PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 155 p4p, 178 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 24 p4p, 28 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rishkinov
vs
Lacplesis

180 cm
29
169
24 - 7 - 0

180 cm
31
171
31 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis blocks the body kick.
Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Rishkinov strikes.
Lacplesis scores with a nice strike.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Rishkinov lands a body shot.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lacplesis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Rishkinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rishkinov connects with a right hand. Lacplesis shakes it off.
Rishkinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the head.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov throws a front kick that sends Lacplesis stumbling back into the cage.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Rishkinov's shoulder, as Rishkinov tries to avoid the shot.

Lacplesis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis pulls Rishkinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rishkinov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lacplesis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rishkinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lacplesis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Lacplesis is very close to passing his half guard.
Lacplesis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Rishkinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lacplesis pulls his head out easily.
Rishkinov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lacplesis trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.

Rishkinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacplesis defends well.
Lacplesis wanted to stand there but Rishkinov had control of the position.
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet.

Rishkinov is looking for a triangle here but Lacplesis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lacplesis working away.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lacplesis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rishkinov tries to bench press Lacplesis off him but Lacplesis keeps the position.
Rishkinov struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rishkinov keeps Lacplesis under control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Rishkinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rishkinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rishkinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacplesis's half guard.
Lacplesis tries to kick Rishkinov off in order to stand up. Rishkinov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis parries the strikes from Rishkinov easily there. Rishkinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lacplesis to escape.
Lacplesis struggling a bit here.
Lacplesis is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacplesis is defending well.
Rishkinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Lacplesis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rishkinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rishkinov is working Lacplesis over with some ground and pound from side control.

Rishkinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound but Lacplesis is defending the strikes.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Rishkinov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lacplesis is avoiding damage well.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to his feet.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lacplesis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacplesis keeps working.
Rishkinov scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lacplesis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lacplesis is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lacplesis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rishkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lacplesis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rishkinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lacplesis defending well though.
Lacplesis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is pushing down on Lacplesis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lacplesis is fighting to maintain full guard but Rishkinov has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is looking to control Rishkinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacplesis avoid being mounted?
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacplesis's head.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lacplesis trying to hold on to Rishkinov's head to control him but Rishkinov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacplesis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rishkinov.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rishkinov. That did some damage!
Lacplesis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from Rishkinov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rishkinov tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rishkinov. Lacplesis shrugs it off though.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rishkinov walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Rishkinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Rishkinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Rishkinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lacplesis quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Rishkinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacplesis is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Lacplesis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lacplesis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Lacplesis is blocking nicely.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Lacplesis is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lacplesis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rishkinov has gone for a leg lock! Lacplesis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rishkinov's guard.

Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rishkinov is trying to keep Lacplesis in close.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov is pulling down on Lacplesis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lacplesis, at least for the moment.
Lacplesis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rishkinov trying to keep a closed guard but Lacplesis is proving a slippery customer.
Lacplesis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rishkinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Serhey Rishkinov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rishkinov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.