PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Mulucku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaara Sunagakuure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mulucku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Garbo - Perestroika. Vlad Mulucku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gaara Sunagakuure's chin.

Mulucku
vs
Sunagakuure

180 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Mulucku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaara Sunagakuure!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunagakuure showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulucku.
Mulucku swinging wildly here.
Mulucku lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Gaara Sunagakuure has been cut.
Mulucku throws a combination that misses

and Sunagakuure counters by moving into the clinch.
Mulucku takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure misses with a body punch.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mulucku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands an uppercut.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
Mulucku is trying to maintain a safe position but Sunagakuure gets an underhook and turns Mulucku into the ropes.
Mulucku is trying to break free.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulucku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sunagakuure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mulucku blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
Mulucku is trying to force a seperation but Sunagakuure has the dominant position.
Mulucku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunagakuure.
A frustrated look appears on Mulucku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure keeps control of Mulucku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sunagakuure blocks an uppercut.
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunagakuure misses with the head strike.
Sunagakuure lands with a short shot to the head.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulucku is trying to break free.
Sunagakuure lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Vlad Mulucku has been cut.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mulucku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sunagakuure has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sunagakuure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunagakuure misses with the head strike.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands a left hand.
Sunagakuure misses with the head strike.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulucku tries to break the clinch but Sunagakuure is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunagakuure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulucku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunagakuure lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sunagakuure scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunagakuure gets through Mulucku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunagakuure.
Mulucku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sunagakuure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulucku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mulucku is trying to break the clinch but Sunagakuure is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Mulucku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulucku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Sunagakuure scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sunagakuure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Mulucku wants to break free but Sunagakuure has control.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
Still in the clinch, Sunagakuure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sunagakuure swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulucku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Mulucku working hard to break the clinch.
Mulucku is trying to break free.
Sunagakuure works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulucku can't break the clinch.
Mulucku is trying to break free.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Mulucku working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku is trying to force a seperation but Sunagakuure has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku is breathing heavily.
Sunagakuure lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulucku tries to break the clinch but Sunagakuure is controlling the position.
Mulucku struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunagakuure controls his hands.
A short right from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulucku wants to get back to striking at distance but Sunagakuure won't allow it.
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunagakuure scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sunagakuure scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Sunagakuure.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sunagakuure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike.
Sunagakuure scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure pushes Mulucku back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sunagakuure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaara Sunagakuure dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mulucku misses with a double jab
and Mulucku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunagakuure takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad Mulucku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Mulucku catches Sunagakuure right on the button with a cross.

Sunagakuure moves into range and clinches up with Mulucku.
Sunagakuure swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulucku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulucku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mulucku trying to stall but Sunagakuure improves his position.
A short right from Sunagakuure on the inside.
Mulucku tries to break the clinch but Sunagakuure is controlling the position.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulucku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sunagakuure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunagakuure lands with a right to the head.
Mulucku is trying to force a seperation but Sunagakuure has the dominant position.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulucku blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunagakuure lands a right hand.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulucku tries to stall but Sunagakuure uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sunagakuure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mulucku fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands with a right to the head.
Mulucku blocking some punches.
Mulucku trying to control the position but instead, Sunagakuure has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mulucku into the ropes.
Mulucku is looking to break free of the clinch but Sunagakuure has double underhooks.
Sunagakuure lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulucku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands with a right to the head.
Mulucku is looking to break free of the clinch but Sunagakuure has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Sunagakuure.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Sunagakuure misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulucku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sunagakuure's elbow.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sunagakuure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulucku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunagakuure is working Mulucku over against the ropes.
Sunagakuure lands a shot to the body.
Sunagakuure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulucku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sunagakuure throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muluckus head.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulucku.
Mulucku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunagakuure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunagakuure lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sunagakuure.
Mulucku can't find room to land a body shot as Sunagakuure controls the action.
Mulucku blocking some punches.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mulucku takes a shot to the head.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure blocks a body shot from Mulucku.
Mulucku blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku takes a shot to the head.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Gaara Sunagakuure seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Sunagakuure.
Mulucku can't break the clinch.
Sunagakuure throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands with a right to the head.
Mulucku blocking some punches.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Sunagakuure lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunagakuure blocks an uppercut.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulucku takes a shot to the head.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulucku looking to stall.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Sunagakuure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Mulucku can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A short uppercut from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure pushes Mulucku back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure works on Mulucku's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunagakuure has a couple of punches blocked by Mulucku.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike.
Sunagakuure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sunagakuure pushes Mulucku back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulucku.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure lands with a left to the head.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku has had enough of the clinch but Sunagakuure keeps him there for the moment.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Sunagakuure lands with a left to the head.
Mulucku has had enough of the clinch but Sunagakuure keeps him there for the moment.
Sunagakuure is leaning against Mulucku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaara Sunagakuure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sunagakuure is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sunagakuure throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulucku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mulucku jabs at Sunagakuure's body.
Sunagakuure misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sunagakuure counters with a three punch combo that has Mulucku backing up. Mulucku nods at Sunagakuure to acknowledge the strikes.
Mulucku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulucku swinging wildly here.

Sunagakuure clinches up with Mulucku and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Sunagakuure lands a right hand.
Sunagakuure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands a body shot.
A short left from Sunagakuure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunagakuure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulucku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mulucku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulucku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulucku prevents a body shot from Sunagakuure.
A short right from Sunagakuure on the inside.
Sunagakuure throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulucku.
Mulucku is trying to push Sunagakuure away but Sunagakuure has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sunagakuure scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunagakuure misses with the head strike.
Mulucku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mulucku fails to land.
Mulucku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short left from Sunagakuure.
A left hand lands to the body for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vlad Mulucku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mulucku can't break the clinch.
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Mulucku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunagakuure uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Sunagakuure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mulucku's efforts to push away.
Sunagakuure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Well,Mulucku is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sunagakuure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sunagakuure blocks a body shot from Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulucku tries to throw a body punch but Sunagakuure avoids it by throwing Mulucku back against the ropes.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulucku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulucku blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Mulucku tries a body shot but Sunagakuure blocks it.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mulucku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku can't find room to land a body shot as Sunagakuure controls the action.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Mulucku blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sunagakuure.
Mulucku wants to break free but Sunagakuure has control.
Sunagakuure scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sunagakuure scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunagakuure lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sunagakuure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sunagakuure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunagakuure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mulucku's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike.
Mulucku blocking some punches.
Sunagakuure cracks Mulucku with a nice body shot.
Sunagakuure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sunagakuure misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Sunagakuure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mulucku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sunagakuure has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulucku misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulucku.
Sunagakuure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Sunagakuure lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mulucku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sunagakuure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure lands a left hand.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Mulucku wants to break free but Sunagakuure has control.
Sunagakuure pushes Mulucku back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sunagakuure lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulucku or not.
Mulucku is trying to force a seperation but Sunagakuure has the dominant position.
Sunagakuure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulucku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunagakuure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.
Sunagakuure pushes Mulucku back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure gets through Mulucku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure prevents Mulucku from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulucku backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaara Sunagakuure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sunagakuure 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Gaara Sunagakuure!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gaara Sunagakuure!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Gaara Sunagakuure!

Gaara Sunagakuure wins by unanimous decision!