PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Pistoletov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistoletov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kita je spremna !. This should be a great matchup!

Rude
vs
Pistoletov

180 cm
21
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Rush Supplements 160Q-STEEL PENN
GREEN!160

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Pistoletov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistoletov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pistoletov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pistoletov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pistoletov is controlling him.
Pistoletov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pistoletov throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pistoletov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pistoletov postures up and lands a big shot to Rude's brow.
Rude trying to control the position.
Pistoletov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Pistoletov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pistoletov.
Pistoletov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rude tries to get out of the position.
Pistoletov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pistoletov postures up in Rude's guard and throws a big left but Rude blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistoletov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pistoletov.
Rude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pistoletov.
Pistoletov throws a big elbow that misses.
Pistoletov throwing strikes but missing.
Rude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pistoletov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rude's head.
Pistoletov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pistoletov on the ground.
Rude preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rude is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pistoletov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rude looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pistoletov is one step ahead there.
Pistoletov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pistoletov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pistoletov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rude has his hands on Pistoletov's head, controlling the position.
Pistoletov throwing strikes from guard but Rude blocks nicely.
Pistoletov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rude's head.
Rude is pulling down on Pistoletov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pistoletov, at least for the moment.
Pistoletov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rude swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude is trying to control the position but Pistoletov postures up.
Pistoletov landing some decent shots from guard.
Pistoletov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pistoletov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rude's head.
Rude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pistoletov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Rude is rocked!
Pistoletov distracts Rude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Rude is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pistoletov working some strikes from top position.
Pistoletov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rude's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksandr Pistoletov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pistoletov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.