PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abue AiTiKon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AiTiKon has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Minotauro
vs
AiTiKon

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abue AiTiKon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro is looking to clinch but AiTiKon is avoiding it.
AiTiKon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AiTiKon looks gassed!
AiTiKon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Minotauro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - AiTiKon has eaten all the pies!
Minotauro fails with a takedown attempt.
AiTiKon swats away the attempt to clinch by Minotauro.
AiTiKon looks for a takedown but Minotauro sprawls well.
Jakob Minotauro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abue AiTiKon.
Minotauro throws a quick inside leg kick.

Minotauro pushes AiTiKon up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Minotauro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minotauro rushes AiTiKon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minotauro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by AiTiKon after a bit of a struggle.
Minotauro is looking for a takedown.

Minotauro pulls guard.
AiTiKon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minotauro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the position but AiTiKon postures up.

Minotauro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AiTiKon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AiTiKon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
AiTiKon tries to free his leg and advance position but Minotauro is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AiTiKon preventing the sweep.
Minotauro controls AiTiKon momentarily but AiTiKon frees himself.
AiTiKon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

AiTiKon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minotauro dives on top into guard.
Minotauro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AiTiKon keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.
AiTiKon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minotauro scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but AiTiKon manages to mount him!
AiTiKon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking to improve his position but AiTiKon isn't that keen on the idea.
AiTiKon moves to the back position.

AiTiKon has managed to slip his arm under Minotauro's chin. This could be all over... yep, Minotauro is tapping out! Submission win for AiTiKon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abue AiTiKon!