PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Perqelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Perqelez 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!

Aalto
vs
Perqelez

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Combat Pro Design
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sisu Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Perqelez!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perqelez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perqelez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Perqelez slips under a jab from Aalto.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perqelez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aalto but Aalto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Perqelez.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Perqelez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Perqelez slips the punch.
Aalto misses with a looping left.
A big right from Aalto misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sisu Aalto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perqelez avoids the body shot from Aalto.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Perqelez moves away and avoids it.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
Perqelez ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Aalto throws a right hand that Perqelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perqelez also avoids with ease.
Aalto waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Perqelez. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Perqelez to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Perqelez is rocked!

Perqelez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aalto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aalto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aalto passes Perqelez's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Perqelez controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto moves nicely into side control.
Perqelez prevents Aalto from improving position.

Aalto stands up.
Perqelez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Perqelez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Perqelez ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Perqelez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perqelez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perqelez.
Aalto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perqelez doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Aalto does no damage.

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.
Aalto works Perqelez's body with a nice hook.
Perqelez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aalto.
Perqelez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Perqelez.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Perqelez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aalto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perqelez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perqelez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perqelez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aalto throws a hook but Perqelez avoids it easily.
Aalto misses with a series of wild punches.
Aalto misses the jab.
Perqelez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aalto throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto connects with a jab.
Perqelez is breathing heavily.
Perqelez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aalto circles away.
Sisu Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perqelez staying out of range there.
Aalto scores with a shot to the body.
Aalto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Perqelez.
Aalto waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Perqelez.
Aalto drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Perqelez's head, knocking him out cold! Aalto is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sisu Aalto!