PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 1328 p4p, 1065 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 208 p4p, 164 weight class). Aleksey Viktorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Austin
vs
Viktorov

181 cm
38
182
24 - 11 - 0

168 cm
36
140
19 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Austin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Viktorov successfully pulls guard.

Viktorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viktorov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Viktorov working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.

Viktorov working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viktorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Viktorov's legs - danger averted.

Viktorov has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.

Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Austin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viktorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Viktorov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Austin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viktorov, up you get!
Viktorov throws a hook but Austin blocks it.

Austin clinches up with Viktorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Viktorov blocks it.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Austin tries to bum rush Viktorov with a series of wild strikes but Viktorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viktorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viktorov, pushing him back against the cage.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin feints and then cracks Viktorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viktorov down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Viktorov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Austin.
Viktorov blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Viktorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Austin throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.
Viktorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viktorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Kyle Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Viktorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Austin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Austin moves into the clinch.

Viktorov pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Viktorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Austin is aware though and is defending well.

Viktorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Austin stands up from Viktorov's guard - Austin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Austin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viktorov. That did some damage!

Austin has closed the distance and engaged Viktorov in a clinch.
Austin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Austin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Austin moves into range and clinches up with Viktorov.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin missing with knees to the body.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Austin to keep the fight standing.
Austin lands a nice knee to the body.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Austin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.

Viktorov successfully pulls guard.

Viktorov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Austin stacks Viktorov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Austin!
Viktorov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin working away.
Viktorov is looking for a sweep.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viktorov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viktorov looking for submissions off his back.

Austin stands up and beckons Viktorov to join him on the feet.
Austin wants to land a leg kick but Viktorov is out of range.
Viktorov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Austin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Austin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viktorov moves away from the strike by Austin.
Viktorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Austin clinches with his opponent.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.

Viktorov pulls guard successfully.
Viktorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viktorov has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.

Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viktorov on the ground.

Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Austin has passed one foot through into half guard.

Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Austin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Viktorov is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Austin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Austin throws a low kick but Viktorov moves out of range easily.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.

Austin rushes Viktorov and presses him up against the cage.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Austin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viktorov.
Austin missing with knees to the body.

Viktorov manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Viktorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Austin is looking to stand up but Viktorov won't let him.

Austin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Viktorov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Austin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Viktorov pulls down on the head and he's put Austin to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksey Viktorov!
After the big win, Aleksey Viktorov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.