PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RG Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lookin' Out My Backdoor. The key to victory for Alexi Laiho has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Laiho
vs
Dias

177 cm
21
167 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
166 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Russian Mob Nutrition (159 Recovery - $150)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RG Dias!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laiho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiho avoids it really well and circles away.
Laiho throws a shot to the body.
Laiho stuffs the takedown.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
Jab by Laiho.
Laiho cracks Dias with an open hand slap.
Alexi Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias has a takedown stuffed.
Dias walks into a straight right hand from Laiho.
Laiho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho lands a jab.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laiho scores with a nice right hand.

Dias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laiho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

Dias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laiho escapes and throws Dias's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dias looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laiho presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dias is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho content just to control the position here.
Dias gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.

Laiho decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Laiho as Dias shoots in.
Dias dives in and grabs Laiho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laiho pushes down on Dias's head and hops out.
Laiho lands a jab.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laiho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Laiho stuffs the takedown attempt from Dias. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dias backs up against the cage.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laiho as he avoids it easily.
Dias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laiho defends it nicely.
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laiho swivels and escapes.
Laiho's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Laiho duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho dominated that 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.

Laiho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laiho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laiho connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Laiho catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Laiho.
A jab from Laiho finds it's way through Dias's defenses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Laiho sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiho avoids it really well and circles away.
Dias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laiho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laiho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laiho is fending him off so far but Dias persists. Nope, Laiho circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
A solid body kick from Laiho.
Laiho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Laiho catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laiho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laiho throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexi Laiho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Dias with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laiho to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho leaves Dias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laiho throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Laiho scores with a four punch combination!
Laiho catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laiho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dias moves forwards but Laiho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laiho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiho with a nice cross.
Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laiho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexi Laiho is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Laiho both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias has time to react.
Laiho tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laiho looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dias takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Laiho.
Laiho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Laiho.
Laiho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Laiho, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Laiho against the cage but Laiho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laiho connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
Laiho cracks a nice hook into Dias's ribs.
Laiho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dias's head.
Laiho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho lands a jab to the nose.
Laiho jabs at Dias's body.
Laiho stalks Dias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dias's face. Dias staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Laiho both land. Nice combination.
Dias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias walks into a straight right hand from Laiho.
Laiho looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donk. Laiho catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Laiho digs a good hook to Dias's body.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laiho misses with a two punch combination.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Laiho, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Laiho against the cage but Laiho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laiho catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Laiho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Laiho.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Laiho scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexi Laiho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laiho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laiho stuns Dias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laiho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Laiho lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laiho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dias slips a jab and a cross from Laiho.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho throws a one two combo.
Laiho clobbers Dias with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laiho misses with the combination.
Laiho catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dias looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laiho circles away.
Dias takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laiho lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Laiho there.
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dias backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Laiho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laiho connects with a nice looking jab.
Dias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laiho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dias on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Laiho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dias tries for a takedown but Laiho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dias wants to clinch up but Laiho keeps it at a distance.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho misses with a wild combination.
Laiho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laiho throws a shot to the body.
Laiho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dias is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Laiho cracks Dias with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laiho lands with an uppercut that bounces Dias off the cage and back into rage.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias needs to keep his hands up - Laiho had a free shot at his head there.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Laiho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dias's hands.
Laiho tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Laiho.
Laiho lands with a good body shot.
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Laiho finds it's target.
Laiho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laiho scores with the left hand. Dias knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Laiho. No joy for Dias on that attempt.
Laiho stuffs the takedown.
Dias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dias takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laiho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dias.
Laiho tries to bum rush Dias with a series of wild strikes but Dias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dias looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho cracks Dias with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laiho.
Laiho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laiho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laiho thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but Laiho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laiho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laiho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laiho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laiho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias walks into a jab.
Laiho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dias misses with a jab to the body
and Laiho counters with a nice uppercut.
Laiho lands a jab to the nose.
Laiho throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt
and Laiho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laiho lands a jab.
Dias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Laiho misses.
Dias with a poor takedown
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho had his way with RG Dias in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Laiho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laiho cracks Dias with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laiho, as that shot connected.
Dias with a poor takedown
and Laiho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Laiho.
Dias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laiho counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laiho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dias is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Laiho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Laiho counters with a series of strikes. Dias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RG Dias.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laiho cracks Dias with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Laiho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laiho thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
A left lands for Laiho.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laiho lands a lovely overhand right.
Laiho cracks Dias with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias walks into a jab.
Dias dodges the punch combination from Laiho.
Laiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Laiho connects with a body shot.
Laiho lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laiho, as that shot connected.
A jab from Laiho does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped Dias's head back.
Dias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laiho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dias on the side of the head.
Laiho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laiho.
Dias closes the distance but Laiho moves to the side
and Laiho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laiho counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dias walks into a left hand.
Laiho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dias misses with a takedown
and Laiho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laiho looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Laiho.
Laiho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laiho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laiho thuds his right hand into Dias's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
RG Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laiho scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Laiho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laiho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho retains his lightweight title!