PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Aurelius has chosen Marcia Carolus Rex as his entrance music. Lager Assassin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Assassin
vs
Aurelius

170 cm
32
140 lbs
27 - 8 - 0

156 cm
32
130 lbs
22 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lager Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Assassin throws a jab but it's blocked by Aurelius.
Assassin throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aurelius.
A big left from Assassin misses.
Aurelius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Aurelius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lager Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assassin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Assassin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aurelius motions for Assassin to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius cracks the inside of Assassin's front leg.
Assassin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelius at a distance.
Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Assassin or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelius which made him look bad.

Aurelius instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Aurelius.
Assassin jumps guard but Aurelius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lager Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aurelius has him pressed against the cage.
Assassin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aurelius is leaning against Assassin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assassin scores with a shot to the side of Aurelius's head.

Assassin jumps guard and drags Aurelius to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Assassin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Aurelius looking to sit in guard and control but Assassin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aurelius is adopting a defensive guard.
Assassin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assassin.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Aurelius blocks nicely.
Assassin 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.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Aurelius blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Assassin throws an elbow that misses. Aurelius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Aurelius!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin trying to control the position.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Assassin trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sigvard Aurelius.
Aurelius digs a good hook to Assassin's body.
Aurelius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Assassin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aurelius doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius feints and then cracks Assassin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Assassin down.
Aurelius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Assassin looks to throw the jab but Aurelius is out of range.
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 Lager Assassin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aurelius is looking to chop away at Assassin's legs.
Aurelius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelius falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
Assassin misses with a straight left.
Aurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aurelius.
Assassin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aurelius. That one must have hurt.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Assassin.
Sigvard Aurelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assassin loads up on a big right hand but Aurelius slips the punch.
Aurelius delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Assassin.
Assassin throws a solid leg kick but Aurelius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assassin.
Good standup being displayed there by Aurelius as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Assassin.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Aurelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assassin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assassin misses with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assassin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Aurelius.
Assassin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aurelius counters with an outside leg kick.
Assassin throws a series of punches but Aurelius avoids them all with ease.
Assassin misses with a takedown
and Aurelius counters with a good low kick that Assassin was not able to check.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Assassin misses.
Sigvard Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assassin throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin catches Aurelius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aurelius delivers a nice body kick.
Aurelius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aurelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assassin throws a jab but it's blocked by Aurelius.
Assassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aurelius counters with a big head kick but Assassin shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lager Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
Assassin misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Assassin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
Sigvard Aurelius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelius throws a shot from downtown. Assassin moves away and avoids it.
Assassin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Aurelius takes one to the side of the head.
Aurelius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assassin throws a one two combo.
Assassin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Assassin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sigvard Aurelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aurelius lands a front kick.
Good work by Aurelius as he checks the leg kick.
Assassin connects with a looping right hand.
Aurelius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assassin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Assassin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aurelius misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Assassin misses.
Assassin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin misses with a body shot
and Aurelius counters with a thumping low kick.
Aurelius swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
Aurelius lands with a nice body kick.
Aurelius misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Assassin takes a step back to recover.
Assassin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aurelius momentarily.
Aurelius throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Assassin gets a takedown into half guard.
Aurelius regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Assassin trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Assassin scoring with some ground and pound.
Aurelius looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelius, not yet.
Aurelius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Assassin manages to get himself to full guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelius is stalling in the full guard.
Aurelius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assassin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aurelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lager Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Assassin is looking for a triangle but Aurelius pushes his legs off easily.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.

Assassin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Assassin working for a triangle but Aurelius defends it easily.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wanted to stand there but Assassin had control of the position.
Aurelius trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sigvard Aurelius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Assassin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sigvard Aurelius just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Assassin throws a right hand that Aurelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelius also avoids with ease.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Assassin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet.
Aurelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assassin.
Assassin misses with a series of wild punches.
Assassin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assassin looks to land a left hand but Aurelius moved out of range nicely.
Assassin loads up on a big right hand but Aurelius slips the punch.
Jab from Assassin.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assassin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assassin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Assassin takes a step back to recover.
Assassin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aurelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assassin takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Aurelius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Assassin thows a body shot but no joy.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut. Assassin saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Aurelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aurelius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aurelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assassin.
Aurelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assassin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Aurelius stalks Assassin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Assassin's face. Assassin staggers backwards, shaken.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
No luck for Assassin with that takedown attempt.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Assassin moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
Aurelius misses with a right hand
and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aurelius thumps Assassin with a low kick.
Assassin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aurelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelius tried to score with a low kick but Assassin checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looks to throw the jab but Aurelius is out of range.
Assassin throws a lazy uppercut
and Aurelius counters with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Assassin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Aurelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigvard Aurelius dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Assassin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Aurelius jabs Assassin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aurelius scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Assassin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Aurelius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aurelius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assassin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Assassin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Assassin will feel that in the morning.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Assassin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aurelius tries to avoid it but Assassin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aurelius to the ground. Aurelius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aurelius lands a jab.
Aurelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assassin.
A big right from Assassin misses.
Aurelius lands a high kick!
Aurelius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sigvard Aurelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin checks a leg kick.
Assassin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lager Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelius slips under a jab from Assassin.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
A jab lands there for Assassin.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius checks a low kick from Assassin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Assassin's sensitive parts.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assassin.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assassin.
Aurelius avoids a kick to the body.
Aurelius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Assassin.
Assassin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assassin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assassin throws a combination that misses
and Aurelius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Assassin looks to throw the jab but Aurelius is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a good cross that connects.
Lager Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assassin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assassin misses with a combination
and Aurelius counters with a good low kick that Assassin was not able to check.
Assassin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assassin misses with an uppercut
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Assassin 's knee.
Assassin throws a jab but it's blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigvard Aurelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aurelius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigvard Aurelius!
Sigvard Aurelius is the new featherweight champion!
Sigvard Aurelius took some time post fight to say the following; '...'.