PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helmet - Unsung. Tiyaro Feitsora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chatzikomninos
vs
Feitsora

188 cm
27
211 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

188 cm
32
215 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

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World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chatzikomninos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feitsora on his heels. He'll look to pass Feitsora's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work some ground and pound but Feitsora has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos looking to sit in guard and control but Feitsora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Chatzikomninos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chatzikomninos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feitsora's guard.

Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora is pulling down on Chatzikomninos's head to control his posture.
Chatzikomninos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chatzikomninos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Feitsora keeps moving.

Feitsora has his foot on Chatzikomninos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chatzikomninos works his way back into a safe position though.
Feitsora trying to control the position.
Feitsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Feitsora is trying to keep Chatzikomninos in close.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
Feitsora keeping full guard, as Chatzikomninos tries to pass.
Feitsora working a defensive guard here.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Feitsora looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Feitsora is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Chatzikomninos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Feitsora wants to improve his position but Chatzikomninos is controlling well.
Feitsora has his hands clasped together around Chatzikomninos's back. He's all about the action.
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Feitsora keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Feitsora wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feitsora is not content to let Chatzikomninos control the position.
Feitsora trying to hold on to Chatzikomninos's head to control him but Chatzikomninos postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Feitsora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos pulls his head out easily.
Chatzikomninos is thwarting Feitsora's attempts to control the position.
Chatzikomninos wants to control but Feitsora is keeping him busy.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feitsora's head.
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Feitsora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feitsora holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Feitsora trying to control here.
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Feitsora is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feitsora with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Feitsora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Feitsora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feitsora is looking to control Chatzikomninos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feitsora avoid being mounted?
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chatzikomninos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feitsora keeps working.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Feitsora avoids the body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chatzikomninos with a nice cross.
Feitsora fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Chatzikomninos does no damage.
Feitsora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chatzikomninos's calf.
Chatzikomninos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chatzikomninos throws a hook to the side of Feitsora's head but Feitsora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feitsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Chatzikomninos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feitsora. Feitsora obviously looking to wear him down.
Feitsora tries to land a front kick but Chatzikomninos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Feitsora throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Feitsora.
Chatzikomninos misses with a wild combination.
Feitsora throws a body kick that misses.
Feitsora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chatzikomninos moves away.

Feitsora closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos tries to score a body lock takedown but Feitsora shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Chatzikomninos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chatzikomninos manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feitsora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chatzikomninos is working away from the top position though.
Chatzikomninos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chatzikomninos lands strikes from half guard.
Feitsora is trying to maintain the position but Chatzikomninos is very close to passing his half guard.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Feitsora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Feitsora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Feitsora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Chatzikomninos's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Feitsora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chatzikomninos defends well.

Feitsora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feitsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Feitsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feitsora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Feitsora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chatzikomninos is aware though and is defending well.
Chatzikomninos working some strikes from top position.
Feitsora controlling Chatzikomninos's posture.
Chatzikomninos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feitsora can do to turn this around?
Feitsora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chatzikomninos connects with a couple of short punches.
Chatzikomninos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Feitsora is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Feitsora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chatzikomninos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feitsora.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos tries to roll over but Feitsora keeps him under control.
Feitsora stops Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Feitsora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chatzikomninos's head.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to full guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control from the bottom.
Feitsora scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Feitsora is trying to control. Chatzikomninos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chatzikomninos trying to control here.
Feitsora working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Chatzikomninos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Chatzikomninos misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Chatzikomninos.
Feitsora is looking to slow Chatzikomninos down with leg kicks.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexei Chatzikomninos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chatzikomninos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Feitsora throws out the jab.
Chatzikomninos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chatzikomninos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chatzikomninos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination. Feitsora tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Feitsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feitsora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chatzikomninos motions for Feitsora to come forward. Chatzikomninos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chatzikomninos takes one on the button.
Chatzikomninos slips under a jab from Feitsora.

Feitsora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos scores with a shot to the side of Feitsora's head.
Feitsora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chatzikomninos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Feitsora backwards.
Feitsora lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to take the fight to the mat but Feitsora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chatzikomninos struggles to land a body shot inside as Feitsora controls his hands.
Chatzikomninos tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Chatzikomninos back against the cage.
Feitsora lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Alexei Chatzikomninos has been cut.
Chatzikomninos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Chatzikomninos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Feitsora can't fight it off and eventually Chatzikomninos manages to take the fight to the floor. Feitsora looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Feitsora looking for a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos defends easily.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.

Feitsora has his foot on Chatzikomninos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chatzikomninos works his way back into a safe position though.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feitsora managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos advances to half guard.
Feitsora wants to improve his position but Chatzikomninos is controlling well.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Feitsora is staying active underneath Chatzikomninos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chatzikomninos working over Feitsora with some ground and pound. Feitsora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Feitsora wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feitsora is controlling Chatzikomninos's trapped leg to prevent Chatzikomninos from advancing to side control.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feitsora's head.
Feitsora is looking to control Chatzikomninos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feitsora avoid being mounted?
Chatzikomninos working Feitsora over with strikes.
Feitsora moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos working some strikes from top position.
Chatzikomninos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chatzikomninos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chatzikomninos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Feitsora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chatzikomninos is aware though and is defending well.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Chatzikomninos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feitsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.

Chatzikomninos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feitsora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chatzikomninos has managed to get both his arms back between Feitsora's legs - danger averted.
Chatzikomninos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chatzikomninos landing some decent shots from guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Feitsora keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chatzikomninos manages to get himself to full guard.

Chatzikomninos seems keen to control Feitsora's posture.
Chatzikomninos working a defensive guard here.
Feitsora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Feitsora isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Feitsora is now in half guard.
Feitsora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chatzikomninos's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chatzikomninos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chatzikomninos!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.