PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nester Asterix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baxter Stockman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stockman has chosen Triumph- Fight the good Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Asterix
vs
Stockman

195 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nester Asterix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baxter Stockman!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asterix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stockman's waist but Stockman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asterix off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Stockman.
Stockman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Asterix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asterix looking to sit in guard and control but Stockman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asterix keeping moving, preventing Stockman from controlling successfully.
Asterix wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockman looking to pass the guard.
Asterix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Baxter Stockman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Asterix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stockman throws a head kick but Asterix moves out of range.
Asterix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter Stockman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Asterix scores with a takedown into Stockman's guard.
Stockman keeping moving, preventing Asterix from controlling successfully.
Stockman working a defensive guard here.
Asterix trying to control the position from guard on top but Stockman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asterix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Nester Asterix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stockman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stockman throws a big shot that misses.
Stockman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stockman is looking to clinch.
Stockman leaves Asterix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nester Asterix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Asterix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asterix throws a big right hand that misses.

Asterix gets to his feet. Stockman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Asterix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stockman's guard.
Stockman keeping moving, preventing Asterix from controlling successfully.
Asterix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stockman keeping full guard, as Asterix tries to pass.
Asterix trying to control but Stockman is working from the bottom.
Asterix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Nester Asterix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stockman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asterix.
Stockman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asterix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Asterix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stockman wants to get back to full guard.
Asterix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stockman keeps working.

Asterix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Nester Asterix 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.

Asterix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stockman pinned against the cage. Stockman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asterix fails with a takedown attempt.
Asterix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stockman.
Stockman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stockman misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stockman.
Stockman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stockman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asterix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stockman is fending him off so far but Asterix persists. Nope, Stockman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nester Asterix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stockman looks to land a combination but Asterix avoids it well.
Asterix avoids the head kick by Stockman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stockman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asterix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asterix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asterix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stockman as he avoids it easily.

Asterix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stockman napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockman is trying to control Asterix's posture but Asterix avoids it.
Asterix is trying to ground and pound but Stockman uses the momentary lack of control by Asterix to regain half guard.
Asterix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asterix is stalling here. Stockman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Asterix seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stockman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stockman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asterix keeps working.
Nester Asterix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Asterix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asterix manages to get back to half guard.
Asterix is trying to control but can't.
Asterix keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nester Asterix just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Stockman.
Stockman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stockman throws a head kick but Asterix moves out of range.
Stockman looks to land a right hand but Asterix moved out of range.
Asterix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stockman as he jumps to the side.
Stockman tries to clinch but Asterix is having none of it.
Stockman scores with a decent looking hook.
Stockman tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Asterix with that takedown attempt.

Asterix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stockman struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asterix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asterix is looking to take a break and control but Stockman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Asterix tries for a kimura but Stockman is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baxter Stockman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Asterix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asterix shoots and misses

and Stockman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stockman misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Stockman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stockman throws a knee to the head but misses.

Asterix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Asterix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Asterix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stockman is one step ahead there.
Asterix controls Stockman momentarily but Stockman frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nester Asterix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stockman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asterix is out of range.

Asterix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stockman's guard.

Asterix stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asterix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stockman's waist but Stockman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asterix off to one side.

Asterix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asterix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stockman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Asterix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stockman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asterix has Stockman in his guard.
Stockman looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockman wants to control from the top but Asterix keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Baxter Stockman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stockman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asterix.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nester Asterix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asterix shoots in and drives through. Stockman sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asterix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stockman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asterix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baxter Stockman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Stockman moves into the clinch successfully.
Asterix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stockman to keep the fight standing.
Stockman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stockman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asterix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stockman walks away with a smile on his face. Asterix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stockman misses with a head kick.
Stockman connects with an inside leg kick.
Stockman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asterix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asterix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stockman but Stockman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stockman.
Stockman throws a hook to the side of Asterix's head but Asterix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stockman throws a leg kick which misses Asterix's front leg but catches the back leg as Asterix tries to avoid it.
Stockman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Stockman as Asterix shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stockman moves to clinch but Asterix breaks away

so Asterix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stockman trying to control the position.

Asterix is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stockman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stockman has escaped and now he's on top!
Asterix is trying to keep Stockman in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nester Asterix.
I think Asterix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nester Asterix!