PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Protagonist comes to the cage accompanied by Teenage Bottlerocket - Bigger Than Kiss. Uros has chosen Dirty Diana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Protagonist
vs
Uros

183 cm
33
195 lbs
29 - 10 - 1

182 cm
26
190 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
Perkele!

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Protagonist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros connects with a leg kick. Protagonist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uros throws a combination. Protagonist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uros.
Uros thumps Protagonist with a low kick.
Protagonist defending well as Uros loads up on a big left hand.
Protagonist misses with a wild body shot.
Uros slips under a jab from Protagonist.
Uros checks a low kick from Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a poor cross that misses
and Uros counters with a left and a right that stings Protagonist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uros throws a jab but it's blocked by Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uros counters with a nice uppercut.

Uros closes the distance and clinches.
Uros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Protagonist's elbow.
Uros holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uros backwards.
Uros struggles to land a body shot inside as Protagonist controls his hands.
Uros presses Protagonist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Uros wants the takedown. Protagonist is fighting it off but Uros persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Protagonist's guard against the cage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Protagonist keeping moving, preventing Uros from controlling successfully.
Uros stands and throws Protagonist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Uros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Protagonist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uros fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Uros wants to control but Protagonist is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Protagonist is pushing Uros's head away, looking to escape. Uros manages to hold on to the position though.
Protagonist is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Uros working the head and body with strikes.
Uros wants to control for a moment but Protagonist uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Uros controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist is trying to stand.
Uros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Protagonist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uros tries to pass to full mount but Protagonist defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Protagonist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alfa Uros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Protagonist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Protagonist takes a swing at Uros's ribcage but misses.
Uros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uros throws a jab but it's blocked by Protagonist.

Uros moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfa Uros dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Protagonist needs to keep his hands up - Uros had a free shot at his head there.

Uros clinches up against the cage.
Uros taking a breather.
Uros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Protagonist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uros.
Uros trying to control the position but instead, Protagonist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uros into the cage.
Uros blocks a body shot from Protagonist.
Uros stalling in the clinch but Protagonist improves position.
Protagonist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Protagonist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Protagonist tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target.
Protagonist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Protagonist lands a nice shot that snaps Uros's head back.

Uros is rocked!
Uros throws a sloppy head kick
and Protagonist counters with an inside leg kick.
Uros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Protagonist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Uros tenderised Protagonist's leg. Protagonist is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Uros closes the distance and pushes Protagonist back into the cage.
Uros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uros leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Protagonist up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Protagonist.
Uros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Protagonist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uros is looking to control Protagonist's arms but Protagonist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uros has his back to the cage.
Uros blocks a body shot from Protagonist.
Uros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Protagonist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uros sizes up Protagonist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Uros closes the distance but Protagonist moves to the side
and Protagonist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Uros finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Protagonist throws a chopping leg kick but Uros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alfa Uros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Protagonist misses with a head kick.
Protagonist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uros.
Uros tries to clinch there but Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist throws a hook but Uros avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uros avoids the body shot from Protagonist.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uros checks a leg kick.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Protagonist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Protagonist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uros thumps Protagonist with a low kick.
Uros tries a head kick but it misses.
Protagonist misses with a wild combination.
Uros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uros scores with a head kick. Protagonist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uros checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfa Uros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Uros misses with a low kick.
Uros moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Protagonist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uros lands a jab.
Uros throws a sloppy head kick and Protagonist moves out of range easily.
Uros is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uros.
Uros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Protagonist misses with a leg kick
and Uros counters with a stiff right hand.
Protagonist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uros counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros throws a head kick that half lands.
Protagonist thows a body shot but no joy.
Uros throws a lazy uppercut
and Protagonist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Uros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Protagonist, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Uros.
Uros keeps control of Protagonist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Protagonist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Uros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Uros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Protagonist misses.
Protagonist throws a leg kick but Uros checks it.
Uros shoots in and drives through. Protagonist sprawls well.
Uros will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Protagonist avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiro Protagonist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Protagonist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uros tries to clinch but Protagonist is having none of it.
Protagonist thows a leg kick but Uros checks it

and Uros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Protagonist stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alfa Uros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Protagonist breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist with a hook.
Protagonist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uros. Uros obviously looking to wear him down.
Uros tries to clinch
and Protagonist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Protagonist moves out of range of the body kick from Uros.
Uros moves in looking to clinch but Protagonist pushes him off.
Uros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Protagonist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uros tries for a takedown but Protagonist circles away easily
and Protagonist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Protagonist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uros thows a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Uros.
Protagonist cracks Uros with a good jab.
Uros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Protagonist catches Uros right on the button with a cross.
Uros is still on wobbly legs! Can Protagonist finish him?
Protagonist thuds a left hand into Uros's body.
Uros seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Uros misses.
Protagonist throws a good cross that connects.
Uros lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Protagonist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uros doesn't seem bothered though.
Uros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Protagonist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uros takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hiro Protagonist did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Protagonist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Protagonist with a nice cross.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Uros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uros stuns Protagonist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Protagonist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Protagonist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uros fails to land with a series of punches.

Uros clinches with his opponent.
Protagonist misses with a punch on the inside.
Uros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uros breaks the clinch.
Uros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Protagonist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Protagonist.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Protagonist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Uros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uros.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Uros.
Uros checks a leg kick.

Uros clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros lands a body shot.
Uros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uros lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Protagonist stalling the fight.

Uros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uros throws a series of punches but Protagonist moves out of range.
Protagonist takes a swing at Uros's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uros. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a series of strikes that have Uros backpedaling.
Uros tries to clinch there but Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist misses with a lunging right hand
and Uros counters with a leg kick.
Protagonist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uros counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Protagonist fails to land with a series of punches.
Uros tries to clinch up but Protagonist circles away and keeps his distance.
Protagonist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Protagonist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Uros. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a body kick that misses.
Protagonist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uros.
Protagonist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Protagonist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uros was well out of range. Poor timing from Protagonist.
Uros misses with a few strikes there.
Uros throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uros shoots in looking for a takedown. Protagonist tries to sprawl out of it but Uros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Protagonist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiro Protagonist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Uros.
Protagonist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uros counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Protagonist misses with a body kick.
A jab from Protagonist finds it's way through Uros's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alfa Uros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Uros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Uros.
Uros tries a low kick but Protagonist avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Protagonist.
Uros lands with a nice body punch.
Uros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Protagonist misses with a combination
and Uros counters with a one-two to the body.
Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Uros is just out of range.
Uros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uros throws a front kick aimed at Protagonist's knee but Protagonist avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Protagonist manages to avoid it.
Protagonist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uros. Uros obviously looking to wear him down.
Protagonist misses with a hook. Uros ducked under it nicely.
Uros thows a body shot but no joy.
Protagonist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Protagonist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uros counters with a stiff right hand.
Uros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Protagonist tries to move into range but Uros moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Protagonist catches Uros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Protagonist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Protagonist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiro Protagonist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Uros is just out of range.
A low kick from Protagonist misses
and Uros counters with a stiff right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Protagonist blocks it with crossed arms.
Protagonist tries to work over Uros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uros lands an elbow inside.
Uros digs a right hand underneath Protagonist's ribcage. Protagonist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Protagonist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uross head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros landing knees to the head.
Uros displaying some good clinch control by pressing Protagonist up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Protagonist.
Protagonist's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Uros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alfa Uros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Protagonist.

Protagonist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Uros pushes Protagonist up against the cage in a clinch.
Uros lands an elbow inside.
Protagonist tries a body shot but Uros blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Uros.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uros presses Protagonist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfa Uros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfa Uros!
Alfa Uros is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfa Uros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.