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 the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Assassin
vs
Aurelius

170 cm
33
140 lbs
28 - 10 - 1

156 cm
33
130 lbs
23 - 4 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Lager Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius avoids the head kick by Assassin.
Assassin looks to throw the jab but Aurelius is out of range.
Aurelius throws a chopping leg kick but Assassin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assassin misses with a body shot.
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand

and Assassin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Assassin.
Assassin tries to pull guard but Aurelius holds him up against the cage and eventually Assassin drops back down to his feet.
Assassin blocks a body shot from Aurelius.
Aurelius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aurelius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Assassin is controlling him.
Assassin tries to pull guard but Aurelius won't allow it.
Aurelius keeps control of Assassin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aurelius.
Assassin wants to break free but Aurelius has control.
Assassin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assassin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aurelius to keep 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 tries to circle away but Aurelius has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assassin avoiding damage as Aurelius throws knees to the body.
Aurelius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aurelius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aurelius blocks an uppercut.

Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assassin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aurelius can pounce on him.
Aurelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Assassin swinging wildly here.
Aurelius throws a front kick aimed at Assassin's knee but Assassin avoids it well.
Aurelius jabs Assassin right on the nose. Assassin blinks but takes it well.
Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurelius.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Assassin.
Aurelius looks to land a right hand but Assassin moved out of range.
Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin misses with a body shot.
Assassin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurelius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelius throws a low kick, looking for Assassin's leg but Assassin calmly moves out of range.
Assassin lands a body shot.
Aurelius tried to score with a low kick but Assassin checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aurelius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aurelius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aurelius showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nice strikes from Aurelius there.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but Assassin defending well.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back.
Aurelius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assassin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Assassin tries to roll over but Aurelius keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Assassin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Assassin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Assassin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Assassin misses with some ground and pound and Aurelius recovers position to half guard.

Assassin is looking for a kimura but Aurelius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Assassin to get the leverage.
Aurelius taking some punishment here, with Assassin in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aurelius tries to roll over but Assassin keeps him under control.
Assassin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aurelius to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Assassin trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assassin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Assassin content to stall in guard here.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aurelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assassin fails with a takedown attempt.
Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Assassin tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius throws an overhand right that lands on Assassin's shoulder, as Assassin tries to avoid the shot.

Aurelius tries to sprawl but Assassin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aurelius is looking to improve his position.
Assassin trying to mount his opponent but Aurelius defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking for a sweep. Assassin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assassin wants to free his trapped foot but Aurelius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Assassin moves nicely into side control.
Assassin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aurelius works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Assassin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aurelius reverses the position - he's now on top in Assassin's guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.

Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Assassin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aurelius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Assassin distracts Aurelius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aurelius controls Assassin momentarily but Assassin frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Assassin trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a big elbow that misses.
Assassin won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Assassin landing with the ground and pound.
Assassin scoring with some ground and pound.
Assassin pushes down on Aurelius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lager Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but Aurelius defending well.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Assassin.
Assassin prevents Aurelius from improving his position.
Assassin stalling away here and it's allowed Aurelius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius wants to sweep here but Assassin controlling him for the moment.
Aurelius keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Aurelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assassin is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aurelius's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assassin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurelius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lager Assassin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Assassin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aurelius sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Assassin wants to pass to mount but Aurelius is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Assassin connects with a nice short shot to Aurelius's temple.
Aurelius wants to improve his position but Assassin is controlling well.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Assassin.
Assassin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aurelius tries to roll over but Assassin keeps him under control.
Aurelius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Assassin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Assassin thows a huge punch but Aurelius dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aurelius trying to hold on to Assassin's head to control him but Assassin postures up.
Aurelius is refusing to be controlled, as Assassin sits in half guard.
Aurelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Assassin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assassin throws a big elbow that misses.
Assassin throws a strike but Aurelius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aurelius trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Assassin is trying to keep Aurelius in close.
Sigvard Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aurelius defends well.
Aurelius won't allow Assassin to sweep him here.
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 lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aurelius!
Assassin looking to finish Aurelius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aurelius!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assassin.
Assassin lands a big elbow.
Assassin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aurelius hang on?
Assassin thowing shots but they're missing.
Assassin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aurelius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aurelius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius stopping the sweep attempt from Assassin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control the position here.
Lager Assassin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assassin is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Aurelius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Assassin is aware though and is defending well.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assassin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lager Assassin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assassin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lager Assassin!
Lager Assassin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.