PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen Boy prodolzhaetsya by Ariya as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexei Kropotkin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ismael
vs
Kropotkin

185 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropotkin cracks a nice hook into Ismael's ribs.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Ismael slips the punch.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ismael.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Lee Ismael has been cut.
Kropotkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ismael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Ismael counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Alexei Kropotkin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kropotkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kropotkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ismael on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Ismael's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ismael is able to avoid easily.
Ismael throws a lazy head kick
and Kropotkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Ismael ducks down to avoid it.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Ismael moves out of range.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ismael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismael tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ismael is breathing heavily.
Kropotkin lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ismael on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kropotkin blocks the low kick.
Kropotkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Kropotkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kropotkin looks to land a right hand but Ismael moved out of range.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Ismael avoids them all with ease.
Kropotkin lands a front kick.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kropotkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ismael.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that Ismael semi-blocks.
Ismael defending well as Kropotkin loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismael on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Lee Ismael's cut is getting worse.
Kropotkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a jab to the head.
A head kick from Kropotkin lands but Ismael takes it in his stride.
Ismael staying out of range there.
Ismael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kropotkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kropotkin misses with a body shot
and Ismael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin punishes Ismael's body with a nice straight punch.
Ismael sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a high kick!
Ismael is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kropotkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a looping right.
Ismael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ismael is just out of range.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Ismael blocks it.
Ismael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kropotkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Kropotkin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kropotkin throws a head kick that misses.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ismael moves away.
Kropotkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Ismael throws a sloppy head kick
and Kropotkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kropotkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kropotkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropotkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ismael.
Crunch! Kropotkin slams his shin into Ismael's torso.
Kropotkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kropotkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Kropotkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kropotkin feints and then cracks Ismael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ismael down.
Alexei Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ismael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kropotkin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kropotkin!
Kropotkin lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kropotkin.
Kropotkin feints and then cracks Ismael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ismael down.
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!
Jab from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Ismael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kropotkin. Kropotkin obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ismael.
Alexei Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses
and Kropotkin counters with a straight right hand.
Kropotkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Ismael moves away and avoids it.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ismael has time to react.
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kropotkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kropotkin tests Ismael's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kropotkin scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismael tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Lee Ismael's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kropotkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropotkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Kropotkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kropotkin connects with a jab.
Ismael throws a sloppy head kick
and Kropotkin counters with a left and a right that stings Ismael.

Ismael is rocked!
Kropotkin connects with a solid leg kick.

Kropotkin lands a big head kick that sends Ismael tumbling to the mat! Kropotkin takes a step backwards and waves Ismael back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ismael is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismael slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
Ismael seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Kropotkin misses the target.
Kropotkin misses with a body kick.
Kropotkin scores with a head kick.
Ismael ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ismael looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ismael defending well as Kropotkin loads up on a big left hand.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ismael avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ismael's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kropotkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ismael sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kropotkin misses the target.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ismael is just out of range.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that half lands.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Ismael moves away and avoids it.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Ismael slips the punch.
Kropotkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ismael scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kropotkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Kropotkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but Ismael moved away.
Ismael scores with a decent looking hook.
Ismael throws a shot from downtown. Kropotkin moves away and avoids it.
Kropotkin throws a sloppy head kick and Ismael moves out of range easily.
Kropotkin throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Kropotkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Ismael.
Kropotkin swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ismael.
A head kick misses from Ismael.
Kropotkin checks a low kick from Ismael.
Ismael throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot
and Ismael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kropotkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ismael slips a jab from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Ismael avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kropotkin throws a head kick but Ismael moves out of range.
Ismael swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kropotkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ismael tries a low kick but Kropotkin avoids it.
Kropotkin misses the body punch
and Ismael counters with a left to the body.
Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ismael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ismael avoids a kick to the body.
Kropotkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ismael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kropotkin checks it well.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismael throws a leg kick but Kropotkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Kropotkin misses.
Ismael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kropotkin works over Ismael's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexei Kropotkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ismael walks into a stiff left hand from Kropotkin.
Ismael wants to land a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin misses with a head kick.
Kropotkin throws a nice looking combination but Ismael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee Ismael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kropotkin jabs Ismael right on the nose. Ismael blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Ismael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kropotkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Kropotkin!