PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Pico (ranked 6787 p4p, 525 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 2836 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pico
vs
Spasov

180 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
159 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Spasov pushes Pico off and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Spasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pico off to one side.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Aaron Pico has been cut.
Spasov lands a head shot.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Pico scores with a jab to the body.
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pico circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt - Pico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Pico gets a clinch.
Spasov stalling in the clinch.
Pico jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Spasov jumps guard.
Pico lands a couple of digs.
Spasov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Spasov pushes Pico off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pico appears to be looking for a big counter.

Pico has managed to clinch.
Pico fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Spasov.
Pico working hard to break the clinch.
Pico is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Spasov tries to work over Pico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Spasov pulls Pico into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spasov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spasov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Spasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Spasov manages to break the clinch.

Pico shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasov is trying to defend but Pico finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Spasov kicks Pico off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pico shoots for a takedown but Spasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pico is breathing heavily.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Spasov lands with an overhand left.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov darts in looking for a takedown but Pico gets double underhooks and turns Spasov into the cage.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Pico, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Pico against the cage but Pico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Spasov clinches up with Pico and pushes him back against the cage.
Pico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Spasov.

Spasov jumps guard and drags Pico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Spasov pushes Pico off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spasov.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.

Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Spasov keeps control of Pico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Spasov jumps guard.

Spasov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spasov throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Pico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pico is defended easily by Spasov.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Pico shows good takedown defense.

Spasov has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Spasov.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pico seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spasov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Spasov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pico's efforts to push away.
Spasov trying to control the position but instead, Pico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spasov into the cage.
Pico prevents a body shot from Spasov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico tries to score a body lock takedown but Spasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov stops a takedown attempt from Pico.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov is working Pico over against the cage.

Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aaron Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pico backs up against the cage.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Pico backs away looking to recover.

Spasov drives through with a takedown into Pico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pico tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Spasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pico, up you get!
Spasov cracks Pico with a right hand to the side of the head.

Aaron Pico's cut is getting worse.

Spasov drops Pico with a beautiful combination! Pico stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spasov is looking for the KO!

Pico is rocked!
Pico get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pico stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Spasov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spas Spasov!
Spas Spasov thanked the fans post fight for their support.