PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between aTtaaas Lao Liikta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lao Liikta
vs
Stallone

178 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sylvester Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stallone lands a jab.

Lao Liikta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stallone, pushing him back against the cage.
Lao Liikta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stallone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lao Liikta has Stallone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stallone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stallone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lao Liikta is trying to drag Stallone to the mat but Stallone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallone prevents it.
Lao Liikta is trying to drag Stallone to the mat but Stallone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Stallone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stallone.

Lao Liikta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Liikta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta won't allow Stallone to get back to his feet.
Stallone can't keep his opponent in guard - Lao Liikta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stallone is looking to escape.
Stallone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallone taking some punishment here, with Lao Liikta in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao Liikta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lao Liikta controlling the action here.
Lao Liikta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lao Liikta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lao Liikta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stallone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta prevents Stallone from standing back up.
Lao Liikta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stallone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

It looks like Sylvester Stallone has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao Liikta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lao Liikta scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Stallone is rocked!
Lao Liikta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stallone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lao Liikta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stallone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lao Liikta! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!