PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mingan Napayshni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (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!

Napayshni
vs
Rock

191 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mingan Napayshni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napayshni scores with a hook.
Napayshni scores with a decent looking hook.
Napayshni lands a jab to the nose.
Lance Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Napayshni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rock in his tracks.
Napayshni throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rock is defended easily by Napayshni.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Napayshni!
Rock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Napayshni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rock somewhat.
Mingan Napayshni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock.
Napayshni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Napayshni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Napayshni counters with a body kick that stops Rock in his tracks momentarily.
Rock looks gassed!
Napayshni thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
Napayshni keeps Rock at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Napayshni lands a front kick.
Napayshni scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Napayshni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rock takes a step back to recover.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock is trying desperately to land a takedown but Napayshni is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rock.
Nice shot lands for Napayshni.
Napayshni scores with a jab to the head.

Rock is rocked!
Jab from Napayshni.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Napayshni finish him?
Rock gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Rock tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Napayshni is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Rock buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Rock!! Rock is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Napayshni throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mingan Napayshni!