PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemis Aliachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zappa-Why does it hurt when I pee?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boa
vs
Aliachenko

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Artemis Aliachenko!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aliachenko!
Aliachenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boa throws some wild stikes that Aliachenko manages to avoid easily.
Boa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aliachenko is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliachenko tries to hold on but Boa pushes him away.
Boa trying to control but Aliachenko is having none of it.

Boa has control of Aliachenko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aliachenko regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Boa looking for a guillotine from mount but Aliachenko is having none of it.
Aliachenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aliachenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aliachenko shrugs it off.
Aliachenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Aliachenko wants to control but Boa is having none of it.
Boa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aliachenko is looking to escape.
Boa avoids the attempt from Aliachenko to control.
Boa throws some wild stikes that Aliachenko manages to avoid easily.
Boa misses with a head shot.
Aliachenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aliachenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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.

Boa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aliachenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aliachenko is pressing down on Boa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boa wants to pass the guard but Aliachenko is keeping the position.
Aliachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boa is one step ahead there.
Aliachenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boa tries to free his leg and advance position but Aliachenko is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Boa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aliachenko is trying to defend but Boa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boa is breathing heavily.
Aliachenko tries to roll over but Boa keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliachenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliachenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boa wants to pass the guard but Aliachenko is keeping the position.
Aliachenko is trying to keep Boa in close.
Boa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aliachenko is keeping the position for now.
Boa won't allow Aliachenko to sweep him here.
Aliachenko is trying to keep Boa in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aliachenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Boa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Boa seems to be looking for submissions.
Aliachenko wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aliachenko can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aliachenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Aliachenko is looking to control Boa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aliachenko avoid being mounted?
Aliachenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aliachenko tries to roll over but Boa keeps him under control.
Boa wants to take a breather but Aliachenko is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Boa scores with a takedown into Aliachenko's guard.
Boa slips nicely into half guard.
Aliachenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aliachenko.
Aliachenko trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Boa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aliachenko shoots and misses

and Boa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boa lands a couple of elbows.
Boa looking to pass the guard.
Aliachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliachenko, not yet.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boa looking to pass the guard.
Aliachenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Boa scores with a takedown into Aliachenko's guard.
Boa pushing down on Aliachenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliachenko trying to control but Boa postures up.

Boa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boa wants to work for an arm triangle but Aliachenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boa trying to pass the guard but Aliachenko defending well.
Aliachenko keeping control of the position.
Boa is thwarting Aliachenko's attempts to control the position.
Aliachenko won't allow Boa to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aliachenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Boa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aliachenko!

Boa wants to finish this one by submission but Aliachenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boa.
Aliachenko is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliachenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aliachenko is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Boa has taken his back.
Aliachenko is trying to break free.

Boa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aliachenko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Boa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aliachenko turns into Boa and is now in his guard.
Boa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aliachenko distracts Boa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aliachenko is fighting to break Boa's control of his arms but Boa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Boa has Aliachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Boa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aliachenko.
Aliachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aliachenko stands up over Boa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boa pulls Aliachenko in close to prevent any damage.
Boa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Boa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aliachenko is aware though and is defending well.
Boa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aliachenko.
Aliachenko distracts Boa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Boa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aliachenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aliachenko postures up and lands a big shot to Boa's brow.
Aliachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Boa has wrist control.
Aliachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aliachenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Boa is trying to control the position but Aliachenko postures up.
Aliachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aliachenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Boa counters with a single leg into guard. Aliachenko didn't expect that.
Steve Boa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemis Aliachenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliachenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Aliachenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Boa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Boa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aliachenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aliachenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Aliachenko thows an elbow strike that misses. Boa gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Aliachenko doesn't seem too bothered but Boa quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Aliachenko is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Aliachenko really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Boa!