PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Terrorist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Iridium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrorist comes to the cage accompanied by Good Shoes - The Way My Heart Beats . Chris Terrorist had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Terrorist
vs
Iridium

169 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Terrorist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Iridium!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Iridium coming out on top.
Iridium throws a looping overhand right but Terrorist ducks down to avoid it.
Iridium takes a swing at Terrorist's ribcage but misses.
Terrorist defending well as Iridium loads up on a big left hand.
Iridium connects with a right hand. Terrorist shakes it off.
Terrorist shoots in for a takedown but Iridium shows good takedown defense.
Iridium loads up on a big right hand but Terrorist slips the punch.
Terrorist could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iridium smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Terrorist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iridium pushes Terrorist off looking to stand but Terrorist dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Terrorist trying to control the action but Iridium is working from the bottom.

Terrorist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iridium sees it coming and defends easily.

Terrorist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Terrorist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iridium is just riding it out for now. Terrorist eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iridium pushes Terrorist off looking to stand but Terrorist dives back in and keeps control.

Terrorist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iridium is looking to escape.

Terrorist seems to be working for a kimura but Iridium defends the submission attempt.
Iridium pushes Terrorist off looking to stand but Terrorist dives back in and keeps control.
Iridium looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Terrorist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iridium sees it coming and defends easily.
Iridium is looking to escape.

Terrorist is working for a submission of some sort.
Iridium is looking to escape.

Terrorist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iridium sees it coming and defends easily.

Terrorist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iridium has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terrorist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iridium wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Terrorist lands a nice short elbow.
Iridium wants to get back to his feet.

Iridium is defending against the submission attempts here by Terrorist.

Iridium is defending against the submission attempts here by Terrorist.
Iridium is trying to stand up here but Terrorist is controlling him well.
Iridium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Terrorist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Iridium makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terrorist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Iridium tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Terrorist is in Iridium's guard.
Terrorist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Iridium keeping full guard, as Terrorist tries to pass.
Terrorist won't allow Iridium to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iridium can do anything to dispel that myth.

Terrorist drops back looking for a leg! Iridium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iridium manages to kick Terrorist off! Terrorist jumps back into Iridium's guard.

Terrorist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Iridium uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iridium swings for the body but Terrorist moves out of range.
Iridium throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrorist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Terrorist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Terrorist feints and as Iridium raises his hands in defense, Terrorist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iridium wants to get back to his feet but Terrorist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Iridium kicks Terrorist off and gets to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Iridium enables Terrorist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Iridium manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Iridium wants to get back to his feet but Terrorist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Terrorist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chris Terrorist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iridium is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Terrorist is controlling him.

Terrorist gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iridium throws a hook to the side of Terrorist's head but Terrorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iridium misses with a looping left.

Terrorist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terrorist stops Iridium from standing up.

Terrorist drops back looking for a leg! Iridium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iridium manages to kick Terrorist off! Terrorist jumps back into Iridium's guard.
Iridium keeping full guard, as Terrorist tries to pass.

Iridium scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Iridium. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorist ducks under a wild hook from Iridium.
Terrorist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iridium pinned against the cage. Iridium gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iridium scores with a body shot.
Iridium swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Iridium.
Iridium looks to land a combination but Terrorist avoids it well.
Chris Terrorist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iridium throws a hook but Terrorist avoids it easily.

Terrorist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrorist tries to free his leg and advance position but Iridium is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terrorist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Terrorist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terrorist looking to pass the guard.

Terrorist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Iridium scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Iridium misses.
Iridium misses the shot to the body.
Iridium lands a head shot.
Iridium looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorist is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iridium thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Iridium, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iridium throws a big shot that misses.
Iridium tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Iridium.
Iridium stuffs the takedown attempt from Terrorist. Terrorist gets slowly back to his feet.
Igor Iridium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Iridium misses.
Iridium pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iridium.
Iridium throws a right hand that Terrorist ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrorist also avoids with ease.
Terrorist shoots in looking for a takedown. Iridium tries to sprawl out of it but Terrorist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iridium manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Iridium will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Iridium misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrorist.
Iridium throws the left hand but Terrorist avoids the punch easily.
Terrorist looks for a takedown but Iridium sprawls well.
Iridium throws a hook but Terrorist avoids it easily.
Iridium is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iridium takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iridium throws a hook but Terrorist avoids it easily.
Terrorist throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iridium. Terrorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iridium. Terrorist does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iridium ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iridium swinging wildly here.
Iridium bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Igor Iridium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terrorist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terrorist slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iridium. Terrorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iridium fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terrorist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Iridium misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iridium. Terrorist does a little dance to reset his feet.

Terrorist shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorist wants to free his trapped foot but Iridium is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Terrorist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iridium sees it coming and defends easily.

Iridium is defending against the submission attempts here by Terrorist.
Iridium tries to kick Terrorist off but Terrorist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Terrorist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iridium has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iridium is trying to stand up here but Terrorist is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terrorist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iridium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terrorist.

Terrorist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iridium pushes Terrorist off looking to stand but Terrorist dives back in and keeps control.

Terrorist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iridium tries to kick Terrorist off but Terrorist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Terrorist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iridium sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terrorist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Terrorist stops Iridium from getting back to his feet.

Terrorist wants to work for an arm triangle but Iridium is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Terrorist looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Terrorist wants to take a breather but Iridium is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Terrorist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Terrorist 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Terrorist!