PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 739 p4p, 344 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 115 p4p, 53 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stalinovich's choice of entrance music: Hell March. This should be a great matchup!

Ahai
vs
Stalinovich

188 cm
38
210
26 - 17 - 2

192 cm
36
210
30 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.
Ahai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahai's head.
Ahai blocks the body kick.
It looked like Ahai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Ahai.
Ahai checks a low kick from Stalinovich.
Ahai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai wants to clinch
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Ahai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks.
Ahai defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahai throws out the jab.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai closes the distance but Stalinovich moves to the side
and Stalinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalinovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai looks for the body kick but Stalinovich saw that one coming.
Stalinovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahai's knee momentarily.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalinovich.
Good leg kick by Ahai.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick.
Ahai lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Ahai swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ahai blocks the low kick.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Ahai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stalinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick as Ahai jumps back.
Stalinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stalinovich lands a head kick!
Ahai misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich tried to score with a low kick but Ahai checks it.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Ahai is out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich misses with a straight right.
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ahai.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ahai moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahai backwards.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Ahai blocks it.
Stalinovich tries to break free but Ahai pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Azor Ahai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A low kick lands for Stalinovich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stalinovich. Ahai shrugs it off though.
Ahai checks the leg kick.
Stalinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai digs a good hook to Stalinovich's body.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that Ahai ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahai also avoids with ease.
Ahai lands with a nice body kick.
Ahai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovich's head backwards.
Ahai connects with a leg kick.
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!
Stalinovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovich scrambles back to his feet.
Ahai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Ahai moved away.
A left lands for Ahai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalinovich wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai is looking to clinch but Stalinovich is avoiding it.
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalinovich with a nice cross.
Ahai blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahai.
Ahai tries to land a front kick but Stalinovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai drops his hands momentarily and Stalinovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahai misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Ahai misses.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovich.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a one-two to the body.
Stalinovich checks a leg kick.
Ahai takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from Stalinovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahai scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy body kick from Stalinovich
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahai. That snapped Stalinovich's head back.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalinovich unleashes a big counter combination but Ahai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahai slips under a jab.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalinovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovich misses the target.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Ahai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahai can pounce on him.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Stalinovich.
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai with a jab.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Ahai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahai tries to clinch there but Stalinovich circles away.
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Ahai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stalinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stalinovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalinovich works Ahai's body with a nice hook.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stalinovich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalinovich lunges at Ahai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahai's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahai wants to clinch up but Stalinovich keeps it at a distance.
Stalinovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahai lands with a cross.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich misses with a leg kick
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.

Stalinovich is rocked!
Stalinovich throws a front kick aimed at Ahai's knee but Ahai avoids it well.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses.
Stalinovich seems to have recovered his senses.

Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ahai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stalinovich to stand back up!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back to recover.
Ahai misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stalinovich - the referee stops the clock and Ahai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stalinovich. Ahai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow Ahai down.
Stalinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahai checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!