PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Von Stauffenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Stauffenberg comes to the cage accompanied by Wagner, The ride of the Valkyries. Lecouc has chosen Gaia - Tuvan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Von Stauffenberg
vs
Lecouc

187 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
196 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Von Stauffenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecouc tries to clinch but Von Stauffenberg moves out of range.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right hand that Lecouc ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecouc also avoids with ease.
Von Stauffenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a body shot.
Lecouc is looking to clinch but Von Stauffenberg is avoiding it.
Lecouc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Stauffenberg.
Lecouc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Stauffenberg's waist but Von Stauffenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lecouc off to one side.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a double jab.
Lecouc is looking to clinch.
Lecouc misses the shot to the body.
Von Stauffenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lecouc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Stauffenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Stauffenberg blocks a head kick by Lecouc.
Lecouc shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Stauffenberg tries to sprawl out of it but Lecouc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Stauffenberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Von Stauffenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Stauffenberg swinging wilding here.
Lecouc wants to clinch up but Von Stauffenberg keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lecouc slips a jab and a cross from Von Stauffenberg.
Claus Von Stauffenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Lecouc tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Stauffenberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lecouc closes the distance and pushes Von Stauffenberg back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg gets underhooks to prevent Lecouc's takedown attempt.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lecouc.
Lecouc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lecouc is working for takedown but Von Stauffenberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lecouc looks gassed!

Von Stauffenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Stauffenberg connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Von Stauffenberg as Lecouc shoots in.
Von Stauffenberg throws a series of punches but Lecouc moves out of range.
Lecouc misses with a double jab.
Lecouc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Stauffenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecouc.
Lecouc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc shoots for a takedown but Von Stauffenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lecouc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Von Stauffenberg does it's job there.

It looks like Alex Lecouc has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Von Stauffenberg. Beautiful body shot.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to wear down Lecouc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecouc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Stauffenberg.
A jab from Von Stauffenberg finds it's way through Lecouc's defenses.
Alex Lecouc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Stauffenberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Stauffenberg throws a series of strikes that have Lecouc backpedaling.
Lecouc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lecouc has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Von Stauffenberg does no damage.
Lecouc is trying desperately to land a takedown but Von Stauffenberg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lecouc.
Von Stauffenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Stauffenberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lecouc throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Stauffenberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Stauffenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Stauffenberg throws a jab when Lecouc was well out of range.

Lecouc fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Stauffenberg sprawls well initially but Lecouc persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lecouc is thwarting Von Stauffenberg's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Stauffenberg has hold of Lecouc's hands but Lecouc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lecouc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lecouc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lecouc looks to land a strike but Von Stauffenberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Von Stauffenberg wants to get back to his feet but Lecouc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Stauffenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lecouc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Stauffenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Von Stauffenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Lecouc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lecouc doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Stauffenberg circles away.
Von Stauffenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lecouc forces Von Stauffenberg back against the cage and clinches.
Von Stauffenberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Stauffenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Lecouc.

Lecouc is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Von Stauffenberg can't fight it off and eventually Lecouc manages to take the fight to the floor. Von Stauffenberg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lecouc passes Von Stauffenberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to stand up here but Lecouc is controlling him well.

Lecouc wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Stauffenberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lecouc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Stauffenberg defending well though.
Lecouc is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Von Stauffenberg to regain full guard.
Lecouc is fighting to break Von Stauffenberg's control of his arms but Von Stauffenberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Stauffenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lecouc.
Lecouc postures up in Von Stauffenberg's guard and throws a big left but Von Stauffenberg blocks it.
Von Stauffenberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Stauffenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lecouc circles away quickly and effectively.
Claus Von Stauffenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Lecouc or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Stauffenberg which made him look bad.
Von Stauffenberg throws a combination that misses

and Lecouc counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lecouc has Von Stauffenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Stauffenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Stauffenberg lands with a left to the head.
Von Stauffenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Von Stauffenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Stauffenberg.
Lecouc is looking to clinch.
Lecouc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Stauffenberg misses the target.

Lecouc looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Von Stauffenberg!

Lecouc is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Von Stauffenberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Von Stauffenberg!
Lecouc 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.

Lecouc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Stauffenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Stauffenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecouc trying to strike off his back.
Lecouc wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Stauffenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lecouc dodges the punch combination from Von Stauffenberg.
Lecouc shoots in for a double leg but Von Stauffenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lecouc.
Von Stauffenberg lands a nice hook to Lecouc's body. Lecouc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Stauffenberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lecouc on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg scores with a three punch combo!
Lecouc moves away from the strike by Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg moves out of range as Lecouc throws a body kick.
Von Stauffenberg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Von Stauffenberg duly obliges.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right hand that Lecouc ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecouc also avoids with ease.
Lecouc slips a jab and a cross from Von Stauffenberg.

Lecouc shoots in and bounces Von Stauffenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecouc wants to pass the guard but Von Stauffenberg is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Stauffenberg looking to control.

Lecouc drops back looking for a leg! Von Stauffenberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Stauffenberg manages to kick Lecouc off! Lecouc jumps back into Von Stauffenberg's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Von Stauffenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Lecouc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Von Stauffenberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Stauffenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Lecouc's head.
Lecouc misses with a takedown attempt - Von Stauffenberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Stauffenberg looks to land a right hand but Lecouc moved out of range.
Von Stauffenberg swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stauffenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lecouc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Von Stauffenberg won't be happy with that.
Von Stauffenberg wants to control but Lecouc postures up.
Lecouc throws an elbow but Von Stauffenberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lecouc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Stauffenberg to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecouc misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lecouc postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Von Stauffenberg tries to bench press Lecouc off him but Lecouc keeps the position.
Lecouc working the ground and pound but Von Stauffenberg is defending the strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Stauffenberg with a nice cross.
Lecouc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lecouc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lecouc.

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.
Lecouc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Von Stauffenberg does no damage.
Lecouc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Stauffenberg is fending him off so far but Lecouc persists. Nope, Von Stauffenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Stauffenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Stauffenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lecouc dodges the punch combination from Von Stauffenberg.
Lecouc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Stauffenberg counters with a series of strikes. Lecouc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lecouc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Stauffenberg's waist but Von Stauffenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lecouc off to one side.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc misses with a combination
and Von Stauffenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Von Stauffenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lecouc.
Lecouc moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right hand that Lecouc ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecouc also avoids with ease.
Von Stauffenberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Stauffenberg throws a series of punches but Lecouc avoids them all with ease.

Lecouc scores with a takedown into Von Stauffenberg's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lecouc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lecouc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Stauffenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Stauffenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Stauffenberg controlling Lecouc's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc throwing strikes but missing.
Lecouc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Stauffenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Stauffenberg tries to get out of the position.
Lecouc throws a strike but Von Stauffenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lecouc doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Von Stauffenberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Stauffenberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lecouc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lecouc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Stauffenberg 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Claus Von Stauffenberg!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Claus Von Stauffenberg!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Claus Von Stauffenberg!

Claus Von Stauffenberg wins by unanimous decision!