PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sallah Alcoubra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcoubra comes into the arena with Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Alcoubra
vs
Stapelstaden

185 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sallah Alcoubra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcoubra misses the jab.
Alcoubra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stapelstaden tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcoubra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stapelstaden works Alcoubra's body with a nice hook.
Alcoubra throws a jab but it's blocked by Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.
Alcoubra jabs Stapelstaden right on the nose. Stapelstaden blinks but takes it well.
Alcoubra throws a series of punches but Stapelstaden avoids them all with ease.
Alcoubra throws out a loose jab but Stapelstaden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcoubra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alcoubra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapelstaden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra throws a lazy right hand but Stapelstaden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcoubra misses with an uppercut. Stapelstaden saw that one coming.
Alcoubra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stapelstaden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden scores with a one two! Alcoubra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sallah Alcoubra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapelstaden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcoubra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra lands a two punch combo.
Alcoubra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stapelstaden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcoubra backwards.
Stapelstaden lands with a left to the head.
Stapelstaden has Alcoubra pressed against the cage, preventing Alcoubra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stapelstaden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stapelstaden pushes Alcoubra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden misses with an elbow over the top.
Alcoubra tries to circle away but Stapelstaden has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stapelstaden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stapelstaden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stapelstaden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stapelstaden prevents a body shot from Alcoubra.
Stapelstaden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alcoubra backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stapelstaden drags the fight down to the ground.
Stapelstaden keeping moving, preventing Alcoubra from controlling successfully.
Stapelstaden wants to sweep here but Alcoubra controlling him for the moment.
Stapelstaden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stapelstaden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stapelstaden pulls Alcoubra in close to his closed guard and prevents Alcoubra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alcoubra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alcoubra postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stapelstaden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcoubra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stapelstaden looking for a sweep. Not yet Stapelstaden, not yet.
Alcoubra postures up.
Alcoubra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alcoubra trying to control the position from guard on top but Stapelstaden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alcoubra wanted to stand there but Stapelstaden had control of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Alcoubra.
Stapelstaden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alcoubra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alcoubra misses the jab.
Alcoubra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcoubra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stapelstaden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden slips a straight right by Alcoubra.
Alcoubra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stapelstaden lands a head shot.
Stapelstaden lands with an overhand left.
Alcoubra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stapelstaden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stapelstaden ducks under a wild hook from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcoubra throws out a powerful jab.
Stapelstaden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcoubra misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tuomari Stapelstaden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stapelstaden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alcoubra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stapelstaden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stapelstaden defending well as Alcoubra loads up on a big left hand.
Alcoubra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Stapelstaden has managed to clinch.
Stapelstaden scores with a shot to the side of Alcoubra's head.
Stapelstaden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stapelstaden has a couple of punches blocked by Alcoubra.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcoubra misses with some punches.
Stapelstaden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alcoubra gets underhooks to prevent Stapelstaden's takedown attempt.
Stapelstaden misses with the head strike.
Stapelstaden digs a right hand into Alcoubra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcoubra's gas tank.
Stapelstaden misses with the head strike.
Stapelstaden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Alcoubra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden is breathing heavily.
Stapelstaden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcoubra backwards.
Stapelstaden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcoubra wants to break free but Stapelstaden has control.
A right hand to the body from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden scores with a shot to the side of Alcoubra's head.
Stapelstaden missing with knees to the body.
Alcoubra tries to break free but Stapelstaden pushes him back against the cage.
Stapelstaden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcoubra's elbow.
Alcoubra lands an uppercut.
A short left from Alcoubra.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alcoubra is leaning against Stapelstaden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alcoubra tries to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling the position.
Stapelstaden tries to score a body lock takedown but Alcoubra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alcoubra is trying to force a seperation but Stapelstaden has the dominant position.
Alcoubra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alcoubra is trying to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling him.
Alcoubra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alcoubra has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
Stapelstaden has a couple of punches blocked by Alcoubra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alcoubra breaks from the clinch.
Sallah Alcoubra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Alcoubra misses.
Stapelstaden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Alcoubra misses.
Alcoubra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Alcoubra misses.
Stapelstaden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alcoubra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Alcoubra duly obliges.
Alcoubra throws a body punch but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Alcoubra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcoubra swings away with a body shot that misses

and Stapelstaden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stapelstaden.
A shot in the inside from Alcoubra.
Stapelstaden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcoubra is looking to break free of the clinch but Stapelstaden has double underhooks.
Alcoubra dodges an elbow strike from Stapelstaden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubra wants to get back to striking at distance but Stapelstaden won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sallah Alcoubra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomari Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra wants to break free but Stapelstaden has control.
Alcoubra tries to circle away but Stapelstaden has him pinned against the cage.

Alcoubra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Alcoubra misses its intended target.
Alcoubra misses with a wild combination.
Alcoubra misses the jab.
Sallah Alcoubra is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcoubra falls off balance throwing a combination

and Stapelstaden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Alcoubra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcoubra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stapelstaden was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcoubra.
Stapelstaden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stapelstaden moves in looking to clinch but Alcoubra pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stapelstaden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcoubra throws out the jab.
Stapelstaden ducks under a wild hook from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra misses with a jab to the body
enabling Stapelstaden to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Alcoubra misses

and Stapelstaden counters by clinching up.
Alcoubra is leaning against Stapelstaden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike.
Stapelstaden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alcoubra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stapelstaden pushes Alcoubra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alcoubra misses with a punch on the inside.
Stapelstaden can't find room to land a body shot as Alcoubra controls the action.
Stapelstaden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stapelstaden. Alcoubra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Alcoubra coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sallah Alcoubra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alcoubra scores with a jab to the head.
Alcoubra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stapelstaden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcoubra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcoubra misses with a combination
and Stapelstaden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alcoubra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stapelstaden momentarily.
Alcoubra misses with a series of wild punches.

Stapelstaden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alcoubra, pushing him back against the cage.
Stapelstaden lands a shot to the body.
Stapelstaden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcoubra.
Alcoubra tries to work over Stapelstaden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stapelstaden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alcoubra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stapelstaden looking to stall.
Alcoubra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra wants to break free but Stapelstaden has control.
Alcoubra misses with the head strike.
Stapelstaden struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcoubra controls his hands.
Stapelstaden working aggressively here.
Alcoubra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stapelstaden or not.
Stapelstaden misses with the head strike.
Stapelstaden wants a takedown.
Alcoubra tries to stall but Stapelstaden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Alcoubra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcoubra loads up on a big right hand but Stapelstaden slips the punch.
Alcoubra works the jab nicely.
Stapelstaden dodges the punch combination from Alcoubra.
Stapelstaden slips a jab and a cross from Alcoubra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcoubra throws out the jab.
Alcoubra throws the left hand but Stapelstaden avoids the punch easily.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch but Alcoubra is having none of it.
Alcoubra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stapelstaden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcoubra.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch there but Alcoubra circles away.
Stapelstaden slips a straight right by Alcoubra.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alcoubra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stapelstaden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stapelstaden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcoubra lands a jab.
Stapelstaden connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubra just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcoubra throws a hook but Stapelstaden blocks it.
Alcoubra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alcoubra throws a combination that misses
and Stapelstaden counters with a straight right hand.
Alcoubra throws the left hand but Stapelstaden avoids the punch easily.
Alcoubra misses with an uppercut.
Stapelstaden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcoubra walks into a left hand.
Alcoubra scores with a jab to the jaw.

Stapelstaden rushes Alcoubra and presses him up against the cage.
Stapelstaden goes for a takedown attempt but Alcoubra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sallah Alcoubra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomari Stapelstaden.
Alcoubra swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubra scores with a nice strike.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch but Alcoubra is having none of it.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch up.
Stapelstaden wants to clinch up but Alcoubra keeps it at a distance.
Stapelstaden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alcoubra throws a lazy right hand but Stapelstaden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcoubra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alcoubra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Stapelstaden clinches with his opponent.
Stapelstaden tries for a takedown but Alcoubra manages to get underhooks.

Alcoubra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcoubra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stapelstaden momentarily.
Stapelstaden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stapelstaden moves away from the strike by Alcoubra.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sallah Alcoubra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alcoubra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sallah Alcoubra!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Sallah Alcoubra!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Sallah Alcoubra!

Sallah Alcoubra wins by unanimous decision!