PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Von Lydeman
vs
Ninefingers

187 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Von Lydeman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logen Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lydeman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lydeman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Lydeman misses with a double jab.
Ninefingers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Lydeman. Von Lydeman obviously looking to wear him down.
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Lydeman pinned against the cage. Von Lydeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Lydeman with a nice cross.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Lydeman as he avoids it easily.
Ninefingers moves out of range of the strikes.
Ninefingers misses with a few strikes there.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninefingers swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Lydeman.
Ninefingers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Lydeman moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ninefingers blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ninefingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lydeman smiles and moves away.
Von Lydeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninefingers sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Ninefingers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninefingers prevents Von Lydeman from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers moves into full mount! Von Lydeman won't be happy about that!
Von Lydeman tries to control the position but Ninefingers now has his back.

Von Lydeman showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Lydeman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ninefingers gets his way!
Von Lydeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Von Lydeman tries to break free.

Ninefingers looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lydeman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ninefingers's guard. Nice work there by Von Lydeman.
Ninefingers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lydeman trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Ninefingers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ninefingers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Lydeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ninefingers's head.
Von Lydeman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ninefingers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Von Lydeman has passed into half guard!
Von Lydeman controlling the action here.
Von Lydeman wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping him busy.
Von Lydeman wants to stand up but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
Von Lydeman wants to take a breather but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Von Lydeman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman trying to control the action but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jack Von Lydeman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ninefingers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt - Von Lydeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Von Lydeman. No joy for Ninefingers on that attempt.
Jack Von Lydeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Von Lydeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninefingers's face.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks it.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks it.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ninefingers misses with a knee strike.
Ninefingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Logen Ninefingers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lydeman, right into the meat.
Von Lydeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lydeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logen Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Von Lydeman misses.
Ninefingers has a takedown stuffed.
Von Lydeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Lydeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Lydeman moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.
Von Lydeman scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Lydeman lands with a straight right. Ninefingers didn't see that one coming.
Ninefingers is breathing heavily.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Lydeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman misses with a hook.
Von Lydeman connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Von Lydeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Lydeman. That's going to slow Ninefingers down.

Von Lydeman clinches up against the cage.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks with his arms.
Ninefingers wants a takedown.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninefingers's face.
Von Lydeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman keeps control of Ninefingers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ninefingers blocks it with crossed arms.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks.
Ninefingers looking for a takedown.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Ninefingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lydeman smiles and moves away.
Von Lydeman clobbers Ninefingers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lydeman scores with a jab. Ninefingers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Lydeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ninefingers counters with a takedown into side control.
Von Lydeman tries to improve position but can't.
Von Lydeman is working hard here to advance position.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound.
Von Lydeman looks to move to half guard but instead Ninefingers has passed into mount! Damn!

Ninefingers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ninefingers wants to control the pace but Von Lydeman is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman tries to reverse the position but Ninefingers maintains control.
Von Lydeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ninefingers on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ninefingers looking to finish Von Lydeman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Von Lydeman!

Ninefingers has hold of Von Lydeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Von Lydeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Von Lydeman really wants to buck Ninefingers off and get back to his feet.
Von Lydeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Lydeman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Von Lydeman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ninefingers trying to control but Von Lydeman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Lydeman tries to hold on but Ninefingers postures up.
Von Lydeman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Ninefingers is working for a kimura but Von Lydeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Lydeman is trying to stand back up but Ninefingers is controlling him
Von Lydeman is looking to improve his position.
Von Lydeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Lydeman looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Von Lydeman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ninefingers fails with the takedown.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Ninefingers is avoiding it.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Lydeman tries to sprawl out of it but Ninefingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown but Von Lydeman shows good takedown defense.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Lydeman thuds a left hand into Ninefingers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Von Lydeman.
Ninefingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lydeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Lydeman tries to bum rush Ninefingers with a series of wild strikes but Ninefingers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Von Lydeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lydeman closes the distance but Ninefingers moves to the side

and Ninefingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lydeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninefingers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Lydeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lydeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lydeman striking off his back but it's not causing Ninefingers any problems.
Ninefingers won't allow Von Lydeman to sweep him here.
Ninefingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Lydeman has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Ninefingers shoots in and bounces Von Lydeman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ninefingers tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Lydeman is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman wants to stand but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
Von Lydeman is trying to control the position but Ninefingers postures up.
Ninefingers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Lydeman keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Ninefingers wants to pass the guard but Von Lydeman is keeping the position.
Von Lydeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninefingers is one step ahead there.
Logen Ninefingers has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ninefingers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Lydeman as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Lydeman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ninefingers. Ninefingers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Lydeman lands with a hook. Ninefingers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Ninefingers is avoiding it.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Von Lydeman rushes Ninefingers and presses him up against the cage.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Ninefingers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ninefingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lydeman smiles and moves away.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Ninefingers moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Lydeman connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Lydeman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ninefingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but Von Lydeman keeps moving.
Ninefingers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lydeman striking off his back but it's not causing Ninefingers any problems.
Ninefingers trying to control but Von Lydeman is working from the bottom.

Von Lydeman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ninefingers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Von Lydeman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ninefingers's back instead.
Von Lydeman is hanging on to Ninefingers's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Lydeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ninefingers misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Von Lydeman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ninefingers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Von Lydeman to the mat. Von Lydeman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Ninefingers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Lydeman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ninefingers has Von Lydeman in his guard.

Ninefingers is looking for a triangle but Von Lydeman pushes his legs off easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ninefingers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lydeman wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
Von Lydeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.

Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Lydeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Lydeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ninefingers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Lydeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ninefingers counters with a takedown into side control.
Von Lydeman wants to get back to his feet.

Ninefingers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Lydeman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ninefingers working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Ninefingers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Lydeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ninefingers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninefingers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Lydeman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers trying to control the action but Von Lydeman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Lydeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Ninefingers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Lydeman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ninefingers's knee momentarily.

Von Lydeman pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow.
Von Lydeman scores a nice knee to the body.
Von Lydeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ninefingers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ninefingers trying to keep a closed guard but Von Lydeman is proving a slippery customer.
Ninefingers wants to sweep here but Von Lydeman controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ninefingers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Von Lydeman lands a jab to the nose.
Von Lydeman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ninefingers's head backwards.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Ninefingers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lydeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logen Ninefingers dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ninefingers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Lydeman throws a jab when Ninefingers was well out of range.
Von Lydeman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninefingers. That did some damage!
Von Lydeman throws a hook but Ninefingers blocks it.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown but Von Lydeman sprawls well.

Von Lydeman has managed to clinch.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks.
Ninefingers tries to pull guard but Von Lydeman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ninefingers drops back down to his feet.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Ninefingers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninefingers's face.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Ninefingers is blocking nicely.

Ninefingers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ninefingers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lydeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers controls Von Lydeman momentarily but Von Lydeman frees himself.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.

Ninefingers has his feet on Von Lydeman's thighs here. He's pushed Von Lydeman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Von Lydeman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logen Ninefingers!
Logen Ninefingers is the new light heavyweight champion!