PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Still comes into the arena with Laveerre - Kaasupää blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Still
vs
Legionarius

185 cm
33
198 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

185 cm
25
192 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Still!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Still checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Legionarius throws a low kick but Still avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legionarius.
A low kick from Legionarius is predictable there
and Legionarius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legionarius looks to throw a body kick
and Still counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legionarius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Still counters with a good low kick that Legionarius was not able to check.
Still avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legionarius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Still counters with a right hand to the body.
Legionarius stuffs the takedown.
Legionarius lands a nice hook to Still's body. Still takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legionarius tries to score with a low kick but Still moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Legionarius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Still doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Legionarius with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Legionarius.
Legionarius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legionarius just misses with a punch to the body.
Legionarius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Still blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius misses with a low kick.
Legionarius moves out of range of the strikes.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but Still sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legionarius shoots in for a takedown but Still shows good takedown defense.
Still lands a jab to Legionarius's midsection.
Legionarius cracks the inside of Still's front leg.
Still on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legionarius. Legionarius obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legionarius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Still doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still wants to land a leg kick but Legionarius is out of range.
A shot to the body from Legionarius misses
and Still counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Still checks a leg kick.
Legionarius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Still swivels and escapes.
Matt Still has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Legionarius.
Legionarius cracks Still with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legionarius scores with a body shot.
Still misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legionarius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Still checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Legionarius counters with a good low kick that Still was not able to check.
Legionarius thows a leg kick but Still checks it
and Still counters with a right hand to the body.
Still moves out of range of the strikes.
Legionarius throws a low kick but Still moves out of range easily.
Legionarius throws a head kick but Still moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Legionarius.
Still takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Still takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Still checks a leg kick.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legionarius connects with a looping right hand.
Legionarius loads up on a big right hand but Still slips the punch.
Legionarius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legionarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
Legionarius swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Still counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Still.
Legionarius looking for a sweep. Not yet Legionarius, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legionarius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legionarius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Still.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still trying to control the position from guard on top but Legionarius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legionarius is trying to hold Still in close to prevent damage but Still has managed to pass into half guard.
Legionarius trying to control but Still postures up.
Legionarius is positioning himself well to prevent Still advancing to mount.
Legionarius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legionarius being controlled here, momentarily.
Still trying to control but Legionarius is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius is trying to control the position but Still postures up.
Legionarius wants to improve his position but instead Still has moved into half guard.
Legionarius is trying to get back to full guard.
Still trying to control from half guard but Legionarius is working away.
Still looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Legionarius is trying to stand.
Legionarius is controlling Still's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Legionarius trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Legionarius misses with a leg kick
and Still connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legionarius scores with a leg kick.
Legionarius shoots in for a takedown but Still shows good takedown defense.
A swing and a miss from Legionarius.
A low kick from Legionarius is predictable there
and Still counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legionarius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Still checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legionarius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Still counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Legionarius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legionarius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legionarius throws a low kick but Still moves out of range easily.
Still misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legionarius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legionarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Still's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Still shoots in looking for a takedown. Legionarius tries to sprawl out of it but Still keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legionarius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legionarius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Still counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Still waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legionarius.
Still with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legionarius to score with a decent uppercut.
Legionarius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Still looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legionarius has his takedown stuffed

and Still counters with a shoot takedown. Legionarius fights it but they end up in guard.
Legionarius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Still puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Legionarius moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius looking for a sweep. Not yet Legionarius, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legionarius is on top in guard.
Still looking for a sweep. Not yet Still, not yet.
Legionarius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legionarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Still is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alessio Legionarius wasn't active enough on the ground.
Still looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legionarius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legionarius throws a right hand that misses
and Still counters with a straight right hand.
Legionarius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Still circles away.
Legionarius throws a leg kick that misses.
Legionarius wants to land a leg kick but Still is out of range.
Legionarius throws the left hand but Still avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius throws a body punch but Still moves out of range.
Legionarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Still fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Legionarius misses
and Still counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legionarius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Still counters with a one-two to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Still.
Still is putting a hurting on Legionarius here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alessio Legionarius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still gets to mount! Legionarius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legionarius is working to get back to half guard.
Legionarius gets back to half guard.
Legionarius is looking for a sweep. Still is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still trying to advance position but Legionarius counters by regaining guard.
Legionarius looking for a sweep. Not yet Legionarius, not yet.
Matt Still has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legionarius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Legionarius scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still throws a hook to the side of Legionarius's head but Legionarius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessio Legionarius.
I've got Legionarius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Legionarius!
Alessio Legionarius spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.