PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luuttu
vs
McLumberg

175 cm
30
175 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

184 cm
27
187 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLumberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luuttu closes the distance but McLumberg moves to the side
and McLumberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luuttu tries for a takedown but McLumberg circles away easily
enabling McLumberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Luuttu doesn't manage to clinch there - McLumberg circles away.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown but McLumberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head.
McLumberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg has a couple of punches blocked by Luuttu.
Luuttu takes a knee right on the jaw!
McLumberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLumberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luuttu.
McLumberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luuttu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McLumberg with a knee to the head.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLumberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLumberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Luuttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLumberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLumberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
Luuttu is trying to pull guard but McLumberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Luuttu is blocking nicely.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, McLumberg scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Luuttu controls his hands.
McLumberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luuttu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLumberg has Luuttu pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by McLumberg.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McLumberg.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLumberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luuttu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLumberg is pushing Luuttu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLumberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Luuttu.
McLumberg is pressed up against the cage. Luuttu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McLumberg down to the mat. McLumberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLumberg as he jumps to the side.
Luuttu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLumberg counters with a low kick, right behind Luuttu 's knee.
McLumberg feints and then cracks Luuttu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luuttu down.
McLumberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luuttu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luuttu closes the distance and clinches up with McLumberg, looking for a takedown. Luuttu pushes McLumberg against the cage but McLumberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLumberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luuttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matto Luuttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from McLumberg. No joy for Luuttu on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luuttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McLumberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Luuttu with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLumberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luuttu tries to clinch but McLumberg moves away
and McLumberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Luuttu fails to land the takedown.
McLumberg scores with a nice head shot.

McLumberg moves into the clinch.
McLumberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Luuttu is blocking nicely.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLumberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLumberg with a knee to the head.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg won't allow it.
McLumberg gets through Luuttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
Jack McLumberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLumberg lands a right hand.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luuttu.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg connects with a knee to the head.
McLumberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks it.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg misses with a punch on the inside.
McLumberg stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
Luuttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luuttu is working for takedown but McLumberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luuttu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLumberg misses with the head strike.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks it.
McLumberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but McLumberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLumberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Luuttu gets an underhook and turns McLumberg into the cage.
McLumberg lands with a left to the head.
McLumberg with a knee to the head.
Luuttu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLumberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLumberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luuttu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luuttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLumberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Luuttu controls his hands.

Luuttu pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luuttu looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLumberg is one step ahead there.
Luuttu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to control from the top but Luuttu keeps moving.

Luuttu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLumberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Luuttu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLumberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLumberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luuttu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luuttu can't keep his opponent in guard - McLumberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLumberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luuttu misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Luuttu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luuttu is not content to let McLumberg control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McLumberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Luuttu moves to clinch but McLumberg breaks away
and McLumberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Luuttu has a takedown stuffed.
Luuttu throws a jab but it's blocked by McLumberg.
Luuttu misses with a looping right.
Luuttu shoots and misses
and McLumberg counters with a nice leg kick.

McLumberg has closed the distance and engaged Luuttu in a clinch.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLumberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms.
Luuttu is looking for a takedown.
McLumberg has Luuttu pressed against the cage.
McLumberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
McLumberg can't find room to land a body shot as Luuttu controls the action.
McLumberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luuttu has McLumberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLumberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Luuttu drags the fight down to the ground.
Luuttu keeping moving, preventing McLumberg from controlling successfully.
McLumberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Luuttu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLumberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Luuttu.
Jack McLumberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu tries to buck McLumberg off but McLumberg is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLumberg advances to mount.
McLumberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luuttu is desperately trying to improve his position but McLumberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Luuttu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg looking to control but Luuttu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLumberg looking to control but Luuttu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luuttu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luuttu is squirming around, avoiding McLumberg's attempts to control the action.
Luuttu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu is squirming around, avoiding McLumberg's attempts to control the action.
Luuttu is desperately trying to improve his position but McLumberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Matto Luuttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Luuttu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McLumberg.
Luuttu is wriggling around trying to escape.
McLumberg wants to control the pace but Luuttu is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luuttu working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McLumberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLumberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg!
Jack McLumberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.