PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Muslimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muslimovic has chosen SIX as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zlatan Muslimovic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Katekismus
vs
Muslimovic

180 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Muslimovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muslimovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Zlatan Muslimovic has been cut.
Katekismus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Muslimovic.
Muslimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muslimovic wants to clinch up but Katekismus keeps it at a distance.
Muslimovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muslimovic tries to clinch up but Katekismus circles away and keeps his distance.
Muslimovic avoids the body shot from Katekismus.

Muslimovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muslimovic looking to throw knees to the head but Katekismus is blocking nicely.
Katekismus is trying to break free.
Katekismus dodges an elbow strike from Muslimovic.
Katekismus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muslimovic backwards.
Katekismus avoids a wild elbow strike from Muslimovic.
Muslimovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katekismus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muslimovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muslimovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Katekismus breaks from the clinch.
Katekismus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muslimovic moves away.
Katekismus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katekismus throws a hook to the side of Muslimovic's head but Muslimovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katekismus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muslimovic.
Katekismus misses with a series of wild punches.
Muslimovic scores with a head kick.
Katekismus waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Muslimovic.
Katekismus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muslimovic tries to clinch but Katekismus moves out of range.

Muslimovic closes the distance and pushes Katekismus back into the cage.
Muslimovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muslimovic misses with an elbow strike.
Katekismus is looking to break free of the clinch but Muslimovic has double underhooks.
Katekismus can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muslimovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katekismus's brow.
Muslimovic misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Katekismus.
Muslimovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katekismus avoids the elbow strike from Muslimovic, against the cage.
Katekismus blocks the elbow strike.
Katekismus slows down the pace here.
Katekismus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katekismus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muslimovic throws an elbow that misses.
Muslimovic lands an elbow inside that Katekismus shrugs off.
Muslimovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Katekismus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katekismus misses with a wild combination.
Katekismus looks to score with a jab to the body but Muslimovic is just out of range.
Katekismus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Katekismus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Katekismus duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Katekismus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muslimovic looks gassed!
Katekismus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katekismus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muslimovic scores with a head kick.
Muslimovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katekismus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Muslimovic slips a jab and a cross from Katekismus.
Muslimovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katekismus.
Muslimovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katekismus works over Muslimovic's head and body with a nice combination.

Muslimovic is rocked!
Katekismus misses with a few strikes there.
Muslimovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Katekismus finish him?
Muslimovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muslimovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Muslimovic throws a front kick aimed at Katekismus's knee but Katekismus avoids it well.
Muslimovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katekismus.
Katekismus swinging wilding here.
Katekismus misses with a wild combination.
Katekismus digs a good hook to Muslimovic's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Muslimovic slips a jab and a cross from Katekismus.
A telegraphed right hand from Katekismus misses the target.
Muslimovic lands with a kick to the temple. Katekismus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Katekismus lands a slapping body shot.
Katekismus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katekismus throws out a powerful jab.
Katekismus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Katekismus.
Muslimovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katekismus throws a jab when Muslimovic was well out of range.
Katekismus throws a hook to the side of Muslimovic's head but Muslimovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Katekismus finds it's target.
Jab by Katekismus.
Katekismus waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Muslimovic.
Katekismus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katekismus lands an overhand right.
Katekismus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muslimovic.
Muslimovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muslimovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Katekismus works over Muslimovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Katekismus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muslimovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Katekismus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muslimovic.
Muslimovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Katekismus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muslimovic doesn't seem phased though.
Katekismus blocks a head kick by Muslimovic.
Katekismus lands with an overhand left.
Katekismus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muslimovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Muslimovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muslimovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katekismus throws a combination. Muslimovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Muslimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katekismus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katekismus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katekismus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muslimovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muslimovic slips a jab from Katekismus.
Muslimovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katekismus throws a hook but Muslimovic avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reima Katekismus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Muslimovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Katekismus looks to land a right hand but Muslimovic moved out of range.
Katekismus avoids the head kick by Muslimovic.
Katekismus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muslimovic moves away.
Muslimovic tries to clinch up.
Muslimovic takes one on the button.
Muslimovic throws a head kick that misses.
Katekismus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katekismus scores with a body shot.
Muslimovic throws a head kick but Katekismus moves out of range.
Muslimovic connects with a right hand. Katekismus shakes it off.
Katekismus looks to land a combination but Muslimovic avoids it well.
Muslimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Muslimovic.
Muslimovic throws a combination that misses
and Katekismus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katekismus looks to throw the jab but Muslimovic is out of range.
Muslimovic misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katekismus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muslimovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Muslimovic has closed the distance and engaged Katekismus in a clinch.
Come on Katekismus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Katekismus has had enough of the clinch but Muslimovic keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katekismus avoids a wild elbow strike from Muslimovic.
Muslimovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katekismus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muslimovic or not.
Katekismus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Katekismus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Katekismus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Muslimovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katekismus.

Katekismus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Katekismus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katekismus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Katekismus punishes Muslimovic's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muslimovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katekismus scores with a three punch combo!
Katekismus with a nice cross.
Katekismus lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muslimovic clinches but Katekismus breaks the clinch
and Katekismus counters with a one-two to the body.
Katekismus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muslimovic's head backwards.
Muslimovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katekismus.
Muslimovic misses with a head kick.
Katekismus misses with a wild combination.
Muslimovic throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Katekismus.
Muslimovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Katekismus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muslimovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muslimovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Katekismus as he connects with a hook.
Katekismus with a jab.
Katekismus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus works over Muslimovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Muslimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Katekismus scores with a four punch combination!
Katekismus misses the jab.
Katekismus throws a jab but it's blocked by Muslimovic.
Muslimovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katekismus swats away the attempt to clinch by Muslimovic.
Katekismus lands a slapping body shot.
Katekismus blocks a head kick by Muslimovic.
A left lands for Katekismus.
A telegraphed right hand from Katekismus misses the target.
Muslimovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Muslimovic throws a sloppy head kick and Katekismus moves out of range easily.
A jab from Katekismus finds it's way through Muslimovic's defenses.
Katekismus throws a right and a left that Muslimovic avoids nicely.
Katekismus swinging wilding here.
Katekismus throws an overhand right that lands on Muslimovic's shoulder, as Muslimovic tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muslimovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Katekismus.
Katekismus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katekismus misses with a combination
and Muslimovic counters with a leg kick.
Katekismus throws a nice looking combination but Muslimovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katekismus avoids the head kick by Muslimovic.
Muslimovic misses with a low kick.
A cross from Katekismus lands.
Katekismus jabs at Muslimovic's body.
Muslimovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muslimovic wants to clinch up but Katekismus keeps it at a distance.
Muslimovic moves in looking to clinch but Katekismus pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muslimovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Katekismus scores with a jab to the body.
Muslimovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muslimovic misses with a head kick.
Katekismus thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reima Katekismus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Muslimovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Katekismus connects with a right hand. Muslimovic shakes it off.
Muslimovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muslimovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Muslimovic.
Katekismus throws a shot from downtown. Muslimovic moves away and avoids it.
Muslimovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Muslimovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katekismus throws a series of punches but Muslimovic avoids them all with ease.
Muslimovic moves away from the strike by Katekismus.
Muslimovic tries to clinch up.
Katekismus misses with a few strikes there.
Muslimovic wants to clinch up but Katekismus keeps it at a distance.

Muslimovic clinches up with Katekismus and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Katekismus.

Katekismus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katekismus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katekismus scores with a punch to the head.
Katekismus throws the left hand but Muslimovic avoids the punch easily.
Katekismus misses with the combination.
Katekismus checks a low kick from Muslimovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katekismus lands a slapping body shot.
Katekismus throws a looping overhand right but Muslimovic ducks down to avoid it.
Muslimovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katekismus.
Katekismus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muslimovic momentarily.
Katekismus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muslimovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Katekismus circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Katekismus counter with a right hand.
Katekismus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muslimovic backs up against the cage.
Muslimovic is looking to clinch but Katekismus is avoiding it.
Muslimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muslimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reima Katekismus is winning the standup battle so far.
Muslimovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Katekismus thows a body shot but no joy.
Katekismus swinging wilding here.
Muslimovic wants to clinch
and Katekismus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muslimovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katekismus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muslimovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muslimovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reima Katekismus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katekismus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muslimovic wants to clinch up but Katekismus keeps it at a distance.
Katekismus connects with a right hand. Muslimovic shakes it off.
A punch combination from Katekismus misses.
Muslimovic connects with a high kick.
Muslimovic slips a jab from Katekismus.
Katekismus throws out a loose jab but Muslimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muslimovic throws a head kick but Katekismus moves out of range.
Muslimovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Katekismus.
Muslimovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katekismus.
Muslimovic is looking to clinch.
Katekismus catches Muslimovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Muslimovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muslimovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Katekismus lands with a hook. Muslimovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muslimovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Katekismus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Katekismus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Katekismus lands with a shot to the body.
Katekismus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muslimovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katekismus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katekismus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muslimovic can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Katekismus.
Katekismus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katekismus misses with a few strikes there.
Muslimovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muslimovic moves away from the strike by Katekismus.
Katekismus lands an overhand right.
Muslimovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Muslimovic moves forwards but Katekismus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Katekismus works Muslimovic's body with a nice hook.
Muslimovic tries to bum rush Katekismus with a series of wild strikes but Katekismus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katekismus throws a right and a left that Muslimovic avoids nicely.
Muslimovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muslimovic closes the distance but Katekismus moves to the side
and Katekismus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus fails to land with a series of punches.
Katekismus throws a big shot that misses.
Muslimovic slips a straight right by Katekismus.
Katekismus throws a big shot that misses.
Muslimovic tries to clinch
and Katekismus counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Katekismus misses.
Muslimovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katekismus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muslimovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Katekismus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Muslimovic tries to clinch but Katekismus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Katekismus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Katekismus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muslimovic's hands.
A swing and a miss from Katekismus.
Katekismus throws a big shot that misses.
Katekismus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muslimovic counters with a leg kick.
Katekismus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katekismus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muslimovic manages to avoid it.
Zlatan Muslimovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reima Katekismus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muslimovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muslimovic throws a head kick but Katekismus moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Katekismus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katekismus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Katekismus!