PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Beefcake
vs
Rytkonen

189 cm
20
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
29
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rytkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beefcake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rytkonen thuds a left hand into Beefcake's body.
Jouni Rytkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Rytkonen. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Rytkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rytkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rytkonen swinging wildly here.
Beefcake slips a jab and a cross from Rytkonen.
Beefcake misses with a body kick.
Rytkonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beefcake counters with a three punch combo that has Rytkonen backing up. Rytkonen nods at Beefcake to acknowledge the strikes.
Beefcake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beefcake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rytkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rytkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rytkonen throws a poor cross that misses

and Beefcake counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytkonen tries to pull guard but Beefcake holds him up against the cage and eventually Rytkonen drops back down to his feet.
Beefcake has been working on his balance at LOD Gym Now with StandUP , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rytkonen.
Rytkonen can't break the clinch.
Beefcake tries to land knees in the clinch but Rytkonen avoids the damage to the body.

Rytkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rytkonen throws a combination that misses

and Beefcake counters by clinching up.
Rytkonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beefcake has Rytkonen pushed against the cage.

Beefcake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rytkonen uses from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Beefcake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rytkonen defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Rytkonen from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake trying to keep a closed guard but Rytkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Rytkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Beefcake has his foot on Rytkonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rytkonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Beefcake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Beefcake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rytkonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Rytkonen looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brutus Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouni Rytkonen.
Beefcake looking to slow down the pace here.
Beefcake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rytkonen is defending well for now.
Rytkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beefcake prevents a body shot from Rytkonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rytkonen is trying to push Beefcake away but Beefcake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rytkonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beefcake is pressed up against the cage. Rytkonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beefcake down to the mat. Beefcake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jouni Rytkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefcake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beefcake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rytkonen.
Rytkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rytkonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rytkonen wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Rytkonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beefcake ducks under a wild hook from Rytkonen.
Beefcake goes for a double leg but Rytkonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rytkonen continues to drive forward.
Rytkonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rytkonen fails to pull guard.
Beefcake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rytkonen prevents it.
Rytkonen looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brutus Beefcake will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Beefcake has a takedown stuffed.
Beefcake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rytkonen throws a right hand that Beefcake ducks under and follows up with a left that Beefcake also avoids with ease.
Beefcake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rytkonen.
Beefcake is looking to clinch.
Rytkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Beefcake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rytkonen jumps guard but Beefcake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beefcake tries to score a body lock takedown but Rytkonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beefcake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rytkonen lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytkonen working hard to break the clinch.
Rytkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beefcake to keep the fight standing.
Rytkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beefcake to keep the fight standing.

Beefcake manages to break the clinch.
Rytkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Beefcake or perhaps it was just good defense by Rytkonen which made him look bad.
Beefcake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rytkonen swivels and escapes.
Brutus Beefcake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beefcake throws a head kick but Rytkonen moves out of range.
Beefcake goes for a double leg but Rytkonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rytkonen continues to drive forward.
Beefcake is trying to push Rytkonen away but Rytkonen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake jumps guard but Rytkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rytkonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beefcake prevents it.
Beefcake fails to pull guard.

Beefcake gets control of Rytkonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beefcake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rytkonen trying to control but Beefcake is working from the bottom.

Rytkonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beefcake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beefcake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beefcake!
Rytkonen tries to bench press Beefcake off him but Beefcake keeps the position.

Beefcake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rytkonen has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen is looking for a sweep.
Beefcake has control of an arm but Rytkonen manages to advance to Beefcake's back!
Rytkonen is not going to allow Beefcake to sit and survive in this position.
Beefcake staying busy and making it hard for Rytkonen to control.
Beefcake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rytkonen's guard. Nice work there by Beefcake.
Beefcake stopping the sweep attempt from Rytkonen.

Beefcake stands up and waves to Rytkonen to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beefcake looks for a takedown but Rytkonen sprawls well.
Rytkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rytkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beefcake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefcake tries to clinch there but Rytkonen circles away.
Rytkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rytkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beefcake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Beefcake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rytkonen moves out of range of the body kick from Beefcake.
Rytkonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rytkonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Rytkonen misses with a wild combination.
Rytkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beefcake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beefcake avoids the body shot from Rytkonen.
Beefcake misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Rytkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beefcake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rytkonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beefcake somewhat.
Rytkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beefcake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rytkonen misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytkonen throws a shot from downtown. Beefcake moves away and avoids it.
Rytkonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rytkonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beefcake's hands.
Beefcake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beefcake ducks under a wild hook from Rytkonen.
Beefcake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rytkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beefcake misses with a takedown attempt - Rytkonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A leg kick checked by Rytkonen.
Jouni Rytkonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beefcake avoids the body shot from Rytkonen.
Beefcake avoids the body shot from Rytkonen.
Beefcake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beefcake lands with a nice combination. Rytkonen backs away looking to recover.
Jouni Rytkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like Jouni Rytkonen has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rytkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rytkonen looks to throw the jab but Beefcake is out of range.
Rytkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rytkonen throws a right and a left that Beefcake avoids nicely.
Rytkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rytkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rytkonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Beefcake counters by moving into the clinch.
Beefcake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rytkonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rytkonen. Those never looked like landing.
Rytkonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rytkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rytkonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beefcake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beefcake has a takedown stuffed.
Beefcake wants to clinch.
Rytkonen tries to bum rush Beefcake with a series of wild strikes but Beefcake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beefcake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefcake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beefcake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beefcake works Rytkonen's body with a nice hook.
Rytkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beefcake.
Beefcake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rytkonen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rytkonen misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Beefcake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rytkonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rytkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Beefcake.

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 Brutus Beefcake.
Well Beefcake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Beefcake!