PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction has chosen Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour as his entrance music. Jean Sibelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sibelius
vs
Destruction

175 cm
27
165 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

179 cm
29
165 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
Destruction misses with a hook.
Destruction looks to land a body kick but Sibelius moved away.
A jab from Sibelius does it's job there.

Destruction moves into range and clinches up with Sibelius.
Destruction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sibelius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Destruction using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Destruction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sibelius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Destruction as Sibelius tries to tie him up.
Destruction lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sibelius backwards.
Sibelius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Destruction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sibelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Destruction has him pressed against the cage.
Destruction missing with knees to the body.
Sibelius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Sibelius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Destruction wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sibelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sibelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Destruction's head.
Sibelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destruction tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sibelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Destruction is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sibelius is controlling him.
Destruction not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sibelius is pushing down on Destruction's leg trying to pass to half guard. Destruction is fighting to maintain full guard but Sibelius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sibelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sibelius is thwarting Destruction's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sibelius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Sibelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Destruction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destruction has hold of Sibelius's hands but Sibelius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Destruction tries to get to full guard but Sibelius has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Destruction to regain full guard.
Sibelius tries to free his leg and advance position but Destruction is retaining full guard.
Sibelius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sibelius throws a strike but Destruction rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sibelius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Destruction defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sibelius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction won't allow Sibelius to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius trying to keep a closed guard but Destruction is proving a slippery customer.
Sibelius keeping full guard, as Destruction tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Sibelius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sibelius misses with a wild body shot.

Destruction throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sibelius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Destruction is in Sibelius's guard.

Sibelius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sibelius working for a triangle but Destruction defends it easily.
Destruction trying to control but Sibelius is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction stands and throws Sibelius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Destruction throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sibelius works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sibelius is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Destruction in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sibelius misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Destruction trying to control from half guard but Sibelius is working away.
Sibelius is in trouble now - Destruction has advanced to mount!
Destruction looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sibelius is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction controlling from mount.
Destruction tries to control but Sibelius wriggling away.
Jean Sibelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Destruction controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction trying to control but Sibelius is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Destruction was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sibelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Sibelius throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Destruction - that will leave a mark!
Destruction throws a good cross that connects.
Destruction tries to clinch up but Sibelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Destruction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sibelius.
Destruction looks to land a combination. Sibelius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sibelius.
Destruction connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Destruction throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Sibelius misses
and Destruction counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sibelius throws a body punch but Destruction moves out of range.
Sibelius misses with a wild body shot.
Sibelius swings for the body but Destruction moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction misses with a body shot.
Destruction misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sibelius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Destruction defends it nicely.
Dick Destruction is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destruction tests Sibelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sibelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destruction.
Sibelius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Destruction.
Sibelius misses the shot to the body.
Destruction tries to clinch but Sibelius moves out of range.
Sibelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destruction.
Sibelius is looking to wear down Destruction with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius checks a low kick from Destruction.
Destruction throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sibelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sibelius misses with an uppercut.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction leaves Sibelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Destruction forces Sibelius back against the cage and clinches.
Destruction stops a takedown attempt from Sibelius.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Sibelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction throws an elbow but it misses.
Sibelius is trying to break the clinch but Destruction is controlling him.
Destruction tries to land knees in the clinch but Sibelius avoids the damage to the body.

Sibelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destruction throws out the jab.
Sibelius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Destruction can pounce on him.
Destruction looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction swings for the body but Sibelius moves out of range.
Destruction fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destruction misses with a series of wild punches.
Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destruction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Destruction.
Sibelius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Destruction's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction lands a two punch combo.
Destruction attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sibelius shoots in for a double leg but Destruction sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sibelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Destruction.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Destruction pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Destruction tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destruction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Destruction misses.
Sibelius throws a body punch but Destruction moves out of range.
Destruction is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Destruction.
Destruction tries to clinch up but Sibelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Sibelius swings for the body but Destruction moves out of range.

Sibelius dives in and scores a takedown into Destruction's guard.
Sibelius throws an elbow that misses. Destruction uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sibelius's guard. Nice move by Destruction!
Sibelius punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Destruction is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction wants to control from the top but Sibelius keeps moving.

Sibelius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Destruction passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius tries to get to full guard but Destruction has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Destruction.
I think Destruction has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!