PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Jourgensen (ranked 913 p4p, 100 weight class) and Eldar Tskhadaia (ranked 839 p4p, 91 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jourgensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jourgensen
vs
Tskhadaia

192 cm
22
240 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
243 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Jourgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eldar Tskhadaia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tskhadaia or perhaps it was just good defense by Jourgensen, which made it look bad.
Jourgensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jourgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Jourgensen misses.
Jourgensen throws a right hand that Tskhadaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Tskhadaia also avoids with ease.
Jourgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tskhadaia throws a counter combo.
Tskhadaia fails with the takedown.
Tskhadaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jourgensen is looking to counter punch.
Al Jourgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jourgensen.
Tskhadaia is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jourgensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tskhadaia takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jourgensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jourgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tskhadaia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jourgensen with a body shot.
Tskhadaia fails with the takedown
and Jourgensen counters with a left to the body.
Tskhadaia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jourgensen swivels and escapes.
Jourgensen throws a right and a left that Tskhadaia avoids nicely.
Tskhadaia dives in for a single leg takedown but Jourgensen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jourgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jourgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jourgensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tskhadaia circles away quickly and effectively.
Tskhadaia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jourgensen's waist but Jourgensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tskhadaia off to one side.
Jourgensen lands with a straight right. Tskhadaia didn't see that one coming.
Tskhadaia closes the distance and clinches up with Jourgensen, looking for a takedown. Tskhadaia pushes Jourgensen against the cage but Jourgensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jourgensen misses with the combination.
Al Jourgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A combination from Jourgensen does no damage.
Jourgensen dips to his left and cracks Tskhadaia with an uppercut!
Jourgensen lands a jab to Tskhadaia's midsection.
Jourgensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Jourgensen catches Tskhadaia napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tskhadaia to the canvas!

Tskhadaia is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jourgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tskhadaia is still in real trouble! Can Jourgensen finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jourgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tskhadaia seems to have recovered his senses.
Jourgensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jourgensen prevents Tskhadaia from getting back to his feet.
Jourgensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jourgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jourgensen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jourgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jourgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tskhadaia.
Jourgensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jourgensen tries to get out of the position.
Tskhadaia thows a huge punch but Jourgensen dodges it nicely.
Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jourgensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tskhadaia on the ground.
Tskhadaia throwing shots but Jourgensen is blocking nicely.

Jourgensen kicks off Tskhadaia and gets to his feet.

Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Jourgensen is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Jourgensen's guard.
Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Jourgensen has wrist control.
Tskhadaia stands up over Jourgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jourgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jourgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs.
Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tskhadaia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tskhadaia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jourgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jourgensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jourgensen misses with a two punch combination.

Tskhadaia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Tskhadaia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tskhadaia misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Jourgensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tskhadaia fails with the takedown.
Jourgensen misses with a double jab.
Jourgensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tskhadaia.
Jourgensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tskhadaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Jourgensen is winning the standup battle so far.

Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Jourgensen is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Jourgensen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jourgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jourgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jourgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jourgensen swings for the body but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Jourgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.
Jourgensen looks to land a combination but Tskhadaia avoids it well.
Tskhadaia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jourgensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tskhadaia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tskhadaia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jourgensen to the ground. Tskhadaia is now in Jourgensen's guard.
Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard.
Jourgensen keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully.
Jourgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tskhadaia postures up and lands a big shot to Jourgensen's brow.
Tskhadaia distracts Jourgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia stands up over Jourgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tskhadaia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tskhadaia looking to sit in guard and control but Jourgensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tskhadaia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Tskhadaia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia wants to sweep but no luck.
Tskhadaia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jourgensen manages to get himself to full guard.

Tskhadaia prevents Jourgensen from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tskhadaia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes from guard but Jourgensen blocks nicely.
Jourgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tskhadaia can do to turn this around?
Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Jourgensen has wrist control.
Jourgensen has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle.
Tskhadaia trying to control but Jourgensen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tskhadaia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tskhadaia scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldar Tskhadaia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jourgensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jourgensen throws a series of punches but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jourgensen is looking to wear down Tskhadaia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jourgensen lands with a straight right. Tskhadaia didn't see that one coming.
Al Jourgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jourgensen!
Jourgensen misses with a wild combination.
Jourgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tskhadaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jourgensen throws a body punch but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jourgensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jourgensen lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jourgensen drops Tskhadaia with a right and a left! Jourgensen comes rushing in but Tskhadaia regains his composure and manages to keep Jourgensen in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia pulls Jourgensen in close to prevent any damage.
Jourgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jourgensen won't allow Tskhadaia to get back to his feet.
Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jourgensen's guard.

Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tskhadaia working some strikes from top position.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing.
Tskhadaia throws a big right hand that misses.
Tskhadaia postures up in Jourgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jourgensen blocks it.
Jourgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia cracks Jourgensen with a solid left hand.
Jourgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs.
Jourgensen wants to stand but Tskhadaia is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of elbows.
Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tskhadaia avoids the body shot from Jourgensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jourgensen misses with a wild body shot.

Tskhadaia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jourgensen to the mat! Jourgensen manages to get full guard.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tskhadaia distracts Jourgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tskhadaia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tskhadaia throws a strike but Jourgensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jourgensen's guard.

Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tskhadaia throws an elbow that misses. Jourgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tskhadaia's guard. Nice move by Jourgensen!

Tskhadaia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tskhadaia managing to control the position.
Jourgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jourgensen postures up in Tskhadaia's guard and throws a big left but Tskhadaia blocks it.
Jourgensen prevents Tskhadaia from getting back to his feet.
Tskhadaia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tskhadaia postures up in Jourgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jourgensen blocks it.
Jourgensen keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jourgensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jourgensen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Jourgensen!
Al Jourgensen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.