PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rage Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blade comes to the cage accompanied by Nows My Time. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Blade
vs
Kaalikorva

176 cm
36
193 lbs
29 - 17 - 2

180 cm
33
186 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rage Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade misses the shot to the body.
Kaalikorva connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaalikorva throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Kaalikorva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blade doesn't seem phased though.
Blade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaalikorva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Kaalikorva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaalikorva walks into a left hand.
Kaalikorva tries to land a front kick but Blade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaalikorva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Blade tries to clinch but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
Kaalikorva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blade tries to avoid it but Kaalikorva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blade to the ground. Blade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Kaalikorva moved out of range nicely.
Kaalikorva walks into a left hand.
Kaalikorva defending well as Blade loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Kaalikorva misses.
Blade just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade throws a right and a left that Kaalikorva avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Blade. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws a right and a left that Kaalikorva avoids nicely.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blade misses with a wild body shot.
Kaalikorva has a takedown stuffed.
Blade misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Kaalikorva does it's job there.
Kaalikorva misses the shot to the body.
Blade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blade is looking to clinch but Kaalikorva is avoiding it.

Blade gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaalikorva as Blade tries to tie him up.
Kaalikorva misses with some punches.
Kaalikorva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blade blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaalikorva lands a hook that snaps the head of Blade backwards.

It looks like Rage Blade has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blade just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaalikorva's brow.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rage Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaalikorva.
Blade tries to stall but Kaalikorva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaalikorva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaalikorva.

Blade breaks from the clinch.
Kaalikorva blocks a head kick by Blade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
A jab from Blade finds it's way through Kaalikorva's defenses.
Blade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blade wants to clinch
and Kaalikorva counters with a thumping low kick.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Kaalikorva's shoulder, as Kaalikorva tries to avoid the shot.
Blade misses with a hook

and Kaalikorva counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaalikorva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Kaalikorva fails to land.
Blade stalling against the cage.
Kaalikorva blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Blade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Blade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blade thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaalikorva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaalikorva's head backwards.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Kaalikorva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Blade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaalikorva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blade misses with a head kick.
Kaalikorva slips a jab from Blade.
Blade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaalikorva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaalikorva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaalikorva moves away from the strike by Blade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to clinch

and Kaalikorva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blade keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Blade blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kaalikorva wants to control but Blade is keeping busy.
Blade with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Blade is going to stand back up.
Blade not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blade prevents Kaalikorva from improving his position.
Blade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Rage Blade wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blade connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva blocks a jab.
Blade tries to clinch
and Kaalikorva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaalikorva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Rage Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Blade catches Kaalikorva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaalikorva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaalikorva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Kaalikorva saw that one coming.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Kaalikorva is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kaalikorva misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade misses the shot to the body.
Blade misses with the combination.
Kaalikorva slips a jab from Blade.
Blade looks to land a combination but Kaalikorva avoids it well.
Blade lands with a nice combination. Kaalikorva backs away looking to recover.
Blade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaalikorva manages to avoid it.
Kaalikorva scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blade misses with a lunging right hand

and Kaalikorva counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaalikorva lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaalikorva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Blade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rage Blade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blade misses with a right hand
and Kaalikorva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a leg kick
and Blade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blade.

Blade clinches up with Kaalikorva and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaalikorva struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Blade tries a body shot but Kaalikorva blocks it.
Kaalikorva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaalikorva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blade blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaalikorva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaalikorva taking a breather.
Blade taking a breather.
Kaalikorva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blade pulls his leg out and moves away.

Blade takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaalikorva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Blade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaalikorva avoids it.
Kaalikorva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Kaalikorva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Blade moves into the clinch.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
Kaalikorva tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blade.
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade is trying to push Kaalikorva away but Kaalikorva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blade prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaalikorva can't get the takedown.
Rage Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.

Kaalikorva breaks the clinch.
Kaalikorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rage Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Kaalikorva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaalikorva slips under a jab.
Kaalikorva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaalikorva somewhat.
Kaalikorva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blade thumps Kaalikorva with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade scores with a three punch combo!

Kaalikorva is rocked!
Rage Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Kaalikorva keeps the fight on the outside.
Blade wants to clinch up but Kaalikorva keeps it at a distance.
Blade takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Kaalikorva swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
Blade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rage Blade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaalikorva throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade's corner calls for a 1-2. Blade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kauno Kaalikorva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade tries to clinch up but Kaalikorva circles away and keeps his distance.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut

so Kaalikorva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kauno Kaalikorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Blade blocks nicely.
Kaalikorva won't allow Blade to get back to his feet.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalikorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaalikorva with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Blade blocks nicely.

Kaalikorva drops back looking for a leg! Blade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blade manages to kick Kaalikorva off! Kaalikorva jumps back into Blade's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rage Blade.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Blade!
As Rage Blade got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want that title baby lezz gooo'.