PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Guseinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Guseinov
vs
Stefaniak

225 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Guseinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franz Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guseinov tries to land a front kick but Stefaniak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stefaniak.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guseinov!
Stefaniak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefaniak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stefaniak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefaniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Stefaniak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guseinov did well to prevent Stefaniak getting side control.
Guseinov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stefaniak manages to move to mount!
Guseinov tries to buck Stefaniak off but he can't manage it.
Stefaniak controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak with shots to the head and body - Guseinov looks very uncomfortable down there.

Guseinov is rocked!
Guseinov is looking to get to half guard.
Stefaniak throwing strikes here but Guseinov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stefaniak controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefaniak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stefaniak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov is squirming around, avoiding Stefaniak's attempts to control the action.
Stefaniak controlling from the full mount.
Stefaniak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guseinov is looking to escape.
Stefaniak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guseinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak tries to control but Guseinov wriggling away.
Guseinov tries to hold on but Stefaniak postures up.
Stefaniak controlling the pace for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franz Stefaniak.
Stefaniak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guseinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guseinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stefaniak tries to avoid it but Guseinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stefaniak to the ground. Stefaniak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefaniak blocks a head kick by Guseinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guseinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak looks to land a combination. Guseinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oh Guseinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Stefaniak misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guseinov throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guseinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Guseinov takes one to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stefaniak.
Guseinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefaniak as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guseinov shoots for a takedown but Stefaniak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Guseinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guseinov throws a head kick but Stefaniak moves out of range.
Stefaniak takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Stefaniak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stefaniak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franz Stefaniak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefaniak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guseinov misses with a takedown attempt - Stefaniak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stefaniak drops Guseinov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Guseinov! Stefaniak dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Stefaniak!