PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Splinter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Splinter has chosen Ninja Tutles theme song by THROWDOWN as his entrance music. Master Splinter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coranin
vs
Splinter

196 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Coranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Master Splinter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splinter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Splinter throws a nice head kick!
Splinter tries a head kick but it misses.
Master Splinter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coranin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Splinter is working an open guard so Coranin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Splinter lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coranin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Splinter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coranin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Splinter.

Coranin closes the distance and clinches.

Coranin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Coranin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Splinter tries to break free but Coranin pushes him back against the cage.

Coranin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Splinter tries to kick Coranin off but Coranin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter wants to improve his position but Coranin is controlling well.

Splinter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coranin pulls his head out easily.

Splinter actively working from the bottom here.
Splinter is looking to improve his position.

Splinter looking for submissions off his back.
Splinter wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coranin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Splinter is looking to improve his position but Coranin isn't that keen on the idea.
Splinter regains half guard.

Splinter looking for subs from the bottom but Coranin mounts him!
Coranin content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coranin looking to ground and pound but Splinter is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coranin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Splinter lands a leg kick that knocks Coranin off balance momentarily.
Splinter keeps Coranin at a distance using the push kick.
Coranin is breathing heavily.
Coranin throws a head kick but Splinter moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Splinter as he connects with a hook.
Splinter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Splinter slams his shin into Coranin's torso.
Master Splinter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Splinter lands a leg kick that knocks Coranin off balance momentarily.
Coranin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coranin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Splinter.
Splinter jabs at Coranin's body.
A head kick from Splinter lands but Coranin takes it in his stride.
Splinter lands with a slapping head kick.
Coranin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Splinter. That one must have hurt.
Coranin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coranin takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Splinter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Splinter connects with a jab.
Splinter cracks a nice hook into Coranin's ribs.
Splinter throws a head kick that Coranin semi-blocks.
Splinter cracks Coranin with a good jab.
Nice body kick there by Splinter.
Splinter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Splinter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Splinter! Coranin is out on his feet! Splinter rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Coranin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Coranin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Splinter!
During a confident post fight interview, Master Splinter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.