PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Iceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massoud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kulobi. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Iceman
vs
Massoud

171 cm
21
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
28
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kimi Iceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massoud is looking to chop away at Iceman's legs.
Iceman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Massoud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iceman's head backwards.
Iceman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Massoud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Massoud clinches.
Massoud misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Massoud.
Massoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Massoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Iceman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iceman is trying to break the clinch but Massoud is controlling him.
Iceman throws a punch but it's blocked by Massoud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iceman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massoud lands an uppercut.
Massoud has Iceman pressed against the cage, preventing Iceman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Massoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iceman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massoud is leaning against Iceman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud.
Massoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Massoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Massoud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Massoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud.
A head punch on the inside from Massoud fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Massoud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massoud throws a head punch that misses.
Iceman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Massoud smiles and moves away.
Massoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Massoud lands with a good body shot.
Ahmad Massoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iceman throws a lazy right hand but Massoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massoud lands with a nice body punch.
Iceman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massoud as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Iceman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massoud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Massoud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iceman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Massoud lunges at Iceman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iceman's hand.
Massoud scores with a hook to the body. Iceman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Massoud, as that shot connected.
Massoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iceman was well out of range. Poor timing from Massoud.

Massoud pushes Iceman up against the cage in a clinch.
Massoud misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Massoud prevents Iceman from breaking the clinch.

Iceman pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Massoud postures up.
Iceman has Massoud pulled in close to control his posture.
Iceman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Massoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Massoud is stalling in the full guard.
Iceman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Massoud puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massoud not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmad Massoud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A nice leg kick lands there from Massoud.
Massoud tries to clinch but Iceman is having none of it.
Massoud lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Iceman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Massoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Massoud misses with a leg kick

and Iceman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Massoud's guard now.
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!

Iceman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Massoud lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Iceman!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iceman tries to lock up and control but Massoud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Massoud working Iceman over with strikes here.
Massoud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iceman is desperately trying to improve his position but Massoud has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud controlling the pace for now.
Iceman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Massoud's lack of action.
Iceman moves into full guard.
Massoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iceman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Massoud is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massoud advances to half guard.
Iceman tries to roll over but Massoud keeps him under control.
Iceman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massoud.
Iceman gets full guard.
Massoud throws a big right hand that misses.

Iceman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Massoud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iceman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iceman controlling the position.
Massoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Iceman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massoud won't allow Iceman to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Massoud trying to control but Iceman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ahmad Massoud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Massoud stuffs the takedown attempt from Iceman. Iceman gets slowly back to his feet.
Massoud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iceman rather than just go for the knockout.
Massoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iceman under the eye.
Massoud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iceman.
Massoud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iceman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Massoud's coach down at WarZone Elite was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Massoud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Massoud lands with a straight right. Iceman didn't see that one coming.
Massoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Massoud fails with an attempt to clinch.

Iceman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Massoud is trying to defend but Iceman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massoud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iceman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceman wants to control but Massoud is keeping him busy.

Iceman looking for a submission but Massoud manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Iceman preventing the sweep.
Kimi Iceman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Massoud controls Iceman momentarily but Iceman frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud being controlled here, momentarily.
Iceman throws a strike but Massoud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Iceman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman keeping moving, preventing Massoud from controlling successfully.
Iceman is pulling down on Massoud's head. It's preventing any offense from Massoud, at least for the moment.
Massoud stopping the sweep attempt from Iceman.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Massoud, as that shot connected.
Kimi Iceman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iceman closes the distance and pushes Massoud back into the cage.
Iceman blocking some punches.
Iceman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massoud's elbow.
Iceman blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Massoud.
Iceman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Iceman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Massoud prevents Iceman from breaking the clinch.
Iceman tries to pull guard but Massoud won't allow it.
Iceman jumps guard but Massoud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massoud scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iceman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Massoud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Massoud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Massoud 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Massoud!
Ahmad Massoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.