PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuuska Muikkunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuuska Muikkunen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Muikkunen
vs
Wolkowski

160 cm
24
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
168 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuuska Muikkunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muikkunen swings for the body but Wolkowski moves out of range.
Wolkowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Muikkunen tries to sprawl out of it but Wolkowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muikkunen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolkowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muikkunen is out of range and Wolkowski settles back down.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown
and Muikkunen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muikkunen sizes up Wolkowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Muikkunen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nuuska Muikkunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolkowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Muikkunen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolkowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Muikkunen can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Muikkunen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wolkowski.
Wolkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolkowski working for a submission but Muikkunen is keeping him at bay.
Muikkunen is working to get back to half guard.
Muikkunen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muikkunen wants to control but Wolkowski is having none of it.

Wolkowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Muikkunen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Muikkunen and Wolkowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Wolkowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Wolkowski swings around for an armbar but Muikkunen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolkowski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muikkunen forces his way into half guard.
Muikkunen content to control rather than advance.
Wolkowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muikkunen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muikkunen's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muikkunen tries to escape but Wolkowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muikkunen breaks Wolkowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muikkunen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolkowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolkowski keeping full guard, as Muikkunen tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Muikkunen is proving a slippery customer.
Wolkowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muikkunen is looking for a sweep. Wolkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muikkunen wants to get back to full guard.

Wolkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Wolkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muikkunen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolkowski.
Wolkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muikkunen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muikkunen gets full guard.
Wolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski trying to control but Muikkunen is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Muikkunen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Wolkowski controls Muikkunen momentarily but Muikkunen frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Wolkowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wolkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Muikkunen counter with a right hand.
Muikkunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolkowski is just out of range.
Muikkunen lands with a shot to the body.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown

so Muikkunen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nuuska Muikkunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muikkunen throwing strikes from guard but Wolkowski blocks nicely.
Muikkunen trying to control but Wolkowski is working from the bottom.
Muikkunen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolkowski is trying to keep Muikkunen in close.
Muikkunen postures up and lands a big shot to Wolkowski's brow.
Muikkunen looking to pass the guard.
Muikkunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolkowski controls Muikkunen momentarily but Muikkunen frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muikkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolkowski wants to stand up but Muikkunen is controlling him.
Wolkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muikkunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muikkunen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Muikkunen trying to control the position but Wolkowski is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muikkunen scores with punches from side control.
Wolkowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muikkunen off and has taken his back!

Muikkunen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolkowski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muikkunen rolls, trying to escape but Wolkowski keeps control of the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Muikkunen is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wolkowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Muikkunen has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wolkowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Muikkunen taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wolkowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Wolkowski!
An out of breath Damian Wolkowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.