PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Invincible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Mr Invincible has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chatzikomninos
vs
Invincible

188 cm
20
211 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
224 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Invincible!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invincible's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chatzikomninos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Invincible scrambles back to his feet.
Invincible tests Chatzikomninos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Invincible misses with a straight left.
Chatzikomninos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Invincible is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Invincible loads up on a big right hand but Chatzikomninos slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Chatzikomninos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Invincible.
Invincible throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Invincible misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Invincible.
Chatzikomninos avoids the head kick by Invincible.

Chatzikomninos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Invincible sprawls well initially but Chatzikomninos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the action in half guard but Invincible is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Invincible tries to roll over but Chatzikomninos keeps him under control.
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Invincible dodges it nicely.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Invincible is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Chatzikomninos there.
Invincible keeping control of the position.
Invincible blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Invincible's head.
Invincible is not content to let Chatzikomninos control the position.
Chatzikomninos with the ground and pound but Invincible uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chatzikomninos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chatzikomninos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chatzikomninos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Invincible blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Invincible keeps moving.
Chatzikomninos looking to pass the guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work some ground and pound but Invincible has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Invincible's guard and throws a big left but Invincible blocks it.
Chatzikomninos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Invincible keeps moving.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Invincible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chatzikomninos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chatzikomninos, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Invincible isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Invincible controls the pace.
Invincible working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chatzikomninos's head.
Chatzikomninos controlling Invincible's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Invincible prevents Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Invincible dives into side control.
Invincible misses with the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos tries to bench press Invincible off him but Invincible keeps the position.
Chatzikomninos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Invincible asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chatzikomninos is not content to let Invincible control the position.

Invincible is trying to get an arm triangle but Chatzikomninos is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chatzikomninos is looking to reverse the position.
Invincible wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Invincible thuds his right hand into Chatzikomninos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Invincible throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chatzikomninos needs to keep his hands up - Invincible had a free shot at his head there.
Invincible misses with a right hand

and Chatzikomninos counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos tries to move to full mount but Invincible actually manages to regain half guard.
Invincible is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chatzikomninos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chatzikomninos's back!
Chatzikomninos staying busy and making it hard for Invincible to control.
Chatzikomninos looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Our spies down at at Pros ya knows inform us that Invincible has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chatzikomninos tries to break free.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Invincible is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Invincible looking for the choke but no joy.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the hands but Invincible won't let him.
Chatzikomninos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chatzikomninos covering up well and avoiding damage.
Well, with Invincible on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chatzikomninos is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chatzikomninos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Invincible scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos tries to escape but Invincible has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Invincible is not going to allow Chatzikomninos to sit and survive in this position.

Invincible is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chatzikomninos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chatzikomninos has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Chatzikomninos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chatzikomninos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Invincible thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos regains half guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos has his hands clasped together around Invincible's back. He's all about the action.
Invincible prevents Chatzikomninos from improving his position.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand up here but Invincible is controlling him well.
Invincible is thwarting Chatzikomninos's attempts to control the position.
Invincible stops Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexei Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Invincible attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chatzikomninos throws the left hand but Invincible avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Invincible.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invincible throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Chatzikomninos blocks the leg kick.
Invincible throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chatzikomninos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Invincible tries to avoid it but Chatzikomninos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Invincible to the ground. Invincible escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Invincible darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Invincible has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Invincible connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chatzikomninos's hands.
Invincible throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chatzikomninos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Invincible misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chatzikomninos with a jab.
Invincible throws a hook but Chatzikomninos avoids it easily.
Invincible misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Invincible pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Invincible works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Invincible misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Invincible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Invincible does it's job there.
Invincible feints a jab promting Chatzikomninos to slip. Invincible then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chatzikomninos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Invincible is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Invincible uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chatzikomninos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Chatzikomninos is rocked!
Invincible scores with a push kick.
Oh Chatzikomninos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Invincible stuffs the takedown.
Invincible lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Invincible scores with a decent looking hook.
Invincible slips under a jab.
Invincible stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mr Invincible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Invincible dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chatzikomninos. That did some damage!
Chatzikomninos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Invincible lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chatzikomninos slips a jab and a cross from Invincible.

Invincible lands a left and a right that send Chatzikomninos crashing to the mat, dazed. Invincible thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mr Invincible seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Invincible buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chatzikomninos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chatzikomninos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chatzikomninos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Invincible taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chatzikomninos working the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos seems to have got his legs back now.
Invincible keeps Chatzikomninos under control for a moment.
Invincible regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chatzikomninos's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Invincible gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Invincible avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invincible is pulling down on Chatzikomninos's head to control his posture.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Invincible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Invincible won't allow Chatzikomninos to get back to his feet.
Invincible stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chatzikomninos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chatzikomninos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chatzikomninos keeping moving, preventing Invincible from controlling successfully.
Chatzikomninos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Invincible manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Invincible's guard and throws a big left but Invincible blocks it.
Invincible controlling Chatzikomninos's posture.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Invincible blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos postures up.
Invincible has momentary wrist control but Chatzikomninos slips an elbow through the middle.
Invincible has momentary wrist control but Chatzikomninos slips an elbow through the middle.
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Invincible is keeping the position.
Invincible keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looking to sit in guard and control but Invincible gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Invincible trying to control the position from guard on top but Chatzikomninos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Invincible 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chatzikomninos wants to stand up but Invincible is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Invincible really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Invincible.
Invincible throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chatzikomninos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Invincible connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Invincible throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Invincible misses the target.
Invincible loads up on a big right hand but Chatzikomninos slips the punch.
Chatzikomninos moves away from the strike by Invincible.
Invincible lands with a good body shot.
Invincible misses with an uppercut. Chatzikomninos saw that one coming.

Chatzikomninos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Invincible taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatzikomninos landing strikes.
Chatzikomninos working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Invincible manages to get back to half guard.
Invincible is looking to control Chatzikomninos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Invincible avoid being mounted?
Invincible is looking to improve his position.
Invincible is still trying to improve position.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chatzikomninos slips a nice elbow through Invincible's hands, connecting with Invincible's forehead.
Invincible is trying to maintain the position but Chatzikomninos is very close to passing his half guard.
Invincible is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexei Chatzikomninos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chatzikomninos drops an elbow to the side of Invincible's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chatzikomninos lands a nice short elbow.

Invincible is rocked!
Chatzikomninos wants to take a breather but Invincible is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos trying to advance position but Invincible counters by regaining guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Invincible is keeping the position.
Chatzikomninos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invincible manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invincible avoids the attempt from Chatzikomninos to control.
Chatzikomninos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chatzikomninos is looking to get to half guard.
Chatzikomninos tries to hold on but Invincible postures up.
Invincible in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Invincible controlling the pace for now.
Chatzikomninos is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invincible controlling his opponent.
Invincible trying to control but Chatzikomninos is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos is trying to escape the mount.
Chatzikomninos is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Invincible sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexei Chatzikomninos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chatzikomninos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Invincible.
Chatzikomninos needs to keep his hands up - Invincible had a free shot at his head there.
Chatzikomninos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Invincible misses with a head kick.
Chatzikomninos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Invincible's waist but Invincible gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chatzikomninos off to one side.
Invincible lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Invincible misses.
Invincible's corner calls for a 1-2. Invincible obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chatzikomninos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Invincible throws a jab but it's blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Invincible looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Invincible throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Invincible connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Invincible throws a shot from downtown. Chatzikomninos moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Invincible.
Invincible connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chatzikomninos slips a jab from Invincible.
Invincible lands a glancing blow to the side of Chatzikomninos's head.
A jab from Invincible does it's job there.
Invincible will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Invincible stuffs the takedown attempt from Chatzikomninos. Chatzikomninos gets slowly back to his feet.
Invincible lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chatzikomninos at a distance.
Invincible misses the jab.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Invincible.
Invincible connects with a leg kick. Chatzikomninos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invincible misses the jab.
Invincible tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Invincible, as that shot connected.
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!
Invincible is looking to score with low kicks.
Chatzikomninos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chatzikomninos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Invincible finds it's target.
Invincible fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chatzikomninos slips a straight right by Invincible.
Invincible throws out a leg kick but Chatzikomninos moves out of range and Invincible only half commits.
Invincible slips under a jab.
Invincible stuffs the takedown attempt from Chatzikomninos. Chatzikomninos gets slowly back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Invincible avoids the body shot from Chatzikomninos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invincible lands a leg kick that knocks Chatzikomninos off balance momentarily.
Invincible connects with a leg kick. Chatzikomninos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Chatzikomninos.

Chatzikomninos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Invincible napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chatzikomninos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Invincible avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chatzikomninos.
Invincible tries to buck Chatzikomninos off but Chatzikomninos is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos wants to control but Invincible is keeping him busy.
Invincible takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but Invincible slips to the side and avoids it well.
Invincible takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Invincible tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Invincible regains half guard.
Chatzikomninos slows the pace down in half guard.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Invincible is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Invincible is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Invincible is blocking nicely.
Invincible has hold of Chatzikomninos's hands but Chatzikomninos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the action but Invincible is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Invincible comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Invincible 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Invincible!
Mr Invincible is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mr Invincible thanked the fans post fight for their support.