PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Shore
vs
Blondi

184 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 19 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Shore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shore.
Blondi is looking to clinch but Shore is avoiding it.
Blondi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blondi tries to bum rush Shore with a series of wild strikes but Shore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shore throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shore - that will leave a mark!
Blondi blocks a head kick by Shore.
Shore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shore throws an overhand right that lands on Blondi's shoulder, as Blondi tries to avoid the shot.
Blondi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shore defends it nicely.
Blondi tries to land a leg kick but Shore saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shore moves into range and clinches up with Blondi.
Shore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blondi tries to break free but Shore pushes him back against the cage.
Shore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blondi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blondi has had enough of the clinch but Shore keeps him there for the moment.
Shore tries to throw a body punch but Blondi avoids it by throwing Shore back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore has Blondi pressed against the cage.
Shore seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Blondi tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Blondi drops back down to his feet.
Alistair Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.
Blondi tries for a takedown but Shore manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Shore manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi avoids the head kick by Shore.
Shore jabs Blondi right on the nose. Blondi blinks but takes it well.
Shore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Shore.
Shore connects with a high kick.
Shore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blondi.
Shore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shore scores with a head kick. Blondi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blondi shoots in looking for a takedown but Shore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blondi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blondi, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blondi is trying to break the clinch but Shore has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi looking for a takedown.
Blondi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blondi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shore stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blondi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Shore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shore thows a body shot but no joy.
Shore lands a leg kick that knocks Blondi off balance momentarily.
Shore thuds his shin into the meat of Blondi's side.
Shore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shore scores with a spinning back kick!

Blondi darts in and clinches Shore up against the cage.
The referee calls for Shore to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi is trying to force a seperation but Shore has the dominant position.
Shore gets underhooks to prevent Blondi's takedown attempt.
Blondi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alistair Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shore.
Blondi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blondi goes for a takedown attempt but Shore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shore swings for the body but Blondi moves out of range.
Shore scores with a head kick. Blondi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shore keeps Blondi at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore lands with a kick to the temple. Blondi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blondi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blondi.
Shore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blondi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Shore.
Blondi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shore counters by clinching up.
Blondi throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Shore.
Blondi tries to score a body lock takedown but Shore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blondi is trying to push Shore away but Shore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi is trying to break free.
Blondi jumps guard but Shore stands there with Blondi around his waist. Blondi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blondi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shore prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blondi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blondi up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Shore dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Shore scores with a head kick. Blondi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shore stuffs the takedown.
Blondi has a takedown stuffed.
Shore throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blondi tries to clinch up but Shore circles away and keeps his distance.
Shore lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Shore.
Shore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alistair Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.
Shore lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alistair Shore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blondi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Blondi is rocked!
Shore drops Blondi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Blondi! Shore dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Shore!