PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Azazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sgt comes to the cage accompanied by Full Metal Jacket. Azazel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lee Sgt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sgt
vs
Azazel

197 cm
22
244 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

186 cm
31
227 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

BALCO UNIFORM
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Sgt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Azazel!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azazel tries for a takedown but Sgt circles away easily
and Sgt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azazel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sgt sprawls well. Sgt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azazel gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Azazel.
Sgt throws a right and a left that both miss.

Azazel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sgt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azazel trying to control the action but Sgt is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sgt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sgt is trying to improve his position.

Azazel tries for a kimura but Sgt is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sgt tries to bench press Azazel off him but Azazel keeps the position.

Azazel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azazel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sgt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sgt throws a right hand that Azazel ducks under and follows up with a left that Azazel also avoids with ease.
Sgt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azazel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sgt as he avoids it easily.
Lee Sgt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Azazel.
Sgt throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azazel throws a jab when Sgt was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sgt.
Azazel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sgt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sgt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sgt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sgt lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sgt lands a glancing blow to the side of Azazel's head.
No joy there for Sgt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azazel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sgt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Sgt does no damage.
Azazel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sgt swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Sgt.
Azazel dives in and grabs Sgt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sgt pushes down on Azazel's head and hops out.
Azazel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sgt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sgt throws a hook but Azazel avoids it easily.
No joy there for Sgt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sgt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sgt misses with a wild combination.
Azazel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Azazel gets the takedown into side control.
Sgt is not content to let Azazel control the position.

Azazel tries for a kimura but Sgt is defending well.

Azazel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sgt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sgt is not content to let Azazel control the position.
Azazel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sgt is trying to buck Azazel off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sgt is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Azazel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lee Sgt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Azazel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sgt swivels and escapes.
Lee Sgt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azazel shoots in for a takedown but Sgt shows good takedown defense.
Sgt lands a head shot.
Sgt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sgt swinging wildly here.
Sgt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sgt throws a series of punches but Azazel avoids them all with ease.
Azazel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azazel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sgt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azazel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sgt. Sgt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sgt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Azazel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sgt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sgt looking to control.

Azazel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sgt dives on top into guard.
Azazel wants to sweep but no luck.

Sgt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Azazel misses with a right hand
enabling Sgt to counter with a crisp jab.
Azazel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sgt is fending him off so far but Azazel persists. Nope, Sgt circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Sgt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Azazel.
Sgt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sgt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sgt looks to land a combination but Azazel avoids it well.
Azazel fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Sgt. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sgt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azazel counters with a straight right hand.
Azazel slips under a jab from Sgt.
Sgt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sgt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sgt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sgt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Azazel misses the target.
Sgt throws a jab but it's blocked by Azazel.
Nice sprawl there from Sgt as Azazel shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Azazel or perhaps it was just good defense by Sgt which made him look bad.
Sgt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azazel with a poor takedown
and Sgt counters with a two punch combo.
Azazel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Sgt does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azazel misses with an uppercut.
Azazel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sgt tries to avoid it but Azazel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sgt to the ground. Sgt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
Sgt throws a big shot that misses.
Azazel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sgt throws a combination that misses
and Sgt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azazel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sgt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azazel scrambles back to his feet.
Sgt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sgt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Sgt - just one landing.
Sgt cracks Azazel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sgt throws a series of strikes that have Azazel backpedaling.
Azazel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sgt counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sgt misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee Sgt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sgt throws a series of punches but Azazel avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sgt misses with a lunging right hand

and Azazel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sgt won't be happy with that.
Azazel laying and praying for a moment but Sgt takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sgt is looking for a sweep. Azazel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azazel trying to pass the guard but Sgt defending well.
Azazel prevents Sgt from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Azazel is looking for a kimura but Sgt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azazel to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sgt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Sgt.
Sgt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azazel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sgt circles away.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
Azazel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sgt counters with an inside leg kick.
Azazel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Sgt.
Sgt throws a right hand that Azazel ducks under and follows up with a left that Azazel also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Sgt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sgt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Sgt misses.
Sgt looks to land a right hand but Azazel moved out of range.
Azazel avoids the head kick by Sgt.
Azazel ducks under a wild hook from Sgt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azazel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sgt defends it nicely.
Lee Sgt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Azazel.
Azazel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sgt as he avoids it easily.
Sgt scores with a three punch combo!
Sgt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sgt throws a right and a left that Azazel avoids nicely.
Sgt misses with a series of wild punches.
Azazel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Sgt misses its intended target.
Lee Sgt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sgt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azazel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sgt throws the left hand but Azazel avoids the punch easily.
Sgt misses with a double jab.
Sgt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azazel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azazel shoots in but no luck this time.

Sgt gets caught napping as Azazel dives in and scores a takedown. Sgt manages to retain guard.

Azazel has gone for a leg lock! Sgt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azazel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sgt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azazel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sgt wants to control from the top but Azazel keeps moving.
Azazel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azazel can't keep his opponent in guard - Sgt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sgt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azazel controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Sgt seems content to control.

Azazel actively working from the bottom here.
Sgt is pressing down on Azazel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azazel is holding on for now.
Well, if Sgt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azazel is looking for a sweep. Sgt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sgt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azazel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Azazel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sgt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azazel keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lee Sgt.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azazel has a takedown stuffed.
Sgt misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sgt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sgt, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sgt!
Lee Sgt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BALCO UNIFORM logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.