PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georg Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Kicasstis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georg Prime has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Prime
vs
Kicasstis

198 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georg Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Kicasstis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicasstis misses with a takedown attempt - Prime sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kicasstis tries for a takedown but Prime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kicasstis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Georg Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Kicasstis.
Prime displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kicasstis.
Kicasstis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prime circles away.
Kicasstis shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense.
Kicasstis tries for a takedown but Prime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kicasstis looks gassed!
Kicasstis shoots in but Prime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kicasstis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kicasstis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kicasstis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicasstis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Kicasstis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prime circles away.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prime stuffs the takedown.
Kicasstis dives in and grabs Prime's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prime pushes down on Kicasstis's head and hops out.
Prime slaps away a takedown attempt from Kicasstis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prime has a takedown stuffed.
Kicasstis fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Prime counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Prime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kicasstis is on top in guard.
Prime wants to stand and escape but Kicasstis is having none of it.
Kicasstis cracks Prime with a solid left hand.
Prime is looking to stand up but Kicasstis isn't so interested in that idea.

Kicasstis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kicasstis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis stops Prime from standing up.
Kicasstis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime wants to stand up but Kicasstis is controlling him.
Kicasstis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prime. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kicasstis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kicasstis stands up over Prime, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kicasstis connects with a couple of short punches.
Kicasstis is working Prime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kicasstis won't allow Prime to get back to his feet.
Kicasstis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kicasstis postures up and lands a big shot to Prime's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicasstis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kicasstis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Prime is trying to buck Kicasstis off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kicasstis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kicasstis scoring with punches from side control.
Kicasstis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Prime is trying to get back to his feet.
Prime taking a bit of punishment here - Kicasstis scoring with strikes.
Kicasstis lands some shots froms side control.
Kicasstis lands an elbow.
Kicasstis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kicasstis working the ground and pound from side control.

Kicasstis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prime knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prime is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Kicasstis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Kicasstis or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad.
Prime leaves Kicasstis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kicasstis has a takedown stuffed.
Georg Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Kicasstis.
Kicasstis shoots in looking for a takedown but Prime manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kicasstis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kicasstis gets caught flat footed, as Prime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kicasstis is adopting a defensive guard.
Kicasstis keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Kicasstis is breathing heavily.
Kicasstis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicasstis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kicasstis wants to sweep here but Prime controlling him for the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Fedor Kicasstis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kicasstis has his takedown stuffed

and Prime counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Prime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kicasstis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Kicasstis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Prime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kicasstis holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kicasstis is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kicasstis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there.

Prime drops back looking for a leg! Kicasstis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kicasstis manages to kick Prime off! Prime jumps back into Kicasstis's guard.
Kicasstis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicasstis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kicasstis controlling Prime's posture.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kicasstis is keeping the position for now.

Fedor Kicasstis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kicasstis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prime as he avoids it easily.
Kicasstis leaves Prime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prime shoots in for a takedown but Kicasstis shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Kicasstis as Prime shoots in.
Kicasstis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kicasstis shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicasstis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kicasstis shoots in and bounces Prime off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fedor Kicasstis 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!

Prime gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kicasstis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kicasstis working some strikes from top position.
Kicasstis stops Prime from standing up.
Kicasstis is working Prime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Prime scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kicasstis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prime's waist but Prime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kicasstis off to one side.
Fedor Kicasstis seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Prime tries to sprawl but Kicasstis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kicasstis is looking for a kimura here.

Kicasstis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kicasstis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime tries to kick Kicasstis off but Kicasstis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kicasstis drops an elbow to the side of Prime's head.
Prime pushes Kicasstis off looking to stand but Kicasstis dives back in and keeps control.

Prime has one foot on Kicasstis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kicasstis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kicasstis has his takedown stuffed

and Prime counters with a single leg into guard. Kicasstis didn't expect that.
Georg Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Kicasstis.
Kicasstis wants to sweep here but Prime controlling him for the moment.
Kicasstis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kicasstis wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime passes Kicasstis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Prime is looking for a kimura but Kicasstis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prime to get the leverage.

Prime is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kicasstis is just riding it out for now. Prime eventually gives up the hold.
Kicasstis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kicasstis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard.
Kicasstis landing with the ground and pound.
Prime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kicasstis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prime wants to get back to his feet but Kicasstis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis postures up and lands a big shot to Prime's brow.
Kicasstis cracks Prime with a solid left hand.
Kicasstis lands a couple of digs.
Kicasstis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kicasstis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kicasstis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prime wants to stand up but Kicasstis is controlling him.
Kicasstis cracks Prime with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicasstis won't allow Prime to get back to his feet.
Kicasstis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kicasstis with a nice head shot there.
Kicasstis postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Prime covers up, he's hurt! Kicasstis keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kicasstis and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kicasstis can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Kicasstis!