PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between THE KING (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonatletzin Askiban looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

KING
vs
Askiban

225 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, THE KING!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Askiban shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. KING is trying to defend but Askiban finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
KING keeping control of the position.

Askiban is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, KING has managed to free his arm - good work.
KING has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askiban is working away from the top position though.
KING really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Askiban misses with a head shot. KING uses the momentum to regain guard.
Askiban lands a couple of digs.
KING looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askiban is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askiban landing some decent shots from guard.
Askiban won't allow KING to sweep him here.
KING trying to control the position.
KING has momentary wrist control but Askiban slips an elbow through the middle.
KING trying to control the position.

KING is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askiban working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askiban throws a big right hand that misses.
Askiban stands up over KING, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
KING pulls Askiban in to control the position.
Askiban preventing the sweep.
Askiban throws and elbow that misses. KING uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askiban's guard. Nice move by KING!

KING got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askiban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KING has managed to get both his arms back between Askiban's legs - danger averted.
KING has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askiban looks gassed!
KING wants to control from the top but Askiban keeps moving.
Askiban is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askiban might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control KING kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Askiban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
KING trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because THE KING wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Askiban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around KING's waist but KING gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askiban off to one side.
KING goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Askiban rushes KING and presses him up against the cage.
KING wants a takedown but no success here.
Askiban misses with some punches.
Askiban throws a knee to the head but misses.
KING avoids a wild elbow strike from Askiban.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KING is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Askiban pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KING tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for THE KING. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Askiban is trying to trip KING. He has hold of a leg but KING is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Askiban persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Askiban is looking to work some ground and pound but KING has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askiban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Askiban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
KING wants to stand up but Askiban is controlling him.
Askiban postures up.
Askiban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askiban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

KING had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askiban defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vonatletzin Askiban dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

KING shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Askiban as he avoids it easily.
KING misses with a two punch combination.
Askiban wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from KING.
KING with a lazy takedown attempt

so Askiban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askiban working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KING's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askiban with a nice head shot there.
KING will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askiban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askiban advances position into side control!

Askiban tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askiban has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Askiban tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askiban has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Askiban is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KING has escaped the position, nice work there.

Askiban is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but KING is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KING is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Askiban is trying to work for a kimura but KING is defending well.
Askiban has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Askiban working for a submission but KING is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askiban unloading with bombs!
Askiban raining down shots from the mount!
KING is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Askiban avoids the attempt from KING to control.
A nice elbow there by Askiban.
KING is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Askiban lands a big elbow.
Askiban raining down shots from the mount!
KING regains half guard.
KING has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askiban is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askiban lands a nice short elbow.
KING taking some punishment here, with Askiban in his half guard.

Askiban seems to be working for a kimura but KING defends the submission attempt.

Askiban is looking for a kimura but KING is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askiban to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vonatletzin Askiban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Askiban tries to clinch but KING is having none of it.

Askiban closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. KING did well to prevent Askiban getting side control.
Askiban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
KING slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
KING utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askiban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askiban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askiban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KING keeping full guard, as Askiban tries to pass.
Askiban sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed KING's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KING blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askiban.
KING moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askiban wants to pass the guard but KING is keeping the position.
KING looking to control.
Askiban stops KING from standing up.
KING keeping moving, preventing Askiban from controlling successfully.
Askiban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
KING wants to stand and escape but Askiban is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askiban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

KING has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askiban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askiban working some strikes from top position.
Askiban scoring with some ground and pound.
Askiban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
KING can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askiban controls the pace.
Askiban lands a couple of decent looking shots.
KING looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askiban works over KING with some ground and pound from guard.
Askiban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KING is keeping the position for now.
KING trying to keep a closed guard but Askiban is proving a slippery customer.
Vonatletzin Askiban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askiban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KING swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonatletzin Askiban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askiban passes KING's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askiban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askiban frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Askiban lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KING is looking to improve his position but Askiban isn't that keen on the idea.
Askiban postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. KING looks a forlorn figure.
KING keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askiban cracks KING with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vonatletzin Askiban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Askiban 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

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