PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy
vs
Fran

194 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Fran!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fran with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a single leg into guard. Fran didn't expect that.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control but Fran is working from the bottom.
Fran is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fran trying to keep a closed guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is proving a slippery customer.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oliver Fran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a shoot takedown. Fran fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fran pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in to control the position.
Fran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Fran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fran managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oliver Fran wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy throws a head kick that misses.
Fran with a poor takedown
and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Fran.
Fran has his takedown stuffed

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fran is trying to keep Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in close.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.
Fran trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Fran.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looks to land a right hand but Fran moved out of range.
Fran misses with a takedown
and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a nice body shot.
Fran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a series of strikes. Fran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy throws a nice looking combination but Fran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fran with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fran trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fran trying to control here.
Fran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control from Fran's half guard. Fran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy 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.

Fran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Fran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fran doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fran trying to hold on to Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's head to control him but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to take a break and control but Fran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fran wants to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is keeping busy.
Fran is refusing to be controlled, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy sits in half guard.
Fran tries to roll over but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fran trying to hold on to Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's head to control him but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Fran.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy gets caught flat footed, as Fran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fran throwing strikes from guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy blocks nicely.

Fran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy dives on top into guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is pushing down on Fran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fran is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has managed to sneak the leg through.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fran pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fran keeping moving, preventing Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fran with a poor takedown
and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a series of strikes. Fran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Fran.
Fran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy moves in looking to clinch but Fran pushes him off.
Fran misses with a takedown attempt

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a single leg into guard. Fran didn't expect that.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.
Fran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fran is trying to control the position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters by clinching up.
Fran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy walks away with a smile on his face. Fran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fran has his takedown stuffed

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fran is breathing heavily.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy drops back looking for a leg! Fran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fran manages to kick Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy off! Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy jumps back into Fran's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fran shoots and misses
and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fran is rocked!
Oliver Fran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fran doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Fran is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Fran but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!