PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zabeg Debilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Debilov
vs
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan

160 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Fighters Formula [153 Quality Muscle Bulk]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zabeg Debilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Debilov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Debilov stopping the sweep attempt from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Debilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to stand up but Debilov isn't so interested in that idea.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has his foot on Debilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Debilov works his way back into a safe position though.
Debilov looking to pass the guard.
Debilov trying to control but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is working from the bottom.
Debilov advances position into side control!

Debilov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debilov trying to control the action but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is working from the bottom.
Debilov controls the position.
Debilov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking for a sweep.
Debilov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Debilov works his way into side control.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking for submissions off his back.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Debilov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Debilov's back!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan doesn't have the hooks in and Debilov manages to turn into his guard.
Debilov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Debilov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Debilov slows the pace down in half guard.
Debilov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Debilov unloading with bombs!
Debilov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to improve his position but Debilov isn't that keen on the idea.
Debilov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debilov controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Debilov.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Debilov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan?
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to escape the mount.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Debilov prevents Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan from improving his position.
Debilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to get back to his feet.
Debilov prevents Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan from improving his position.
Debilov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick lands there from Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Debilov.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Debilov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabeg Debilov 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.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan lands a high kick!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Debilov's calf.
Debilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Debilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Debilov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan, who protects the arm well.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Debilov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Debilov pulls Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan in close to prevent any damage.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Debilov is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan's head.
Debilov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan's guard.
Debilov controlling the action here.

Debilov seems to be working for a kimura but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan defends the submission attempt.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is trying to get back to full guard.
Debilov is controlling the pace.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to improve his position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debilov not doing much here.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to improve his position but Debilov is controlling well.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is not content to let Debilov control the position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan regains full guard. Nicely done.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Debilov controlling from the top position.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has an active guard here but Debilov has managed to pass into half guard.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Debilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Debilov's guard.
Debilov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan pushes down on Debilov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Debilov gets back to full guard.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to stand but Debilov is controlling from the bottom.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to pass the guard but Debilov is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan passes Debilov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Debilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Debilov is in trouble now - Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has advanced to mount!
Debilov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Debilov defends it well.
Zabeg Debilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Debilov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stopping the sweep attempt from Debilov.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Debilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Debilov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabeg Debilov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Debilov avoids the head kick by Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan.

Debilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Debilov showed some decent athleticism there.
Debilov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Debilov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Debilov!
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking for a sweep.
Debilov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan tries to bench press Debilov off him but Debilov keeps the position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan trying to remain calm as Debilov controls from the top position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Debilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Debilov is nestled in close to Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Debilov seems content to control.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is looking to improve his position.
Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Debilov is in close to Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Debilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Debilov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Debilov's back instead.

Debilov won't enjoy being in this position. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Debilov is tapping - it's over boys! Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horst Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan!