PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Pistoletov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranium Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistoletov comes to the cage accompanied by Kita je spremna !. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pistoletov
vs
Basher

183 cm
27
169 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

162 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Pistoletov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cranium Basher!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pistoletov defends well and Basher ends up having to push Pistoletov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pistoletov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pistoletov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basher manages to avoid it.
Pistoletov misses with a two punch combination.
Pistoletov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Basher back to the cage. Pistoletov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Pistoletov gets caught flat footed, as Basher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Basher lands a couple of elbows.
Basher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Basher stops Pistoletov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basher is working Pistoletov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Basher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pistoletov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Basher throwing strikes from guard but Pistoletov blocks nicely.
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Basher lands a couple of digs.
Pistoletov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Basher is controlling him.
Basher with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Basher looking to pass the guard.
Basher passes into half guard.
Pistoletov taking some punishment here, with Basher in his half guard.
Pistoletov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pistoletov keeps working.
Basher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Basher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pistoletov is looking to improve his position.
Basher moves into full mount! Pistoletov won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Basher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Basher working Pistoletov over with strikes here.
Pistoletov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pistoletov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pistoletov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Basher landing strikes from the mount and Pistoletov is in trouble!
Basher lands a couple of good shots and Pistoletov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Basher lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Pistoletov is rocked!
Pistoletov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Basher tries to keep control of the position but Pistoletov is staying busy.
Pistoletov tries to break free.
Can Pistoletov hold on?! Basher is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Basher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pistoletov.
Oh Pistoletov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Basher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Can Pistoletov hold on?! Basher is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Basher looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Basher is raining down hard shots and and Pistoletov has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cranium Basher!
Cranium Basher decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.