PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arseniy Tikhachev (ranked 3028 p4p, 4326 weight class) and Triple OG (ranked 339 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Tikhachev
vs
OG

181 cm
25
162
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
168
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseniy Tikhachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triple OG!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OG digs a good hook to Tikhachev's body.
Tikhachev with a hook.
OG moves away from the strike by Tikhachev.
OG looks to land a left hand but Tikhachev moved out of range nicely.
OG tries to bum rush Tikhachev with a series of wild strikes but Tikhachev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikhachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OG scores with a nice right hand.
OG looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tikhachev misses with a straight left.
OG uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tikhachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OG thuds his right hand into Tikhachev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OG connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OG slips under a jab from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OG has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tikhachev finds it's way round the side to connect with OG's head.
OG connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tikhachev. Tikhachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OG lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tikhachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OG at a distance.
OG looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikhachev is just out of range.
Tikhachev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tikhachev misses with an uppercut. OG saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OG misses with a straight left.
OG lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OG ducks under a wild hook from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as OG blocks the leg kick.
OG throws a body punch but Tikhachev moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tikhachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Tikhachev misses.
Tikhachev throws a jab when OG was well out of range.
Tikhachev throws a head kick that misses
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Tikhachev misses with a looping right.
OG works the jab nicely.
Tikhachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OG! But no joy.
Tikhachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OG.
Tikhachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG scores with a hook to the body. Tikhachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OG throws an overhand right that lands on Tikhachev's shoulder, as Tikhachev tries to avoid the shot.
OG uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tikhachev.
Tikhachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tikhachev misses with a lunging right hand
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OG.
OG lunges at Tikhachev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tikhachev's hand.
Tikhachev misses with a hook.
OG bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Tikhachev misses.
OG defending well as Tikhachev loads up on a big left hand.
Arseniy Tikhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikhachev looks to land a left hand but OG moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from OG misses.
Tikhachev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OG missing with a left hand there. Tikhachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OG throws a good cross that connects.
OG staying out of range there.
Tikhachev just misses with a punch to the body.
OG is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tikhachev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Tikhachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikhachev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikhachev misses the target.
OG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikhachev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikhachev.
OG bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tikhachev misses with an uppercut.
OG listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OG fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tikhachev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OG ducks under a wild hook from Tikhachev.
OG slips under a jab.
OG looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tikhachev takes a swing at OG's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Tikhachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OG connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tikhachev scrambles back to his feet.
OG avoids the head kick by Tikhachev.
OG stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from OG misses.
Tikhachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikhachev throws a head kick that misses
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tikhachev is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OG loads up on a big right hand but Tikhachev slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikhachev misses with a looping left.
OG steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OG swings for the body but Tikhachev moves out of range.
OG slips a straight right by Tikhachev.
Tikhachev loads up on a big right hand but OG slips the punch.
OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikhachev.
Nice defenses there by OG.
Tikhachev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OG looks to land a left hand but Tikhachev moved out of range nicely.
OG cracks Tikhachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tikhachev throws a head kick that misses
letting OG counter with a right hand.
Tikhachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and OG releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
OG swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tikhachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tikhachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OG! But no joy.
Donk. Tikhachev catches OG right on the button with a cross.
Tikhachev misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and OG releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
OG misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tikhachev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tikhachev misses the shot to the body.
OG throws a hook but Tikhachev blocks it.
Tikhachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OG throws a body punch but Tikhachev moves out of range.
Tikhachev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OG.
Tikhachev throws a head kick but OG moves out of range.
OG now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tikhachev swings widly with a right hand
and OG counters with a one-two to the body.
Tikhachev slips under a jab.
Tikhachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OG counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from OG.
Tikhachev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tikhachev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OG jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OG throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tikhachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tikhachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikhachev misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG tries to bum rush Tikhachev with a series of wild strikes but Tikhachev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OG slips a straight right by Tikhachev.
Tikhachev looks to land a left hand but OG moved out of range nicely.
Tikhachev throws out a loose jab but OG uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikhachev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Tikhachev looks to land a right hand but OG moved out of range.
Tikhachev throws a head kick that misses.
Tikhachev misses with a straight left.
OG lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by OG.
OG scores with a body shot.
OG slips a straight right by Tikhachev.
OG connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OG staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tikhachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OG.
OG throws a hook to the side of Tikhachev's head but Tikhachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from OG misses.
Tikhachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikhachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OG is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tikhachev with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tikhachev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
OG lands with a nice body punch.
OG throws a big shot that misses.
Tikhachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from OG lands.
Triple OG seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OG throws a body shot but no joy.
OG scores with a jab. Tikhachev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A leg kick checked by OG.
Tikhachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OG.
Tikhachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OG.
OG avoids the head kick by Tikhachev.
OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikhachev.
OG lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikhachev dodges the punch combination from OG.
OG waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tikhachev.
A slow jab from OG misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tikhachev. OG does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikhachev throws a low kick but OG moves out of range easily.
OG ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OG takes a swing at Tikhachev's ribcage but misses.
Tikhachev misses with a body shot.
OG fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikhachev manages to avoid it.
OG walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OG ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tikhachev misses with a hook
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tikhachev misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OG staying out of range there.
OG punishes Tikhachev's body with a nice straight punch.
Tikhachev lands a glancing blow to the side of OG's head.
Tikhachev throws a body punch but OG moves out of range.
Tikhachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OG fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tikhachev misses with a hook. OG ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikhachev lands with a straight right. OG didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikhachev takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG throws a lazy right hand but Tikhachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tikhachev misses with a low kick as OG jumps back.
OG swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikhachev throws a head kick but OG moves out of range.
Tikhachev throws a head kick but OG moves out of range.
OG lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tikhachev circles away quickly and effectively.
OG digs a good body shot into Tikhachev's ribs.
Tikhachev throws a jab when OG was well out of range.
OG has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev missing with a left hand there. OG was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OG! But no joy.
Tikhachev throws a shot to the body.
Tikhachev looks to throw the jab but OG is out of range.
Tikhachev drops his hands momentarily and OG takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from OG misses.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikhachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OG scores with a shot to the body.
Tikhachev misses with an uppercut
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

OG checks a low kick from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev throws an off balance right hand
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tikhachev walks into a jab.
A big left from Tikhachev misses.
A countering left hand to the body from OG misses.
OG throws a body shot but no joy.
Tikhachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OG misses with a wild body shot.
OG ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikhachev moves away.
Tikhachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OG manages to avoid it.
OG blocks a head kick by Tikhachev.
OG takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OG connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikhachev throws a body punch but OG moves out of range.
Tikhachev misses with a left hand
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OG misses with a looping right.
Tikhachev ducks right into an uppercut from OG.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OG blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from OG misses.
Tikhachev throws out a loose jab but OG uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Tikhachev misses.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tikhachev dodges the punch combination from OG.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OG looks to land a right hand but Tikhachev moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from OG.
Tikhachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tikhachev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tikhachev moves forwards but OG connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tikhachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OG lands with a shot to the body.
OG tries to bum rush Tikhachev with a series of wild strikes but Tikhachev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tikhachev. OG does a little dance to reset his feet.
OG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikhachev.
Tikhachev throws a hook but OG blocks it.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OG avoids the body shot from Tikhachev.
Arseniy Tikhachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikhachev misses with a hook.
Tikhachev throws a body punch but OG moves out of range.
Tikhachev throws a head kick that misses
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikhachev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tikhachev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
OG throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tikhachev on the side of the head.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikhachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OG lands a slapping body shot.
OG throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tikhachev on the side of the head.
OG lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tikhachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OG.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tikhachev throws a sloppy head kick and OG moves out of range easily.
OG swings for the body but Tikhachev moves out of range.
OG on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tikhachev throws a head kick but OG moves out of range.
OG with a nice cross.
Tikhachev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OG connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tikhachev scrambles back to his feet.
OG with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikhachev missing with a left hand there. OG was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OG cracks Tikhachev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tikhachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OG connects with a single shot there.
OG darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tikhachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OG.
Tikhachev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tikhachev throws a body punch but OG moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tikhachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OG manages to avoid it.
Tikhachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OG moves out of range of the body kick from Tikhachev.
OG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OG bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tikhachev's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG tries to bum rush Tikhachev with a series of wild strikes but Tikhachev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikhachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OG.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG slips a jab from Tikhachev.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tikhachev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tikhachev slips a jab from OG.
OG fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikhachev manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tikhachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OG loads up on a big right hand but Tikhachev slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tikhachev. OG does a little dance to reset his feet.
OG takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OG throws a hook but Tikhachev blocks it.
Tikhachev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OG is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tikhachev.
OG swings for the body but Tikhachev moves out of range.
OG moves forwards but Tikhachev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikhachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tikhachev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tikhachev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tikhachev misses with an uppercut.
OG thuds a left hand into Tikhachev's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OG has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!