PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Avers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cthulu Kltanglban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cthulu Kltanglban has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Avers's chin.

Avers
vs
Kltanglban

191 cm
22
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Avers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cthulu Kltanglban!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avers misses with a double jab.
Kltanglban is looking to clinch.
Kltanglban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avers looks to clinch
and Kltanglban counters with a series of strikes. Avers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kltanglban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avers counters with a series of strikes. Kltanglban will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kltanglban just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kltanglban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kltanglban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kltanglban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avers with a poor takedown
and Kltanglban counters with a stiff right hand.
Avers throws a combination that misses

and Kltanglban counters by moving into the clinch.
Avers is working for takedown but Kltanglban is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avers has had enough of the clinch but Kltanglban keeps him there for the moment.
Avers tries to break the clinch but Kltanglban is controlling the position.

Kltanglban breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Avers.
No joy there for Kltanglban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kltanglban closes the distance and clinches.

Kltanglban manages to break the clinch.

Avers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Avers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Avers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kltanglban is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kltanglban gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kltanglban stops Avers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Avers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kltanglban tries to lock up and control but Avers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 John Avers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kltanglban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kltanglban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avers throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Avers.
Kltanglban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kltanglban fails to land the takedown.
Kltanglban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avers has time to react.
Avers misses with a double jab
enabling Kltanglban to counter with a crisp jab.
Kltanglban misses with a double jab
and Avers counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avers misses with a low kick.
Avers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kltanglban checks it well.
Kltanglban lands a nice hook to Avers's body. Avers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Avers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kltanglban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avers is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avers looking for submissions off his back.
Avers is looking to improve his position.
Kltanglban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kltanglban is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Avers actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cthulu Kltanglban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Avers throws a head kick that misses.
Avers tries for a takedown but Kltanglban circles away easily

and Kltanglban counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kltanglban prevents Avers from improving his position.
Kltanglban wants to pass the guard but Avers is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avers is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avers wants to control but Kltanglban is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avers is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kltanglban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Avers slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kltanglban is looking to clinch.
Avers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kltanglban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kltanglban.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A choreographed right hand from Kltanglban misses the target.
Kltanglban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cthulu Kltanglban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kltanglban 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cthulu Kltanglban!