PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alli has chosen De la Souls, by POS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Muhamad Alli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

AtlaSon
vs
Alli

187 cm
24
197 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

200 cm
32
214 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Resistance

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alli shoots in and drives through. AtlaSon sprawls well.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
Alli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alli checks a leg kick.
AtlaSon fails to land with a series of punches.
Alli misses with a takedown attempt - AtlaSon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alli moves out of range as AtlaSon throws a body kick.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AtlaSon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
AtlaSon misses with a body kick.
AtlaSon scores with a hook to the body. Alli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Alli closes the distance and pushes AtlaSon back into the cage.
Alli tries to pull guard but AtlaSon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
AtlaSon taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but AtlaSon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
AtlaSon tries to work over Alli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AtlaSon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alli.
AtlaSon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
AtlaSon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
Alli blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli avoids the elbow strike from AtlaSon, against the cage.
AtlaSon lands a right hand.
Alli goes for a takedown attempt but AtlaSon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AtlaSon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Alli pushes AtlaSon up against the cage in a clinch.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
Alli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for AtlaSon.
Alli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
AtlaSon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AtlaSon has a couple of punches blocked by Alli.
A nice left hand lands by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alli blocks it with crossed arms.
Alli is trying to force a seperation but AtlaSon has the dominant position.
Alli tries to work over AtlaSon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to throw a body punch but Alli avoids it by throwing AtlaSon back against the cage.
AtlaSon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alli misses with some punches.
AtlaSon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
AtlaSon is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alli.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AtlaSon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but AtlaSon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon dominated that round.
That's time! AtlaSon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alli throws a hook to the side of AtlaSon's head but AtlaSon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

AtlaSon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AtlaSon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but AtlaSon is defending well.
AtlaSon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
AtlaSon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alli blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
Alli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
AtlaSon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alli managing to block the knees to the body from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
AtlaSon lands a body punch.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon lands a good knee to the midsection. Alli won't want to take too many of those.

Alli pulls guard.
AtlaSon passes Alli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting AtlaSon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Alli manages to get to full guard.
AtlaSon wants to control from the top but Alli keeps moving.
AtlaSon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alli is keeping the position for now.
AtlaSon is looking to stand up but Alli won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon passes Alli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
AtlaSon trying to control from Alli's half guard. Alli has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
AtlaSon stopping the sweep attempt from Alli.
AtlaSon wants to control from the top but Alli keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AtlaSon trying to control but Alli is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Theo AtlaSon.
AtlaSon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
AtlaSon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alli closes the distance and clinches.
Alli is working for takedown but AtlaSon is calmly controlling the position for now.
AtlaSon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alli blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a body punch in the clinch.
AtlaSon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alli has had enough of the clinch but AtlaSon keeps him there for the moment.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AtlaSon digs a right hand into Alli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alli's gas tank.
AtlaSon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alli blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
A left hand lands to the body for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
AtlaSon lands a good knee to the midsection. Alli won't want to take too many of those.
Alli jumps guard but AtlaSon stands there with Alli around his waist. Alli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon lands a body punch in the clinch.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Alli is blocking nicely.
AtlaSon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
AtlaSon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
Alli is trying to break the clinch but AtlaSon is controlling him.
AtlaSon scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but AtlaSon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Alli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alli tries to pull guard but AtlaSon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
AtlaSon stalling against the cage.

Alli has picked AtlaSon up - he's going for a ride! Alli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

AtlaSon kicks Alli off and gets back to his feet.
Alli scores with a jab to the head.
Alli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. AtlaSon tries to avoid it but Alli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag AtlaSon to the ground. AtlaSon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
AtlaSon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
AtlaSon swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Alli moves out of range.
Alli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AtlaSon pinned against the cage. AtlaSon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alli tries to score a power double leg takedown but AtlaSon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alli somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AtlaSon lands a jab to Alli's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from AtlaSon. No joy for Alli on that attempt.
Alli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli misses with a wild combination.
AtlaSon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
AtlaSon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alli. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

AtlaSon is looking to score with low kicks.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Alli moves out of range.
Theo AtlaSon is winning the standup battle so far.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
AtlaSon swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Alli instigates a clinch.
AtlaSon lands a nice shot to the body.
AtlaSon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
AtlaSon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from AtlaSon as the two fighters clinch.
AtlaSon throws a head punch that misses.
Alli prevents a body shot from AtlaSon.
Alli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. AtlaSon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alli blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
Alli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alli blocking some punches.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but Alli blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands a nice knee to the body.
Alli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
AtlaSon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
Alli managing to block the knees to the body from AtlaSon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
AtlaSon working aggressively here.
AtlaSon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alli can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon tries to throw a body punch but Alli avoids it by throwing AtlaSon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
Alli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alli can't get the takedown.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
AtlaSon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alli up against the cage.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but Alli blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon stalling in the clinch.
Alli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alli is trying to pull guard but AtlaSon has him pressed against the cage.
Alli blocks the elbow strike.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AtlaSon misses with the head strike.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alli.
AtlaSon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon had his way with Muhamad Alli in that round.
That's time! AtlaSon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alli shoots in but AtlaSon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
AtlaSon thows a left - swing and a miss!

Alli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
AtlaSon lands a nice uppercut.
AtlaSon misses with a hook from the clinch.
AtlaSon is pushing Alli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli wants to break free but AtlaSon has control.
Alli taking a breather.
AtlaSon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
AtlaSon just leaning against Alli, taking a breather.
AtlaSon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alli jumps guard but AtlaSon stands there with Alli around his waist. Alli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alli goes for a takedown attempt but AtlaSon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AtlaSon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
AtlaSon misses the jab.
AtlaSon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
AtlaSon misses with a wild body shot.
AtlaSon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Alli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in AtlaSon's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli preventing the sweep.

AtlaSon pushes Alli off and gets back to his feet.
Alli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AtlaSon pinned against the cage. AtlaSon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from AtlaSon misses.
AtlaSon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alli doesn't seem bothered though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
AtlaSon tries to work over Alli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AtlaSon lands a knee to the head.
AtlaSon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
AtlaSon is working Alli over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AtlaSon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allis head.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AtlaSon 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Theo AtlaSon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.