PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . Urhola comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Trammps -Disco Inferno kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Veli Urhola was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Prime
vs
Urhola

194 cm
40
250 lbs
30 - 15 - 2

194 cm
34
259 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Veli Urhola!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime misses with a hook. Urhola ducked under it nicely.
Urhola cracks Prime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urhola sizes up Prime with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prime throws a jab when Urhola was well out of range.
A lazy left from Urhola finds it's target.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Urhola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urhola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urhola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Urhola throws a leg kick which misses Prime's front leg but catches the back leg as Prime tries to avoid it.

Prime clinches up with Urhola and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime misses with some punches.

Urhola turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Urhola manages to end up in side control.
Urhola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Urhola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Prime is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urhola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Prime parries the strikes from Urhola easily there. Urhola is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prime to escape.
The strikes coming from Urhola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Prime avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Urhola.
Urhola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Urhola scores with punches from side control.
Urhola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Urhola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Urhola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Prime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Urhola.
The ground and pound from Urhola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Urhola throws a strike aimed at the side of Prime's head but Prime avoids it well.
Urhola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Urhola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Urhola working the ground and pound but Prime is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Urhola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Urhola working the strikes but Prime uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Urhola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Urhola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prime's head.
Prime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Urhola is working away from the top position though.
Urhola working Prime over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime won't allow Urhola to pass to mount.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Urhola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Urhola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urhola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urhola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prime is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Urhola there.
Urhola working Prime over with strikes.
Urhola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Urhola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urhola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Urhola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Urhola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prime trying to control here.
Prime is doing well to control the position and prevent Urhola from advancing to side control.
Urhola thows a huge punch but Prime dodges it nicely.
Urhola trying to control the action but Prime is working from the bottom.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Urhola.
Urhola thows a huge punch but Prime dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Urhola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Prime does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urhola. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urhola lunges at Prime with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prime's hand.
Prime tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Urhola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Urhola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Prime finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Veli Urhola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prime misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urhola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Optimus Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Urhola.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urhola.
Urhola slips under a jab.
Prime stalks Urhola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urhola's face. Urhola staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.
A jab from Prime does it's job there.
Prime misses with a hook to the body
and Urhola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Urhola blocks the low kick.

Prime gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Urhola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urhola.
Prime keeping moving, preventing Urhola from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urhola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prime is pulling down on Urhola's head. It's preventing any offense from Urhola, at least for the moment.
Urhola throws a big elbow that misses.
Urhola throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Prime stopping the sweep attempt from Urhola.
Urhola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urhola swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Prime has gone for a leg lock! Urhola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prime's guard.

Urhola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urhola working some strikes from top position.
Urhola trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urhola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Urhola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Urhola throwing strikes from guard but Prime blocks nicely.
Prime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prime is looking to stand up but Urhola isn't so interested in that idea.
Urhola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Urhola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Urhola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urhola trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urhola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urhola digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urhola lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Optimus Prime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veli Urhola's cut.
That's time! Prime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urhola.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urhola misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
Prime throws a body punch but Urhola moves out of range.
Urhola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime swinging wildly here.
Prime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urhola circles away quickly and effectively.
Prime scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urhola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Prime misses with a looping right.
Urhola throws a series of punches but Prime avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime swings for the body but Urhola moves out of range.
Prime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urhola. Urhola obviously looking to wear him down.
Urhola connects with a solid leg kick.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - Urhola had a free shot at his head there.
Prime scores with a punch to the head.
Urhola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime is looking to clinch but Urhola is avoiding it.
Urhola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prime getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prime lands a nice shot to the body.
Prime lands with an overhand left.
Prime tries to bum rush Urhola with a series of wild strikes but Urhola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Urhola tries to counter it with a takedown but Prime pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urhola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Urhola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola misses with a body shot.
Urhola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Urhola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prime.
Urhola throws a right and a left that Prime avoids nicely.
Prime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prime misses with a left hand
and Urhola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Urhola misses.
Prime bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urhola's head.
Urhola scores with a hook.
Prime lands with a nice combination. Urhola backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Urhola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prime quickly recovers to half guard.
Urhola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urhola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urhola.
Urhola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Urhola is keen to just control but Prime is a slippery customer.
Urhola is pressing down on Prime's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prime is holding on for now.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Urhola.
Urhola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Urhola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prime knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Urhola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urhola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Urhola throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Prime moves into full guard.
Urhola throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime keeping moving, preventing Urhola from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urhola.
Urhola ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Urhola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urhola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urhola cracks Prime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prime lands a body shot.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Urhola's head but Urhola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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 Optimus Prime.
I think Prime has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Urhola!
An out of breath Veli Urhola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.