PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne comes to the cage accompanied by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Vult has chosen War Machine by KISS as his entrance music. Reinhart Vult will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Virne
vs
Vult

187 cm
37
262 lbs
18 - 26 - 1

207 cm
36
222 lbs
17 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vult wants to clinch up but Virne keeps it at a distance.
Vult looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vult doesn't manage to clinch there - Virne circles away.
Virne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vult tries to clinch but Virne moves out of range.
Virne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vult rushes Virne and presses him up against the cage.
Vult pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vult looking to throw knees to the head but Virne is blocking nicely.
Vult lands a shoulder strike.
Virne lands a hook that snaps the head of Vult backwards.
Vult looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Virne has Vult pressed against the cage.
Virne swings wildly with an uppercut but Vult uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vult swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vult blocks an uppercut.
Vult is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Vult.
Virne tries for a takedown but Vult manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Vult - that landed with a thud.
Vult is stalling here.
Vult lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Virne tries to score a body lock takedown but Vult shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vult lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vult trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne missing with knees to the body.
Virne stalling against the cage.
Vult is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vult tries to clinch up.
Vult lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Vult has closed the distance and engaged Virne in a clinch.
Virne blocks an elbow strike.
Vult lands a left hand.
Vult throws an elbow that misses.

Virne manages to break the clinch.
Virne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vult manages to avoid it.
Vult throws the left hand but Virne avoids the punch easily.
Virne is looking to clinch.
Vult throws a head kick that misses.
Vult connects with a right hand. Virne shakes it off.
Vult tries to bum rush Virne with a series of wild strikes but Virne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vult is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vult tries to clinch there but Virne circles away.
Vult wants to clinch but Virne slips to the side

and Virne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vult.
Vult lands with a right to the head.
Vult throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virnes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vult missing with knees to the body.
Vult lands a left hand that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vult as Virne tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Virne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vult throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vult has closed the distance and engaged Virne in a clinch.
Vult wants to break free but Virne has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vult tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne has Vult pressed against the cage, preventing Vult from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vult drives through and clinches with Virne against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhart Vult dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Virne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vult lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Vult misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virne blocks an elbow strike.
Vult tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vult trying to control the position but instead, Virne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vult into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vult.
Vult fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vult misses with a punch on the inside.
Vult is trying to break the clinch but Virne has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vult is trying to maintain a safe position but Virne gets an underhook and turns Vult into the cage.
Virne swings wildly with an uppercut but Vult uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virne misses with an elbow strike.
Reinhart Vult seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vult fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vult pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vult lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Vult taking a breather.
Virne takes a shot to the head.
Virne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virne blocks the elbow strike.

Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vult closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne is trying to drag Vult to the mat but Vult just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vult lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virne or not.
Virne avoids a wild elbow strike from Vult.
Vult controlling the action here for a moment.
Vult avoiding damage as Virne throws knees to the body.
Virne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vult scores with a shoulder strike.
Vult avoiding damage.
Virne presses Vult against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vult lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Virne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vult avoids it.
Vult throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vult tries to break free but Virne pushes him back against the cage.

Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vult tries to sprawl but Virne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Virne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Virne wants to control but Vult is keeping him busy.

Virne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Vult kicks Virne off and gets back to his feet.
Vult throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virne shoots in looking for a takedown but Vult manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vult tries to clinch but Virne is having none of it.
Vult wants to clinch.
A head kick from Vult lands but Virne takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reinhart Vult is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Vult.
Vult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinhart Vult seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vult will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vult has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virne tries to clinch but Vult is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne misses with a two punch combination.
Vult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhart Vult showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Virne misses with a double jab.
Vult throws a big shot that misses.
Reinhart Vult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne is looking to clinch but Vult is avoiding it.
Virne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virne tries to clinch up but Vult circles away and keeps his distance.
Vult lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vult looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Virne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vult but Vult pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vult moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Virne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vult sprawls well. Vult wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virne gets slowly back to his feet.

Vult closes the distance and clinches.
Virne takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vult to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vult pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Vult breaks from the clinch.
Vult stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vult wants it to stay on the feet.
Virne scores with a head kick. Vult tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Vult.

Vult closes the distance and clinches.
Vult lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virne.
Vult wants to stall.
Vult working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Vult.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vult breaks from the clinch.
Jarppi Virne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vult fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vult moves in looking to clinch but Virne pushes him off.

Vult gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vult gets through Virne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Virne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Vult forces Virne back against the cage and clinches.
Virne is trying to push Vult away but Vult has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vult is trying to maintain a safe position but Virne gets an underhook and turns Vult into the cage.
Vult lands a left hand.
Vult digs a right hand into Virne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Virne's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Vult's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vult lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vult avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vult breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Vult.
Vult connects with a crisp jab.
Vult is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vult tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vult tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Vult.
Vult has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Vult clinches with his opponent.
Vult is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Virne is trying to break free.
Virne prevents Vult from breaking the clinch.
Vult blocking some punches.
Vult lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virne or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vult has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vult just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Vult lands a damaging elbow.
Virne misses with a punch on the inside.
Vult lands a right hand that snaps the head of Virne backwards.
Virne managing to block the knees to the body from Vult.
Vult works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vult darts in and clinches Virne up against the cage.
Vult misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vult has Virne pressed against the cage, preventing Virne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vult tries to circle away but Virne has him pinned against the cage.
Vult lands an elbow just above Virne 's eye.

Vult pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vult ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhart Vult comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vult winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhart Vult!
Reinhart Vult gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).