PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marius Aeriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Kabanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Kabanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aeriksen
vs
Kabanov

191 cm
19
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marius Aeriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Kabanov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kabanov does no damage.

Aeriksen clinches.
Kabanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Aeriksen won't allow it.

Aeriksen gets control of Kabanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aeriksen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kabanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aeriksen wants to sweep here but Kabanov controlling him for the moment.
Aeriksen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aeriksen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aeriksen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kabanov!
Kabanov is looking to improve his position but Aeriksen isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeriksen content just to control the position here.
Aeriksen trying to control but Kabanov is having none of it.
Aeriksen unloads with some shots from mount but Kabanov bucks and avoids them well.
Kabanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aeriksen is looking to stand but Aeriksen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kabanov is looking to improve his position but Aeriksen isn't that keen on the idea.

Aeriksen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kabanov is on top in guard.
Kabanov throwing strikes but missing.
Aeriksen 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.
Aeriksen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aeriksen is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeriksen wants to improve his position but instead Kabanov has moved into half guard.
Kabanov is trying to control. Aeriksen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aeriksen is looking to get back to is feet but Kabanov passes into side control.

Kabanov decides to stand back up. Kabanov steps back and let's Aeriksen get back to his feet.
Aeriksen stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Kabanov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kabanov.
Kabanov looks gassed!
Aeriksen with a lazy takedown attempt

so Kabanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aeriksen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kabanov won't allow Aeriksen to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kabanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Aeriksen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kabanov passes into side control.
Aeriksen prevents Kabanov from moving into mount.
Aeriksen tries to control but Kabanov manages to take his back.
Aeriksen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kabanov on the ground.
Aeriksen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aeriksen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Kabanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aeriksen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kabanov pinned against the cage. Kabanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Aeriksen shoots in and bounces Kabanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kabanov pulls Aeriksen in close to his closed guard and prevents Aeriksen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aeriksen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aeriksen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Aeriksen stands up and waves to Kabanov to follow him.
Aeriksen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kabanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kabanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aeriksen tries to bum rush Kabanov with a series of wild strikes but Kabanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aeriksen tries to clinch up.

Kabanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aeriksen manages to get to full guard.
Aeriksen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov trying to control but Aeriksen is working from the bottom.
Kabanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aeriksen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kabanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aeriksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kabanov.
Kabanov trying to control but Aeriksen is working from the bottom.
Aeriksen is pulling down on Kabanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kabanov, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aeriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabanov moves away.
Aeriksen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Aeriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabanov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kabanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aeriksen tries a head kick but it misses.

Aeriksen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kabanov sprawls well initially but Aeriksen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aeriksen wants to control but Kabanov is keeping him busy.
Kabanov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Aeriksen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aeriksen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kabanov as he jumps to the side.
Aeriksen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kabanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aeriksen's guard now.
Kabanov passes into half guard.
Kabanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aeriksen's head.
Aeriksen is trying to control but can't.
Kabanov works his way into side control.
Kabanov landing strikes.
Kabanov controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kabanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aeriksen, who protects the arm well.
Aeriksen tries to buck Kabanov off but Kabanov is having none of it.

Kabanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kabanov wants to control but Aeriksen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Aeriksen's face as Kabanov controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aeriksen dodges the ground and pound from Kabanov.
Aeriksen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kabanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aeriksen is trying to maintain the position but Kabanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kabanov trying to control from half guard but Aeriksen is working away.
Kabanov passes to full mount!
Kabanov prevents Aeriksen from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeriksen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aeriksen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kabanov dominating with strikes here.
Kabanov controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kabanov.
Kabanov wants to control the pace but Aeriksen is squirming around nicely.
Kabanov landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aeriksen wants to hold on but Kabanov pushes him away.
Aeriksen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kabanov is landing with some decent strikes but Aeriksen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aeriksen tries to hold on but Kabanov postures up.
Kabanov breaks from Aeriksen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aeriksen wants to control but Kabanov is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Kabanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kabanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Kabanov!