PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Rohkea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Name
vs
Rohkea

150 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

163 cm
20
141 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Rohkea!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt.
Name scores with a punch to the head.
Name misses with a head kick.

Name shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rohkea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Name controls from within his opponent's guard.
Name passes into half guard.
Name looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up. No Name wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rohkea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rohkea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Name fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Name darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohkea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Name but Name pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.

Rohkea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.

Name has one foot on Rohkea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Name changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rohkea is defended easily by Name.
Name is looking to slow Rohkea down with leg kicks.
Rohkea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Name stuffs the takedown.
Name throws a head kick but Rohkea moves out of range.
Rohkea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rohkea wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohkea sprawls well. He's pushed Name's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Name scores with a jab to the jaw.

Rohkea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rohkea connects with a nice short shot to Name's temple.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Rohkea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Name is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
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!
Name is trying to stand.
Name might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rohkea connects with a nice short shot to Name's temple.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohkea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rohkea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rohkea working over Name with some ground and pound. Name looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rohkea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohkea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea lands strikes from half guard.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Rohkea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Name looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rohkea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohkea.
Rohkea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Name. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Name is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rohkea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Name pushes Rohkea off looking to stand but Rohkea dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohkea.
Rohkea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rohkea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rohkea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rohkea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Name has his feet on Rohkea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Rohkea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Rohkea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Name with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rohkea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohkea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Rohkea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rohkea not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Rohkea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rohkea drops an elbow to the side of Name's head.

Name has one foot on Rohkea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rohkea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Name tries to avoid it but Rohkea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Name to the ground. Name escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rohkea shoots for a takedown but Name saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rohkea misses with a takedown attempt - Name sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rohkea.
Rohkea working the strikes but Name uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rohkea thows a huge punch but Name dodges it nicely.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Rohkea throwing shots but Name is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
Name is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rohkea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohkea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Name is trying to stand.
Name on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rohkea working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rohkea lands a nice short elbow.
Rohkea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Name makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rohkea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name looks for a takedown but Rohkea sprawls well.

Rohkea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Name did well to prevent Rohkea getting side control.
Name tries to kick Rohkea off but Rohkea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rohkea lands a nice short elbow.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohkea thows a huge punch but Name dodges it nicely.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea drops an elbow to the side of Name's head.
Rohkea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rohkea.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Name really is a fat lump.
Name tries to kick Rohkea off but Rohkea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rohkea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Name tries to kick Rohkea off but Rohkea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rohkea working over Name with some ground and pound. Name looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rohkea connects with a nice short shot to Name's temple.
Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohkea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Rohkea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rohkea dives in and grabs Name's left leg, looking for a takedown. Name pushes down on Rohkea's head and hops out.
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Name shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Rohkea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rohkea lands in his opponent's guard.
Rohkea thows a big elbow that misses.
Name avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Name has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rohkea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
Rohkea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Name.
Rohkea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Name tries a low kick but Rohkea avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt.
Name throws a head kick but Rohkea moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name tries to clinch up.
Rohkea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Name scores with the left hand. Rohkea knows he should have avoided that one.
Rohkea shoots in but no luck this time.

Name closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Name lands in his opponent's guard.
Pena Rohkea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Name is standing up over Rohkea. Rohkea looks to escape but Name dives into side control.
Rohkea trying to remain calm as Name controls from the top position.

Name decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Rohkea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Name is trying to stand.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea working over Name with some ground and pound. Name looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Name is trying to stand back up but Rohkea is controlling him
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
Rohkea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rohkea.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Rohkea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rohkea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Name is trying to stand.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Rohkea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea working the head and body with strikes.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
Name trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea thows a huge punch but Name dodges it nicely.
Rohkea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rohkea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pena Rohkea.
I've got Rohkea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Rohkea!