PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides comes to the cage accompanied by War by Judas Priest. Potemkin Buster will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Constantinides
vs
Buster

184 cm
26
217 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

198 cm
23
205 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

۞ AFFAKETIΘN ۞

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Constantinides counters with a nice uppercut.
Constantinides swings for the body but Buster moves out of range.
Constantinides throws a jab but it's blocked by Buster.
Constantinides stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Constantinides misses.
Buster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constantinides swivels and escapes.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Constantinides swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Constantinides cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantinides wants it to stay on the feet.
Constantinides throws a front kick aimed at Buster's knee but Buster avoids it well.
Buster takes one to the chin there.
Ares Constantinides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Constantinides counters with a stiff right hand.

Buster is rocked!

Constantinides gets caught flat footed, as Buster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinides is pulling down on Buster's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Constantinides is on top in guard.
Constantinides has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Constantinides forces his way into half guard.
Constantinides takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides prevents Buster from improving his position.
Buster is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinides seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constantinides content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Constantinides looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Constantinides wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinides.
A nice combination there by Constantinides.

It looks like Potemkin Buster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Constantinides sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buster somewhat.
Constantinides misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Potemkin Buster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Constantinides walks into a straight right hand from Buster.
Constantinides scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Constantinides uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Constantinides misses the shot to the body.

Buster drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides is adopting a defensive guard.
Buster wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buster is one step ahead there.

Buster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Constantinides is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buster, into his guard.
Buster keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Buster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Constantinides is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buster's guard.
Buster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Buster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Constantinides wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buster shoots for a takedown but Constantinides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster shoots for a double leg takedown but Constantinides sprawls well. He's pushed Buster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constantinides's head backwards.
Buster staying out of range there.
Constantinides darts in trying to clinch

and Buster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buster is stalling here. Constantinides is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Buster seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Constantinides has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Constantinides slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Buster to see if he's OK.
Constantinides wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buster keeps working.
Constantinides looking to control but instead Buster has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Buster keeping control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides slips a nice elbow through Buster's hands, connecting with Buster's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ares Constantinides will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Potemkin Buster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Buster looks for a takedown but Constantinides sprawls well.
Ares Constantinides is winning the standup battle so far.
Constantinides fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buster checks it well.
Constantinides lands a jab to the nose.
Buster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinides.

Buster gets tackled into the cage by Constantinides. Constantinides maintains the clinch.

Buster gets control of Constantinides's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Buster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Buster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster wants to control but Constantinides is keeping him busy.

Buster is working for an americana but Constantinides has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Buster was thinking about the submission.
Constantinides is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Buster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Constantinides looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Constantinides looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Constantinides!
Buster tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster is trying to control Constantinides's posture but Constantinides avoids it.
Buster parries the strikes from Constantinides easily there. Constantinides is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buster to escape.
Constantinides content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buster is trying to get back to half guard.
Buster regains half guard, as Constantinides was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Constantinides wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Constantinides counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinides throws a solid leg kick but Buster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Constantinides.
Constantinides ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buster moves away.
Constantinides throws a head kick that misses.
Constantinides throws a nice outside leg kick.
Constantinides looks to land a right hand but Buster moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ares Constantinides clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Potemkin Buster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Constantinides leaves Buster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinides.
Constantinides leaves Buster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Buster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Constantinides napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Constantinides is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Constantinides tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buster taking a break here but Constantinides is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Constantinides manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Constantinides wants to sweep here but Buster controlling him for the moment.
Constantinides keeping full guard, as Buster tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Constantinides wants to sweep here but Buster controlling him for the moment.
Constantinides has control of Buster's left arm, preventing Buster from doing any damage.
Buster wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Potemkin Buster was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A good leg kick by Constantinides.
Constantinides takes a swing at Buster's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buster has his takedown stuffed
enabling Constantinides to counter with a crisp jab.
Buster is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinides finish him?
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Constantinides throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buster seems to have recovered his senses.

Constantinides changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buster is looking for a sweep.
Buster is not content to let Constantinides control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinides is looking to take a break and control but Buster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinides remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ares Constantinides had his way with Potemkin Buster in that round.
The cut man is working on Potemkin Buster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Buster.
Buster misses with a body punch
and Constantinides counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantinides takes one on the button.
Constantinides motions for Buster to come forward. Constantinides throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Constantinides lands a jab to Buster's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Constantinides. That's going to slow Buster down.
Buster is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinides punishes Buster's body with a nice straight punch.

Constantinides is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buster's half guard.
Constantinides controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ares Constantinides has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Buster throws a shot from downtown. Constantinides moves away and avoids it.
Buster tries for a takedown but Constantinides circles away easily
and Constantinides counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides throws the left hand but Buster avoids the punch easily.
Buster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinides manages to avoid it.
Buster slips a straight right by Constantinides.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buster.
Ares Constantinides is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Constantinides slips a straight right by Buster.
Potemkin Buster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Constantinides scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Constantinides scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Constantinides in particular looking to stall.
Buster is trying to get back to full guard.
Constantinides perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Constantinides performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Constantinides showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Constantinides has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Constantinides!
Ares Constantinides retains his light heavyweight title!