PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Alenichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the ring accompanied by Super Freak. Alenichev has chosen "Acid Rain" by Liquid Tension Experiment as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rick James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

James
vs
Alenichev

193 cm
19
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksei Alenichev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Alenichev is predictable there
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alenichev misses with a leg kick
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws a nice looking combination but Alenichev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alenichev misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenichev misses with the body kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Alenichev is predictable there
and James counters with a head kick.
James thows a body shot but no joy.

Alenichev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alenichev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Alenichev is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksei Alenichev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A low kick from Alenichev is predictable there
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Alenichev thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alenichev moves away.
Alenichev misses with a leg kick
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Alenichev moves out of range easily.
Alenichev shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alenichev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alenichev thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Alenichev throws a leg kick
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alenichev thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from James.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Alenichev drives through with a takedown into guard.
James wants to stand and escape but Alenichev is having none of it.
Alenichev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Alenichev misses
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alenichev thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Alenichev backing up. Alenichev nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Alenichev throws a leg kick
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alenichev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alenichev thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alenichev thinking.
Alenichev swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenichev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alenichev misses with a body punch
and James counters with a head kick.
James is looking to wear down Alenichev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Alenichev. Alenichev gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a head kick.
Alenichev misses with a takedown attempt
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Alenichev misses
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alenichev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alenichev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksei Alenichev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alenichev fails with the takedown
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rick James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Alenichev.
James misses with a body shot.
Alenichev misses with a takedown attempt
and Alenichev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James swings for the body but Alenichev moves out of range.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Alenichev throws a leg kick that is checked
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James throws a looping overhand right but Alenichev ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alenichev looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alenichev.
Alenichev with a poor takedown
and Alenichev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alenichev moves away.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

James misses with a wild body shot.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Alenichev. Alenichev gets slowly back to his feet.
Alenichev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alenichev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rick James is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Alenichev moves out of range easily.
Alenichev throws a leg kick
and James counters with a big head kick but Alenichev shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenichev shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alenichev throws a leg kick
and Alenichev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alenichev fails with the takedown
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Rick James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Alenichev.
Alenichev avoids the head kick by James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alenichev thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alenichev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Alenichev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Alenichev is predictable there
and James counters with a left to the body.
Alenichev throws a leg kick
letting James counter with a right hand.
Alenichev misses with a leg kick
and Alenichev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alenichev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Alenichev misses with a kick to the body
and James counters with a head kick.
Alenichev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Alenichev is predictable there
and James counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenichev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a head kick.
Alenichev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James leaves Alenichev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alenichev thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a head kick. That will keep Alenichev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!