PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Die Rücksichtslos comes to the cage accompanied by Theme from Gilligans isle. Nikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Till I Collapse. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Die Rücksichtslos
vs
Nikov

188 cm
33
225 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

170 cm
28
219 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalesh Nikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Die Rücksichtslos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikov slips under a jab from Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikov has time to react.

It looks like Kalesh Nikov has been cut.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikov.
A swing and a miss from Nikov.

Nikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikov showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Die Rücksichtslos is not content to let Nikov control the position.
Nikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikov not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Die Rücksichtslos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Die Rücksichtslos keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.
Nikov wants to pass the guard but Die Rücksichtslos is keeping the position.
Nikov wants to control from the top but Die Rücksichtslos keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kalesh Nikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Nikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Die Rücksichtslos's guard.
Die Rücksichtslos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Die Rücksichtslos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Die Rücksichtslos wants to stand but Nikov is controlling the position.
Nikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Die Rücksichtslos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikov prevents Die Rücksichtslos from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kalesh Nikov.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses.
Die Rücksichtslos connects with a crisp jab.
Die Rücksichtslos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Die Rücksichtslos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikov throws a hook but Die Rücksichtslos blocks it.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikov on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikov blocks a head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Nikov.

Nikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Die Rücksichtslos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos is trying to control the position but Nikov postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Die Rücksichtslos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov trying to control but Die Rücksichtslos is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos just wasn't active enough.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to clinch but Nikov is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalesh Nikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalesh Nikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Die Rücksichtslos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Die Rücksichtslos instigates a clinch.

Die Rücksichtslos manages to break the clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos takes a swing at Nikov's ribcage but misses.
Nikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Die Rücksichtslos.
Nikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Die Rücksichtslos does no damage.
Die Rücksichtslos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikov blocks a head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Nikov slips a jab and a cross from Die Rücksichtslos.
Nikov blocks a jab.
Nikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Die Rücksichtslos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Die Rücksichtslos jabs Nikov right on the nose. Nikov blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos throws an overhand right that lands on Nikov's shoulder, as Nikov tries to avoid the shot.
Nikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a nice shot to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a front kick that sends Nikov stumbling back into the cage.
Nikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Nikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Die Rücksichtslos!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikov lands a big shot to the head and Die Rücksichtslos winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kalesh Nikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalesh Nikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.