lexin
vs
Damkovski

189 cm
20
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lexin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artyom Damkovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damkovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lexin.

Lexin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lexin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Damkovski because Lexin loaded up on that one.
Damkovski is desperately trying to improve his position but Lexin has a good base and remains in mount.
Damkovski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lexin stalling away here and it's allowed Damkovski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Damkovski pushes Lexin off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lexin has managed to clinch.
Lexin wants to get back to striking at distance but Damkovski won't allow it.

Lexin gets control of Damkovski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lexin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lexin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damkovski won't allow Lexin to get back to his feet.

Damkovski drops back looking for a leg! Lexin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lexin manages to kick Damkovski off! Damkovski jumps back into Lexin's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Artyom Damkovski!