PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Greek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Audi
vs
Greek

185 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

CROWN

TKO Vegas
CROWN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastian Audi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greek!
Greek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Sebastian Audi has been cut.
Greek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Audi dodges the punch combination from Greek.
Greek misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Audi.
Audi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greek lands a right hook to the body.
Audi is breathing heavily.
Greek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Audi's hands.
Audi avoids a punch combination nicely.

Greek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Audi backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Greek.
Greek pushes Audi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Audi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greek is leaning against Audi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Audi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek cracks Audi with a nice body shot.
Greek lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Greek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Audi up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Greek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greek lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
Greek works on Audi's body with a couple of short punches.
Greek stalling against the cage.
Greek lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Greek.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Audi or not.
Greek stalls.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek landing knees to the body.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Greek.
Greek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Audi's calf.
Greek scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Audi dodges the punch combination from Greek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greek instigates a clinch.
Greek avoiding damage.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Audi or not.
Greek is leaning against Audi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Greek.
Greek digs a right hand into Audi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Audi's gas tank.
Greek digs a right hand into Audi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Audi's gas tank.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Greek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Audi'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.

Donk. Greek catches Audi right on the button with a cross.
Greek scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Greek.

Greek forces Audi back against the cage and clinches.
Greek lands a body punch.
Greek lands a body punch.
Greek taking a breather.
Greek presses Audi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greek stalling in the clinch.
Greek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Audi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Greek pushes Audi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek presses Audi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greek lands a body shot.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Greek avoiding damage.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Audi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Greek.
Greek lands a body punch.
Greek is stalling here.
Greek lands a left hand.
Greek lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greek lands a left hand.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Greek pushes Audi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Audi or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Greek.
The Greek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greek landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Greek to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Greek.
The referee calls for Greek to work.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Audi or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Greek continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Greek.
Greek throws a nice looking combination but Audi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greek lands a left hand.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
Greek receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short body shot lands from Greek as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Greek.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Greek is working Audi over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Audi's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Audi letting Greek take a breather here.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Audi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Audi tries to keep at a distance but Greek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greek lands a right hand.
Greek digs a right hand into Audi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Audi's gas tank.
Greek digs a right hand underneath Audi's ribcage. Audi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
Audi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Greek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Nice body punch from Greek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greek.
Greek is leaning against Audi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek leaning against his opponent.
Greek lands a body punch.
Greek lands a nice uppercut.
Audi takes an elbow to the temple.
Greek connects with a knee to the head.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Greek.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Greek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Audi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands a body shot.
Greek lands a right hand.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greek effectively controlling the action here.
Greek lands a nice knee to the body.
Audi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greek lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Greek.
Greek is leaning against Audi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Audi or not.
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Audi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Greek.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Greek.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Greek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Audi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Greek.
Greek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Audi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greek just leaning against Audi, taking a breather.
Greek is leaning against Audi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek is struggling to control the position.
Greek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Audi'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.

Greek scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab-cross combination lands for Greek and sends Audi crashing to the mat! Greek follows him down to the mat - Audi regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Audi is rocked!
Greek frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Audi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greek controlling his opponent.
Audi seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
You get the feeling that Audi really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek controlling the position easily from mount.
Audi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Audi is working hard here to advance position.
Greek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greek prevents Audi from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greek content just to control the position here.
Audi tries to reverse the position but Greek maintains control.
Greek controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, The Greek just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Audi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Audi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greek with a hook.
Audi fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Greek.
Greek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Greek has Audi up against the cage in a clinch.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Audi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greek stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Audi's head.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
Greek is working Audi over against the cage.
Greek is pushing Audi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Greek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Greek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greek leaning against his opponent.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Greek lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Audi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Greek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greek looks to land a combination but Audi avoids it well.
Greek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Greek has managed to clinch.
Greek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Audi tries for a takedown but Greek manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Audi.
Greek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Audi up against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greek digs a right hand underneath Audi's ribcage. Audi let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek gets through Audi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Greek slows down the pace here.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Greek.
Audi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greek cracks Audi with a good jab.
Audi tries to move into range but Greek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Audi takes one to the chin there.

Greek moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Greek.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
The Greek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
Greek lands a body shot.
Greek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greek lands a body shot.
Greek lands a body shot.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Audi's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greek scores with a knee to the head.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Sebastian Audi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greek blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Greek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 40:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 40:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!