PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiden Stefansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stefansson
vs
Chance

183 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
167 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stefansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chance, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Stefansson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chance's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chance controlling the position.
Chance manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chance punching from mount but Stefansson doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Chance jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stefansson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chance is trying to get an arm triangle but Stefansson is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Chance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stefansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chance's guard! Nice work there by Stefansson!
Stefansson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stefansson trying to control the position but Chance is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Chance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chance 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.

Chance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stefansson defends well.
Stefansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stefansson stopping the sweep attempt from Chance.
Chance keeping moving, preventing Stefansson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson looking to pass the guard.

Chance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefansson defends it easily.
Stefansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Chance has his foot on Stefansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stefansson works his way back into a safe position though.
Stefansson trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.
Chance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Chance is keeping the position.
Chance working a defensive guard here.
Chance wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chance is retaining full guard.

Chance has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stefansson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chance.
You can see the frustration on Chance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stefansson trying to control the position but Chance is working away.
Chance takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chance can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chance manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chance tries to get to full guard but Stefansson has control of the leg.

Chance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Chance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chance throws a series of punches but Stefansson moves out of range.

Chance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stefansson's guard.
Chanceis looking to pass into half guard but Stefansson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stefansson is in guard.

Chance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chance tries to strike from the bottom.
Chance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Stefansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefansson has managed to get both his arms back between Chance's legs - danger averted.
No Chance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stefansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Chance trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefansson is retaining full guard.

Stefansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stefansson throws a sloppy head kick and Chance moves out of range easily.
Chance lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stefansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefansson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Stefansson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stefansson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chance is breathing heavily.
Chance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stefansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stefansson's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Chance seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Stefansson's chin but Stefansson turns very nicely into Chance's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Stefansson.
Stefansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chance is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stefansson is one step ahead there.
Chance is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Chance working for submissions but it's allowed Stefansson to get to half guard.
Chance tries to roll over but Stefansson keeps him under control.
Chance works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chance keeping moving, preventing Stefansson from controlling successfully.
Stefansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson throwing shots but Chance is blocking nicely.
Chance trying to hold on to Stefansson's head to control him but Stefansson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stefansson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Chance is keeping the position.

Chance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefansson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.
Chance 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Chance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stefansson throws a head kick that misses.
Chance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Stefansson scores a takedown into full mount!
Chance is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stefansson working Chance over with strikes here.
Chance slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Chance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stefansson moves nicely into side control.
Chance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chance is looking to reverse the position.
Chance manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance is staying active underneath Stefansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chance gets back to full guard.
Stefansson wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving.

Chance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stefansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stefansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefansson has managed to get both his arms back between Chance's legs - danger averted.
Stefansson is pushing down on Chance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chance is fighting to maintain full guard but Stefansson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chance is squirming around, avoiding Stefansson's attempts to control the action.
Chance is trying to escape the mount.
Stefansson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefansson prevents Chance from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chance has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stefansson is working away from the top position though.

Chance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stefansson pulls his head out easily.
Raiden Stefansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chance on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stefansson wants to free his trapped foot but Chance is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stefansson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stefansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chance defending well though.
Chance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stefansson.
Chance wants to control but Stefansson passes into side.
Stefansson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stefansson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chance sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chance wants to sweep here but Stefansson controlling him for the moment.
Stefansson postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson postures up and lands a big shot to Chance's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raiden Stefansson.
Well Chance has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Chance!