PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Blaird (ranked 5261 p4p, 4465 weight class) and Supa Plax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Blaird is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Blaird
vs
Plax

183 cm
18
211
0 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
200
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Blaird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Supa Plax!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Plax tries to sprawl but Blaird drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blaird is nestled in close to Plax, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Blaird decides to stand up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaird.
Plax scores with a spinning back kick!
Blaird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Plax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Plax.
Plax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaird paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Blaird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plax, pushing him back against the cage.
Plax throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Plax is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blaird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaird misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plax.
Blaird is trying to pull guard but Plax has him pressed against the cage.
Plax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plax taking a breather.
Blaird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plax just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Blaird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaird tries to circle away but Plax has him pinned against the cage.
Blaird is breathing heavily.
Blaird is trying to pull guard but Plax has him pressed against the cage.
Plax lands a nice elbow.
Blaird goes for a takedown attempt but Plax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Plax throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blaird's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plax scores with a leg kick.
Blaird misses with a takedown
and Plax counters with a big head kick but Blaird shrugs it off.
Blaird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Plax.
Blaird fails with the takedown
and Plax counters with a nice leg kick.
Plax scores with a kick to the body.
Plax tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaird swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Plax clinches up with Blaird and pushes him back against the cage.

Plax pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plax keeping moving, preventing Blaird from controlling successfully.
Blaird postures up.
Blaird forces his way into half guard.
Plax wants to get back to full guard.
Plax keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plax trying to control but Blaird postures up.
Blaird controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaird has his takedown stuffed
and Plax counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Supa Plax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A nice leg kick lands there from Plax.

Blaird clinches with his opponent.
Blaird misses with the head strike.
Plax trying to control the position but instead, Blaird has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plax into the cage.
Plax creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaird's defenses.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
Blaird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plax counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaird thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plax scores with a spinning back kick!
Blaird misses with a takedown attempt - Plax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plax pushes Blaird up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaird tries to pull guard but Plax won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Blaird. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Blaird breaks the clinch.

Blaird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Plax looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blaird throws an elbow but Plax slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blaird is trying to ground and pound but Plax uses the momentary lack of control by Blaird to regain half guard.

Plax actively working from the bottom here.
Plax wants to improve his position but Blaird is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaird wants to free his trapped foot but Plax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plax trying to control from the bottom.
Blaird looks to land a strike but Plax avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plax trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
Plax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaird 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blaird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plax is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plax scores with a leg kick.

Blaird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plax is trying to get back to full guard.

Blaird decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Blaird closes the distance and clinches.
Plax is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plax jumps guard but Blaird turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plax lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plax effectively controlling the action here.
Blaird lands a hook that snaps the head of Plax backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Supa Plax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A good leg kick by Plax.

Blaird gets a clinch.

Blaird decides to pull guard.
Plax trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Albert Blaird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaird is adopting a defensive guard.
Plax wants to control from the top but Blaird keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird controls Plax momentarily but Plax frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaird throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Plax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Plax has gone for a leg lock! Blaird slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plax's guard.

Blaird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blaird lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Blaird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Albert Blaird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plax delivers a nice body kick.
Blaird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plax defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plax thows a body kick. Blaird tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Albert Blaird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plax can't do much from the bottom here.
Plax trying to remain calm as Blaird controls from the top position.
Plax can't do much from the bottom here.
Plax tries to buck Blaird off but Blaird is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blaird decides to stand up, so the ref orders Plax to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaird misses with a head kick.
Blaird throws a sloppy body shot
and Plax counters with a nice kick to the body.
Plax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaird on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blaird shoots for a double leg takedown but Plax sprawls well. He's pushed Blaird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plax scores with a spinning back kick!
Plax lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plax lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaird takes a step back to recover.
Plax jabs Blaird right on the nose. Blaird blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Supa Plax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plax winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supa Plax!
Albert Blaird was interviewed post fight and said 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'.