PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 2217 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 298 p4p, 305 weight class). Ecker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where The Hood At? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Averyanov
vs
Ecker

195 cm
24
211
6 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
205
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Arcticus University: London

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Ecker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Averyanov wants to break free but Ecker has control.

Ecker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Averyanov is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Ecker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Ecker cracks Averyanov with a big elbow.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.
Ecker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
Ecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov parries the strikes from Ecker easily there. Ecker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Averyanov to escape.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ecker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ecker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ecker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ecker in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Ecker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ecker looking to control but instead Averyanov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Averyanov to regain full guard.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker postures up in Averyanov's guard and throws a big left but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Averyanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Averyanov is keeping the position.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker trying to control but Averyanov is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ecker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Averyanov to the mat! Averyanov manages to get full guard.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Averyanov is keeping the position.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ecker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Averyanov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Ecker wants to clinch.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.

Ecker gets a clinch.
Averyanov is trying to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling him.
Averyanov tries to circle away but Ecker has him pinned against the cage.
Averyanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Ecker tries to clinch there but Averyanov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side.

Ecker shoots in and gets a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Ecker trying to control but Averyanov is working from the bottom.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Averyanov keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Averyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Averyanov blocks nicely.
Averyanov wants to stand up but Ecker is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averyanov swinging wildly here.

Ecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ecker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Averyanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Averyanov gets tackled into the cage by Ecker. Ecker maintains the clinch.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Averyanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Ecker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Averyanov sneaks out the side door and pushes Ecker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Averyanov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Averyanov against the cage but Averyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ecker is looking to clinch.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Averyanov tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averyanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrei Averyanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
Averyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averyanov wants to land a leg kick but Ecker is out of range.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Averyanov tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker struggles to land a body shot inside as Averyanov controls his hands.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Averyanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averyanov is trying to break free.
Averyanov has had enough of the clinch but Ecker keeps him there for the moment.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Averyanov blocks it.

Ecker wants the takedown. Averyanov is fighting it off but Ecker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Averyanov's guard against the cage.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ecker postures up in Averyanov's guard and throws a big left but Averyanov blocks it.
Ecker throws a strike but Averyanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Ecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ecker throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Averyanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ecker looks to land a strike but Averyanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ecker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Averyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Averyanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averyanov tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ecker on the ground.
Ecker is trying to control. Averyanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ecker connects with a nice short shot to Averyanov's temple.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Averyanov defending well though.
Ecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Averyanov has hold of Ecker's hands but Ecker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker working Averyanov over with strikes.
Averyanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Averyanov is refusing to be controlled, as Ecker sits in half guard.
Ecker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ecker winds up and cracks Averyanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Averyanov is rocked!
Ecker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Averyanov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ecker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
In his post fight interview, Devin Ecker gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank my opponent Bjorn Akerfeldt. He's a hell of a fighter. Thank you to all my fans for supporting me during my recent slump.'.