PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollinaire Aury (ranked 2836 p4p, 24752 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 361 p4p, 710 weight class). Aury comes to the ring accompanied by Party Up. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vadius Highwind enters the ring!

Aury
vs
Highwind

196 cm
20
205
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
216
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KOMBAT KLOTHING
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollinaire Aury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind misses with a left hand

so Aury counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Highwind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aury is one step ahead there.
Highwind looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aury puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Aury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Highwind is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aury seems to be working for a kimura but Highwind defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aury is trying to control. Highwind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aury is thwarting Highwind's attempts to control the position.
Highwind is looking for a sweep. Aury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aury is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Aury stands up from half guard.
Highwind misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Aury.
Aury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highwind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
What's Highwind going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

Aury has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Highwind throws a body punch but Aury moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Highwind as Aury shoots in.
Highwind is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Highwind lands a nice looking body shot.
Highwind scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Highwind misses.
Vadius Highwind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Aury coming out on top.
Aury looks to land a combination. Highwind sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Highwind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highwind under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aury cracks Highwind with a good jab.
Highwind throws a hook but Aury blocks it.
Highwind throws a hook but Aury avoids it easily.
Aury attempts a counter takedown but Highwind avoids it well and moves away.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body. Aury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vadius Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind throws a right and a left that Aury avoids nicely.
Highwind lands a lovely overhand right.
Aury drops his hands momentarily and Highwind takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Aury clinches.
Highwind tries to stall but Aury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Aury ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aury no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aury has his foot on Highwind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Highwind works his way back into a safe position though.
Highwind slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aury pulls Highwind in close to his closed guard and prevents Highwind from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Highwind working away.
Highwind is looking to take a break and control but Aury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aury is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Highwind has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Apollinaire Aury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollinaire Aury's cut.
That's time! Aury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab from Aury.
Nice shot lands for Aury.
Aury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Highwind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highwind. Highwind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
Aury slips a jab from Highwind.
Highwind scores with a body shot.
Aury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aury half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Highwind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Highwind sends Aury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Highwind is motioning to the referee to let Aury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Aury is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highwind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aury throws out the jab.
Oh Aury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Highwind missing with a left hand there. Aury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highwind fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Highwind. Beautiful body shot.
Aury switches off momentarily and Highwind cracks him with a monster right hand! Aury topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Highwind dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Highwind!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadius Highwind!