PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Leopoldnise (ranked 6422 p4p, 4766 weight class) and Tesla Nokia (ranked 641 p4p, 536 weight class). Joe Leopoldnise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leopoldnise
vs
Nokia

180 cm
20
186
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
183
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Leopoldnise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tesla Nokia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nokia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leopoldnise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokia throws out a counter right but Leopoldnise avoids it with no problem.
Leopoldnise doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up.
Leopoldnise throws a head kick but Nokia moves out of range.
Nokia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nokia throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Leopoldnise does no damage.

Nokia drives through and clinches with Leopoldnise against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nokia.
Nokia struggles to land a body shot inside as Leopoldnise controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Leopoldnise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia just leaning against Leopoldnise, taking a breather.
Nokia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nokia continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Leopoldnise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nokia slowing the pace effectively.
Nokia throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nokia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Nokia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nokia wants it to stay on the feet.
Leopoldnise scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Nokia as Leopoldnise shoots in.
We've been told by Leopoldnise's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leopoldnise avoids the head kick by Nokia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nokia.

Nokia moves into the clinch.
Leopoldnise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leopoldnise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nokia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nokia tries to land knees in the clinch but Leopoldnise avoids the damage to the body.
Nokia avoiding damage.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but Nokia holds him up against the cage and eventually Leopoldnise drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Leopoldnise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopoldnise is trying to force a seperation but Nokia has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Nokia to work.
Nokia swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldnise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nokia missing with knees to the body.
Leopoldnise blocks an uppercut.
Nokia avoiding damage.
Nokia misses with a punch to the body.
Nokia stalling.
The referee calls for Nokia to work.
Nokia taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokia pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Nokia scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia thows a body kick. Leopoldnise tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Leopoldnise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leopoldnise crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Leopoldnise gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Leopoldnise manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leopoldnise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nokia sprawls well. Nokia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leopoldnise gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Leopoldnise.
Leopoldnise shoots in but Nokia avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nokia pushes Leopoldnise up against the cage in a clinch.
Nokia prevents Leopoldnise from breaking the clinch.
Leopoldnise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nokia throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldnise being controlled against the cage.
Leopoldnise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Nokia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nokia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nokia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leopoldnise up against the cage.
Nokia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nokia throws a head punch that misses.
Nokia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nokia working aggressively here.
Leopoldnise blocks a body shot from Nokia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Leopoldnise shoots in but no luck this time.
Nokia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leopoldnise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Leopoldnise gets tackled into the cage by Nokia. Nokia maintains the clinch.
Leopoldnise letting Nokia take a breather here.
Nokia throws an elbow that misses.
Nokia has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldnise.
Leopoldnise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nokia swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldnise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.
Nokia misses with an elbow over the top.
Nokia misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nokia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leopoldnise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nokia is struggling to control the position.
Nokia missing with knees to the body.
Nokia misses with a punch on the inside.
Leopoldnise is trying to break the clinch but Nokia is controlling him.
Leopoldnise is trying to break the clinch but Nokia has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nokia.
Nokia has Leopoldnise pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Leopoldnise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leopoldnise misses with a low kick.
Nokia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leopoldnise blocks it well.
Nokia throws a looping overhand right but Leopoldnise ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia misses with a body shot.
Leopoldnise changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nokia leaves Leopoldnise with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Leopoldnise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Leopoldnise slips a straight right by Nokia.
Leopoldnise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leopoldnise shoots in for a takedown but Nokia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nokia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leopoldnise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Nokia has closed the distance and engaged Leopoldnise in a clinch.
Leopoldnise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nokia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nokia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia slowing the pace effectively.
Nokia can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldnise controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldnise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nokia has Leopoldnise pressed against the cage.
Leopoldnise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tesla Nokia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leopoldnise avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Nokia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leopoldnise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nokia has Leopoldnise pushed against the cage.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but Nokia won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Leopoldnise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Leopoldnise wants to clinch up but Nokia keeps it at a distance.
Leopoldnise sets himself, and Nokia steps forward looking for the clinch! Leopoldnise avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nokia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leopoldnise, pushing him back against the cage.
Nokia'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.
Nokia stalls.
Nokia leaning against his opponent.
Nokia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nokia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leopoldnise has a couple of punches blocked by Nokia.
Nokia keeps control of Leopoldnise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leopoldnise avoids the elbow strike from Nokia, against the cage.
Nokia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leopoldnise up against the cage.
Leopoldnise tries to circle away but Nokia has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokia is pushing Leopoldnise up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leopoldnise tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nokia smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Leopoldnise misses with a takedown attempt

and Nokia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nokia just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Leopoldnise digs a good hook to Nokia's body.
Leopoldnise lands an overhand right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leopoldnise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldnise has had enough of the clinch but Nokia keeps him there for the moment.
Nokia controlling the action here for a moment.
Nokia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nokia slowing the pace effectively.
Nokia misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia stops a takedown attempt from Leopoldnise.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Leopoldnise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Nokia.
Leopoldnise being controlled against the cage.
Nokia'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.
The crowd are getting on Nokia's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Leopoldnise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nokia throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldnise.
Leopoldnise working hard to break the clinch.
Nokia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldnise's elbow.
Leopoldnise avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Nokia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leopoldnise tries to circle away but Nokia has him pinned against the cage.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.
Leopoldnise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nokia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nokia misses with the head strike.
Nokia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopoldnise can't break the clinch.
Leopoldnise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leopoldnise blocking some punches.
Nokia stalls.
Nokia slows down the pace here.
Leopoldnise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldnise looking to slow down the pace here.
Leopoldnise avoids the elbow strike from Nokia, against the cage.
Leopoldnise tries to work over Nokia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopoldnise blocking some punches.
Nokia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nokia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nokia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Nokia scores with a kick to the body.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Leopoldnise moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldnise shoots in and drives through. Nokia sprawls well.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Leopoldnise's leg. Leopoldnise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leopoldnise wants to clinch.
Nokia flicks out a counter leg kick but Leopoldnise steps away.
Nokia shoots in but no luck this time.
Leopoldnise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nokia circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopoldnise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokia throws out a counter right but Leopoldnise avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Nokia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leopoldnise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Leopoldnise. Those never looked like landing.
Leopoldnise misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopoldnise misses with a series of wild punches.
Tesla Nokia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leopoldnise's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tesla Nokia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nokia 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tesla Nokia!