PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceino Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rey
vs
Mules

181 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

183 cm
23
192 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ceino Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mules lands a jab to Rey's midsection.
Mules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mules throws a shot to the body.
Mules cracks Rey with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mules wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Rey blocks the leg kick.
Mules lands an overhand right.
Mules ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rey is breathing heavily.
Mules throws a one two combo.

It looks like Ceino Rey has been cut.
Rey misses with a looping left.
Mules scores with a nice head shot.
Mules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mules as he connects with a hook.
Mules lands a jab to Rey's midsection.
Jab by Mules.
Mules misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mules.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Mules and Rey goes tumbling to the canvas! Mules follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Mules decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mules digs a good hook to Rey's body.
Rey swats away the attempt to clinch by Mules.
Mules scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Mules finds it's way through Rey's defenses.
Mules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rey.
Mules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mules scores with a nice right hand.
Mules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mules.
Some wild striking there from Mules.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
Robert Mules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mules misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mules just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mules lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mules.
Rey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mules scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mules jabs Rey right on the nose. Rey blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mules fails to land with a series of punches.
Mules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rey at a distance.
Mules lands with a straight right. Rey didn't see that one coming.

Mules gets a clinch.
Mules lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mules on the inside.
Rey being controlled against the cage.
Mules lands an elbow just above Rey 's eye.
Mules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rey backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mules.
A body shot lands from Mules.
Mules lands a nice shot to the body.
Mules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mules lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Mules.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Mules.
Mules scores with a shot to the side of Rey's head.
Mules scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mules lands a nice uppercut.
Mules is working Rey over against the cage.
Rey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mules lands an elbow just above Rey 's eye.
Mules is working Rey over against the cage.
Mules working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rey wants to break free but Mules has control.
Mules lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mules.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mules scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Mules.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mules - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mules is looking to control Rey's arms but Rey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mules has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mules throws an elbow but misses.
Rey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Mules dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceino Rey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mules stalks Rey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rey's face. Rey staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Mules misses.
Mules works over Rey's head and body with a nice combination.
Mules throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robert Mules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Mules tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rey moves forwards but Mules connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mules has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mules throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mules.
Mules misses with a series of wild punches.
Rey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mules scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mules takes a swing at Rey's ribcage but misses.
Mules throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rey.

Mules moves into range and clinches up with Rey.
Rey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rey wants to get back to striking at distance but Mules won't allow it.
Rey working hard to break the clinch.
Rey is trying to force a seperation but Mules has the dominant position.
Mules lands with a short shot to the head.
Mules controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mules fails to land.
Rey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mules backwards.
Mules lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mules is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mules lands with a short shot to the head.
Mules looking to slow down the pace here.
Mules lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mules lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mules scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mules scores with a hook to the body.
Mules scores with a shoulder strike.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mules looking to stall.
Mules digs a right hand into Rey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rey's gas tank.
Mules softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Mules has Rey pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mules.
Rey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mules pushes Rey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mules lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Mules.
Mules is leaning against Rey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mules presses Rey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mules takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mules lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mules.
Mules lands a left hand.
Mules gets through Rey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mules lands a nice uppercut.
Mules lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mules.
A bit of stalling here from Mules.
Mules trying to land knees to the body.
Mules is stalling here.
Mules throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mules avoiding damage.
Rey tries to break the clinch but Mules is controlling the position.
Mules is working Rey over against the cage.
Mules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mules lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Mules gets through Rey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mules works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mules on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mules scores with a shoulder strike.
Mules lands with a short shot to the head.
Mules lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mules wants to stall.
Rey is trying to break the clinch but Mules is controlling him.
Mules avoiding damage.
Rey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rey being controlled against the cage.
Rey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mules is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rey avoids it.
Mules lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rey.
Mules lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Mules lands an uppercut.
Robert Mules seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mules working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mules scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Mules.
Rey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mules lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Mules showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceino Rey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rey was well out of range. Poor timing from Mules.
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mules counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mules!
Mules misses with a body shot.
Mules throws a nice looking combination but Rey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Mules tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mules misses with a leg kick.
Mules looks to score with a jab to the body but Rey is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rey blocks the leg kick.
Mules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mules lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rey at a distance.
Mules displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mules lands with a good body shot.
Rey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mules thuds his shin into the meat of Rey's side.
Ceino Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mules misses with a double jab
and Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mules.
Mules connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Mules tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mules lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey ducks under a wild hook from Mules.
Jab, jab by Mules - just one landing.
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mules counters with a straight right hand.
Rey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mules fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rey on the side of the head.
Mules is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rey rather than just go for the knockout.
Mules misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mules as he connects with a hook.
Mules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mules smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rey slips a jab and a cross from Mules.
Rey misses with a combination
and Mules counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mules.
Rey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mules lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Rey is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mules.
Oh Rey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mules doesn't manage to clinch there - Rey circles away.
Rey seems to have got his legs back now.
Rey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Mules.
Rey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mules swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

A jab-cross combination lands for Mules and sends Rey crashing to the mat! Mules follows him down to the mat - Rey regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mules escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mules throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rey.
Mules's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mules duly obliges.
Mules misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mules throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Mules misses the target.
Ceino Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Mules is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mules connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rey's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mules 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mules!