PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 1726 p4p, 234 weight class) and Kyros Aigaios (ranked 3843 p4p, 456 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jalgratas
vs
Aigaios

190 cm
34
185 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

180 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyros Aigaios!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalgratas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aigaios throws a lazy right hand but Jalgratas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aigaios tries to bum rush Jalgratas with a series of wild strikes but Jalgratas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Jalgratas does it's job there.
Kyros Aigaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aigaios scores with a decent looking hook.
Aigaios throws a nice looking combination but Jalgratas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jalgratas wants to clinch.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aigaios misses with a wild combination.
Aigaios moves forwards but Jalgratas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aigaios blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
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!
Jalgratas cracks the inside of Aigaios's front leg.
Aigaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalgratas is just out of range.
Jalgratas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jalgratas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas dodges the punch combination from Aigaios.
As Aigaios tries to get set, Jalgratas tries to push him back and clinch up but Aigaios manages to avoid the attempt.
Jalgratas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aigaios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aigaios takes a swing at Jalgratas's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jalgratas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jalgratas connects with the punch.
Jalgratas sizes up Aigaios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aigaios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Aigaios misses the target.
Jalgratas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aigaios misses the jab.
Jalgratas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aigaios's head.

Aigaios is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aigaios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jalgratas eats them both and turns towards Aigaios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aigaios is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalgratas finish him?
Aigaios scores with a jab.
Aigaios lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jalgratas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Aigaios dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyros Aigaios!
A relieved looking Kyros Aigaios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.