PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creaturos comes to the cage accompanied by Riverside - O2 Panic Room. Still comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Laveerre - Kaasupää kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Creaturos
vs
Still

185 cm
34
194 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

185 cm
34
198 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Still!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creaturos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Creaturos misses with a head kick.
Anthony Creaturos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Still displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creaturos.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still lands with a good body shot.
Creaturos fails with the takedown
and Still counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creaturos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Still's waist but Still gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Creaturos off to one side.
Still stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Still wants it to stay on the feet.

Creaturos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Still sprawls well initially but Creaturos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creaturos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still is looking to improve his position.
Still blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creaturos.
The fighters are battling for position here. Still manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creaturos wants to control from the top but Still keeps moving.
Creaturos being controlled here momentarily.
Creaturos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Creaturos trying to control but Still is working from the bottom.
Still looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Creaturos just wasn't active enough.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Still sprawls well. Still wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creaturos gets slowly back to his feet.
Creaturos looks for a takedown but Still sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Still counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creaturos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Still swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Creaturos or perhaps it was just good defense by Still which made him look bad.
Still is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Creaturos.
Creaturos works over Still's head and body with a nice combination.
Still is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Creaturos.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Creaturos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Still is trying to defend but Creaturos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Creaturos is working away from the top position though.
Still is not content to let Creaturos control the position.
Still is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Creaturos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Creaturos's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still controlling from the back.
Still throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Creaturos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Creaturos throws a looping overhand right but Still ducks down to avoid it.
Creaturos shoots for a takedown but Still saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Creaturos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creaturos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creaturos swings for the body but Still moves out of range.
Creaturos missing with a left hand there. Still was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creaturos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Still.
Creaturos slips under a jab.
Still takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Creaturos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creaturos.
Creaturos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Creaturos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos shoots in and drives through. Still sprawls well.
Creaturos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Still swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Still. No joy for Creaturos on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creaturos is defended easily by Still.
Creaturos has his takedown stuffed
enabling Still to counter with a crisp jab.
Creaturos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a takedown. Still tries to sprawl out of it but Creaturos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Still manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Still is fending him off so far but Creaturos persists. Nope, Still circles away and we're back to standing.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a takedown. Still tries to sprawl out of it but Creaturos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Still manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creaturos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creaturos fails with the takedown
and Creaturos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creaturos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Still clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos tries to break free but Still pushes him back against the cage.
Still cracks Creaturos with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Still.
Creaturos takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Anthony Creaturos has been cut.
Still struggles to land a body shot inside as Creaturos controls his hands.
Still misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Still.
Creaturos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still just leaning against Creaturos, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Still.
Still lands with a right to the head.
Still struggles to land a body shot inside as Creaturos controls his hands.
Still is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Still.
Creaturos tries to break free but Still pushes him back against the cage.
Still keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creaturos's efforts to push away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Still showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Creaturos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Still throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creaturos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Still connects with a right hand. Creaturos shakes it off.
Creaturos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Still defends it nicely.
Creaturos tries to bum rush Still with a series of wild strikes but Still uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creaturos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creaturos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Still.
Creaturos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creaturos just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos misses with a takedown attempt
and Still counters with a stiff right hand.
Still avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Still will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Creaturos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Still to the ground. Creaturos is now in Still's guard.

Still looking for a guillotine here but Creaturos defends easily.
Creaturos trying to control but Still is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos is in close to Still's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Still wants to sweep but no luck.

Still escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creaturos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creaturos throwing strikes but missing.

Still is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creaturos pushes down on Still's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still moves into full guard.
Still is trying to control the position but Creaturos postures up.
Still manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Creaturos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Still throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Still goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Creaturos is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creaturos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creaturos manages to get himself to full guard.
Creaturos pulls Still in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creaturos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Creaturos.
I think Creaturos 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!