PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flint IronStag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrusha Avel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). IronStag comes to the cage accompanied by South Side - Moby. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrusha Avel enters the cage!

IronStag
vs
Avel

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flint IronStag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrusha Avel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronStag swats away the attempt to clinch by Avel.
Avel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

IronStag decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
IronStag keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avel looks like he's trying to stand up.

Avel actively working from the bottom here.
IronStag controlling the action here.
Avel punching from the bottom.

IronStag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avel is just riding it out for now. IronStag eventually gives up the hold.

IronStag looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IronStag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
IronStag is pressing down on Avel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Avel is holding on for now.

Avel looking for submissions off his back.
Avel tries to roll over but IronStag keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avel tries to kick IronStag off in order to stand up. IronStag Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
IronStag moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Avel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
IronStag works his way to full guard. Good work.
IronStag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

IronStag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
IronStag is adopting a defensive guard.
Avel trying to control the position from guard on top but IronStag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronStag throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
IronStag throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Avel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IronStag is keeping the position for now.
Avel wants to get up but he can't break IronStag's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

IronStag kicks Avel off and gets to his feet.
Avel closes the distance but IronStag moves to the side

and IronStag counters by clinching up.
Avel gets through IronStag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avel connects with a nasty looking knee right to IronStag's face.
Avel looks winded!
IronStag is trying to push Avel away but Avel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avel is trying to push IronStag away but IronStag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronStag missing with knees to the body.

IronStag gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
IronStag tries to free his leg and advance position but Avel is retaining full guard.
IronStag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Avel's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IronStag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
IronStag stopping the sweep attempt from Avel.
Avel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IronStag slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Avel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint IronStag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

IronStag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. IronStag is working away from the top position though.

Avel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but IronStag pulls his head out easily.
Avel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. IronStag is working away from the top position though.
Avel is trying to stand up here but IronStag is controlling him well.
Flint IronStag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

IronStag seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with IronStag in particular looking to stall.
Avel missing with punches from the bottom.
Avel is breathing heavily.
Avel is trying to stand up here but IronStag is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IronStag is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
IronStag working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
IronStag keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avel strikes from the bottom but IronStag uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Avel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avel is looking to improve his position but IronStag isn't that keen on the idea.
IronStag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
IronStag with good strikes from the mount here!
IronStag looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avel is trying to escape the mount.
IronStag controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avel throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
IronStag slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
IronStag has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
IronStag is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Avel up.
IronStag scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

IronStag working for the choke.
IronStag scores with punches to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

IronStag is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
IronStag keeps control of the position as Avel tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from IronStag.
IronStag avoiding Avel 's attempts to control his hands.
Avel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by IronStag.
Avel trying to control the position but IronStag manages to sink in the hooks.
IronStag is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint IronStag dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

IronStag gets the takedown into side control.

IronStag stands up.
IronStag fails with an attempt to clinch.
IronStag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avel.
Avel tries to close the distance and clinch but IronStag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avel doesn't manage to clinch there - IronStag circles away.
Avel is looking to clinch but IronStag is avoiding it.

IronStag shoots in and gets a takedown into Avel's guard.

Avel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Flint IronStag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

IronStag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Avel to the mat! Avel manages to get full guard.
IronStag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IronStag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and IronStag dives into side control.
Avel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avel is looking for a sweep.
IronStag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Avel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
IronStag scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Avel to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronStag controls the position.
IronStag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

IronStag thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IronStag scores with a couple of short elbows.
IronStag cracks Avel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
IronStag taking a breather here.
Avel is looking to regain half guard here but IronStag keeps moving and retains side control.
Avel trying to remain calm as IronStag controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronStag's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andrusha Avel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Avel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
IronStag controls the position from side control.

We're going to have a standup here because Flint IronStag wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Avel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
IronStag won't allow Avel to get back to his feet.
IronStag sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

IronStag gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

IronStag looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IronStag is stalling in the full guard.
IronStag is in close to Avel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
IronStag not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flint IronStag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flint IronStag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well IronStag has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flint IronStag!
Flint IronStag was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Andrusha Avel spoke after the fight, saying 'Sheeeiiiitttt!!!'.