PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund has chosen Troll - Trollberg as his entrance music. Stampe Eklund has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dantes
vs
Eklund

180 cm
28
165 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

168 cm
25
167 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edmund Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dantes - that will leave a mark!
Eklund has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Eklund does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Eklund misses.
Eklund checks a leg kick.
Eklund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dantes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Eklund - just one landing.
A combination from Eklund does no damage.
Dantes scores with a body shot.
Stampe Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dantes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eklund with a nice cross.
Dantes looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Dantes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eklund checks it well.

Eklund darts in and clinches Dantes up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eklund tries to stall but Dantes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eklund struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Eklund.
Eklund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eklund tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eklund misses with some punches.
Eklund struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edmund Dantes.
Dantes is looking to score with low kicks.
Dantes throws a big shot that misses.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Dantes with that takedown attempt.
Dantes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eklund scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eklund.
Eklund misses with a hook
and Dantes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eklund's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eklund.
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick

and Eklund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eklund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eklund is looking to control Dantes's arms but Dantes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eklund has his back to the cage.
Eklund is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Eklund prevents Dantes from breaking the clinch.
Eklund trying to control the position but instead, Dantes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eklund into the cage.
Nice body punch from Eklund - that landed with a thud.
Dantes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Eklund.
Dantes slows down the pace here.
Eklund tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Nice body punch from Eklund - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eklund lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eklund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dantes tries to stall but Eklund uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dantes.
Eklund stalling in the clinch but Dantes improves position.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Eklund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eklund lands an uppercut.
Eklund stalling.
Eklund struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eklund lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eklund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dantess head.
Dantes is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dantes wants to land a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
Eklund misses with a looping left.
Dantes looks for the body kick but Eklund saw that one coming.
Eklund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dantes.
Dantes shoots in for a takedown but Eklund shows good takedown defense.
Eklund tries to clinch up but Dantes circles away and keeps his distance.

Eklund clinches.
Dantes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eklund has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Eklund to work.
Eklund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow.
Eklund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eklund looking to stall.
Eklund is leaning against Dantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eklund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dantes connects with a body shot that sends Eklund's belly button to the back.
Eklund lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dantes shoots in looking for a takedown. Eklund tries to sprawl out of it but Dantes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eklund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Dantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Dantes takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund misses with a straight right.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dantes misses with an uppercut. Eklund saw that one coming.
Eklund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dantes misses with a takedown attempt - Eklund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dantes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eklund.
Dantes clobbers Eklund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund lands a front kick.
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eklund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dantes shoots in for a takedown but Eklund shows good takedown defense.
Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dantes scores with a leg kick.
Dantes throws a hook but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dantes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dantes lands with a cross.
Dantes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eklund cracks Dantes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Dantes off balance momentarily.
Dantes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a body punch but Dantes moves out of range.
Eklund throws a front kick aimed at Dantes's knee but Dantes avoids it well.
Eklund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eklund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dantes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dantes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Eklund lands but Dantes takes it in his stride.
Eklund misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Eklund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eklund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dantes circles away quickly and effectively.
Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dantes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eklund dips to his left and cracks Dantes with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stampe Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage!
Eklund throws a series of punches but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eklund just misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range.
Eklund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dantes throws a hook but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dantes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eklund throws a hook but Dantes blocks it.
Eklund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dantes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dantes connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund blocks a head kick by Dantes.
Eklund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dantes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat.
Dantes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eklund doesn't seem bothered though.
Eklund misses with a body kick.
Dantes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eklund is able to avoid easily.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eklund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dantes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Dantes finds it's way through Eklund's defenses.
Eklund misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a left and a right that stings Eklund.
Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Dantes misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dantes is defended easily by Eklund.
Eklund throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dantes's hands.
Eklund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eklund connects with a jab.
Dantes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Eklund thows a leg kick but Dantes checks it

and Dantes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dantes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eklund to regain full guard.
Dantes postures up in Eklund's guard and throws a big left but Eklund blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Dantes from controlling successfully.
Eklund wants to improve his position but instead Dantes has moved into half guard.
Dantes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Edmund Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dantes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eklund really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eklund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dantes controlling the position easily from mount.
Dantes wants to control the pace but Eklund is squirming around nicely.
Dantes with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dantes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eklund takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eklund 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stampe Eklund!
A very excited looking Stampe Eklund made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.