PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Light Year - Sex Education . Irenicus has chosen Shadows of Amn as his entrance music. Jon Irenicus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Steroidi Jr
vs
Irenicus

177 cm
24
166 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

178 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr misses with a left hand
and Irenicus counters with an outside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irenicus moves away.
Irenicus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irenicus throws out a leg kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range and Irenicus only half commits.
Irenicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Irenicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irenicus throws a head kick that misses.
Irenicus looks to land a combination but Steroidi Jr avoids it well.
Irenicus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irenicus lands a glancing blow to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irenicus's head backwards.
Irenicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irenicus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Steroidi Jr gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irenicus tries to buck Steroidi Jr off but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Steroidi Jr controlling from side mount.
Irenicus is trying to get back to half guard.
Irenicus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Irenicus can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irenicus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steroidi Jr working away.
The ground and pound from Steroidi Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Irenicus is not content to let Steroidi Jr control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Steroidi Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irenicus has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Irenicus is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus is trying to improve his position.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irenicus keeps working.

Steroidi Jr tries for a kimura but Irenicus is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr working away.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Irenicus is keeping him busy.
Irenicus struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Irenicus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irenicus lands with a hook. Steroidi Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irenicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Irenicus avoids a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irenicus counters with an inside leg kick.
Irenicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irenicus sizes up Steroidi Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Steroidi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irenicus.
A swing and a miss from Irenicus.
Irenicus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irenicus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.
Jon Irenicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irenicus wants to slow Steroidi Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Irenicus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steroidi Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Irenicus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steroidi Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irenicus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irenicus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steroidi Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr wants to pass the guard but Irenicus is keeping the position.
Steroidi Jr postures up.
Irenicus keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Steroidi Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Irenicus has wrist control.
Steroidi Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irenicus is pulling down on Steroidi Jr's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steroidi Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irenicus.

Steroidi Jr drives through with a takedown into Irenicus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Irenicus is pulling down on Steroidi Jr's head to control his posture.
Irenicus trying to control the position.
Steroidi Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irenicus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Irenicus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steroidi Jr's guard.
Irenicus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr keeping moving, preventing Irenicus from controlling successfully.
Steroidi Jr looking to control.
Irenicus trying to control but Steroidi Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Irenicus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control but Irenicus manages to pass to mount!
Irenicus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Irenicus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Irenicus moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
Irenicus throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the side of Irenicus's head but Irenicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr tries for a takedown but Irenicus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Steroidi Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steroidi Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Irenicus throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a wild body kick that Irenicus sees coming a mile off.
Steroidi Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irenicus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irenicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus lands with a hook. Steroidi Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irenicus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
Irenicus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jon Irenicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steroidi Jr lands a jab.
Steroidi Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irenicus circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Irenicus throws a lazy uppercut

and Steroidi Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irenicus's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Irenicus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steroidi Jr is fighting to break Irenicus's control of his arms but Irenicus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steroidi Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steroidi Jr wants to pass the guard but Irenicus is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr 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.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr won't allow Irenicus to sweep him here.
Steroidi Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irenicus keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anabolinen Steroidi Jr just wasn't active enough.
Steroidi Jr blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steroidi Jr eats them both and turns towards Irenicus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Irenicus darts in and clinches Steroidi Jr up against the cage.
Steroidi Jr lands with a right to the head.
Irenicus tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steroidi Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irenicus's elbow.
Irenicus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steroidi Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Irenicus lands with a light punch inside.
Irenicus misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irenicus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Irenicus fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irenicus.
Steroidi Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irenicus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irenicus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Irenicus misses the jab.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Irenicus saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irenicus checks a leg kick.
Irenicus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Irenicus tries to bum rush Steroidi Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Irenicus.
Steroidi Jr connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Irenicus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irenicus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroidi Jr.
Irenicus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irenicus moves out of range as Steroidi Jr throws a body kick.
Irenicus avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Irenicus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irenicus.
Irenicus tries a head kick but it misses.
Irenicus throws a lazy body kick

and Steroidi Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irenicus's guard.
Steroidi Jr postures up.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Irenicus is working from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irenicus keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass.
Irenicus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steroidi Jr!
Steroidi Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irenicus trying to control but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Irenicus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steroidi Jr to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Irenicus controlling the positon.
Steroidi Jr is in bad spot here.
Irenicus is trying to stick to Steroidi Jr's back but Steroidi Jr is turning into Irenicus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irenicus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Irenicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Irenicus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steroidi Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Irenicus's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steroidi Jr wants to pass the guard but Irenicus is keeping the position.
Irenicus managing to control the position.
Irenicus trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Irenicus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr had his way with Jon Irenicus in that round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Irenicus moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook
and Irenicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Irenicus.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Steroidi Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Irenicus counters with a nice leg kick.
Irenicus misses with an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Irenicus's shoulder, as Irenicus tries to avoid the shot.
Irenicus scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Irenicus saw that one coming.
Irenicus tries to clinch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Irenicus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irenicus throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Steroidi Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Irenicus seems unphased.
Irenicus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr thows a body kick. Irenicus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steroidi Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jon Irenicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus tries to bum rush Steroidi Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steroidi Jr lunges at Irenicus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irenicus's hand.
Steroidi Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irenicus moves out of range as Steroidi Jr strikes.
Irenicus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr is out of range.
Steroidi Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irenicus. That did some damage!
Steroidi Jr misses with a combination
and Irenicus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irenicus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi Jr is able to avoid easily.
Irenicus lands a head kick!
Irenicus blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Irenicus. No joy for Steroidi Jr on that attempt.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Irenicus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irenicus looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Irenicus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steroidi Jr fails with the takedown.

Irenicus moves into the clinch.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus blocks an uppercut.
Irenicus misses with the head strike.
Steroidi Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Irenicus to work.
A head punch on the inside from Irenicus fails to land.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
Irenicus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irenicus misses with the head strike.
Steroidi Jr misses with some punches.
Irenicus working aggressively here.
Steroidi Jr blocks an uppercut.
Irenicus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steroidi Jr.
Irenicus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irenicus misses with the head strike.
Irenicus has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.

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 Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
I think Steroidi Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
A determined Anabolinen Steroidi Jr didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!