PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azz comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Azz
vs
Likienstine

180 cm
21
215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likienstine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azz misses with a takedown attempt

and Likienstine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Likienstine prevents it.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azz avoids it.
Likienstine stops a takedown attempt from Azz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Likienstine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likienstine unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Azz avoids the damage to the body.
Azz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Azz tries for a takedown but Likienstine manages to get underhooks.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Azz avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azz is defending well for now.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Likienstine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Likienstine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azz's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azz wants a takedown.
Likienstine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azz is defending well for now.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Azz 's eye.
Azz takes an elbow to the temple.
Azz avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but Azz blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Azz can't get the takedown.
Likienstine stops a takedown attempt from Azz.
Azz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Likienstine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azz blocks it with crossed arms.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azz.
Azz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Likienstine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Azz misses with a two punch combination.
Azz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Likienstine clinches up with Azz and pushes him back against the cage.
Azz managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Azz wants a takedown.
Azz wants a takedown.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Azz avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Likienstine lands an elbow inside that Azz shrugs off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Azz avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Likienstine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Azz fails with the takedown.
Azz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Likienstine defends it nicely.
Azz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz misses with a takedown attempt - Likienstine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azz looks for a takedown but Likienstine sprawls well.
Azz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azz tries for a takedown but Likienstine circles away easily

and Likienstine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Azz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azz avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likienstine missing with knees to the body.
Likienstine should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Likienstine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azz's defenses.
Azz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Likienstine has eaten all the pies!
Azz fails to pull guard.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Azz avoids the damage to the body.
Azz tries to pull guard but Likienstine holds him up against the cage and eventually Azz drops back down to his feet.
Azz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Likienstine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azz avoids it.
Azz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Likienstine prevents it.
Azz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Likienstine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azz has Likienstine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Likienstine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Azz 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz has Likienstine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Likienstine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Likienstine.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Likienstine.
Azz wants a takedown but no success here.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Azz avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Likienstine scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azz fails to pull guard.
Likienstine stalling against the cage.
Likienstine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Likienstine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azz blocks it with crossed arms.
Likienstine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Likienstine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Azz shoots in for a takedown but Likienstine shows good takedown defense.
Azz fails to land the takedown.
Azz keeps the fight on the outside.
Likienstine stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz fails with the takedown

and Likienstine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Likienstine.
Azz avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azz.
Azz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azz jumps guard but Likienstine stands there with Azz around his waist. Azz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Likienstine walks away with a smile on his face. Azz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Likienstine defends it nicely.
Azz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Likienstine sprawls well. Likienstine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azz gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Likienstine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azz shoots and misses

and Likienstine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Likienstine.
Azz managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Azz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Likienstine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Likienstine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azz's defenses.
Azz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azz managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azz avoids it.
Likienstine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azz tries to score a body lock takedown but Likienstine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Azz avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Azz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Likienstine is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Likienstine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Likienstine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azz is defending well for now.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azz avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Likienstine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Likienstine walks away with a smile on his face. Azz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Likienstine's waist but Likienstine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azz off to one side.
Azz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Likienstine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Azz avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bad Azz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Likienstine prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Likienstine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Likienstine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Likienstine!