PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skuomo Shiratori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skuomo Shiratori will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Askiban
vs
Shiratori

175 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skuomo Shiratori!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiratori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askiban's waist but Askiban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shiratori off to one side.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Askiban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiratori circles away.

Shiratori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Askiban gets full guard.
Shiratori won't allow Askiban to sweep him here.
Shiratori trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.
Askiban is trying to control the position but Shiratori postures up.
Askiban seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Askiban wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiratori tries to free his leg and advance position but Askiban is retaining full guard.
Askiban has Shiratori pulled in close to control his posture.
Shiratori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Askiban looking to control.
Askiban is pulling down on Shiratori's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askiban trying to keep a closed guard but Shiratori is proving a slippery customer.
Askiban is pulling down on Shiratori's head. It's preventing any offense from Shiratori, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Vonatletzin Askiban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shiratori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askiban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiratori stuffs the takedown attempt from Askiban. Askiban gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askiban.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vonatletzin Askiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askiban fails to land the takedown.

Askiban shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askiban throwing shots but Shiratori is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiratori is trying to maintain the position but Askiban is very close to passing his half guard.
Askiban is keen to just control but Shiratori is a slippery customer.
Shiratori is looking to escape.

Askiban is working for a kimura but Shiratori is defending it quite comfortably.

Askiban is looking for a kimura here.
Shiratori is in trouble now - Askiban has advanced 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.
Askiban prevents Shiratori from getting the reversal.
Askiban is landing with some decent strikes but Shiratori is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Askiban is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shiratori is surviving well by controlling Askiban's body position as best he can.
Shiratori tries to lock up and control but Askiban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shiratori is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vonatletzin Askiban dominated that round.
That's time! Askiban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shiratori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askiban.
Shiratori throws a leg kick which misses Askiban's front leg but catches the back leg as Askiban tries to avoid it.
Shiratori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Askiban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shiratori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiratori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askiban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiratori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Askiban. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askiban throws a solid leg kick but Shiratori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Askiban.

Shiratori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Askiban manages to pull guard.
Askiban pulls Shiratori in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiratori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Askiban looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiratori looking to pass the guard.
Askiban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiratori is one step ahead there.
Shiratori wanted to stand there but Askiban had control of the position.
Shiratori trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Askiban is pulling down on Shiratori's head. It's preventing any offense from Shiratori, at least for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Askiban tries for a takedown but Shiratori circles away easily

and Shiratori counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vonatletzin Askiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askiban tries to roll over but Shiratori keeps him under control.
Askiban is not content to let Shiratori control the position.
Askiban is trying to maintain the position but Shiratori is very close to passing his half guard.
Askiban is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiratori trying to control the action but Askiban is working from the bottom.
Askiban tries to get to full guard but Shiratori has control of the leg.
Shiratori content to control rather than advance.
Askiban manages to get to full guard.
Askiban seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shiratori wants to pass the guard but Askiban is keeping the position.
Shiratori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiratori won't allow Askiban to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skuomo Shiratori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shiratori throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Askiban.
Askiban dives in and grabs Shiratori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shiratori pushes down on Askiban's head and hops out.
Shiratori's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shiratori duly obliges.
Shiratori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askiban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiratori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Askiban shoots in looking for a takedown. Shiratori tries to sprawl out of it but Askiban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shiratori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shiratori.
Askiban is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shiratori off and has taken his back!

Shiratori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Askiban's arms.
Askiban is looking to control Shiratori but Shiratori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Askiban is looking for the choke from the back position but Shiratori is controlling his hands well.

Askiban patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Shiratori is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shiratori is covering up but some of the strikes from Askiban are getting through and doing damage.
Askiban lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Shiratori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Askiban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiratori is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shiratori is in bad spot here.

Shiratori is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Askiban gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askiban is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shiratori up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiratori is trying to stand back up.
Shiratori tries to escape but Askiban has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Askiban has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Askiban is looking for the choke from the back position but Shiratori is controlling his hands well.
Shiratori staying busy and making it hard for Askiban to control.
Askiban is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shiratori is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Shiratori is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Askiban gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Askiban working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Askiban patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Askiban is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shiratori knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shiratori for a finish.
Shiratori is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiratori trying to control the hands but Askiban won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vonatletzin Askiban showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askiban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vonatletzin Askiban!