PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cierpislaw Motowidelko (ranked 4542 p4p, 4666 weight class) and Monke Ggg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Motowidelko
vs
Ggg

181 cm
25
158
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cierpislaw Motowidelko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monke Ggg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Motowidelko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Motowidelko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ggg bucks up and tries to throw Motowidelko off but instead Motowidelko has got his back!
Ggg trying to control the position but Motowidelko manages to sink in the hooks.

Motowidelko looking to break Ggg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ggg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Motowidelko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Ggg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ggg is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Motowidelko looking for the choke from the back.
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!
Ggg prevents Motowidelko from getting a body triangle.
Ggg is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ggg trying to control the hands but Motowidelko breaks the grip.
Ggg is in bad spot here.
Ggg is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Motowidelko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ggg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Motowidelko looking for the RNC.

Ggg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Motowidelko controls the position.
Motowidelko tries to get the hooks in deep but Ggg pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ggg wants to control his opponent's hands but Motowidelko gets his hands free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Motowidelko.
Motowidelko lands strikes to the head.

Motowidelko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ggg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ggg for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Ggg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Motowidelko softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ggg prevents Motowidelko from getting a body triangle.
What can Ggg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ggg is taking damage to the body and head.
Motowidelko controlling from the back.
Ggg trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Motowidelko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Motowidelko misses with a takedown attempt - Ggg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ggg throws a counter combo.
Motowidelko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ggg.
Ggg throws a body punch but Motowidelko moves out of range.
Ggg looks to throw a body kick
and Motowidelko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ggg is defended easily by Motowidelko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ggg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Motowidelko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Motowidelko.
Ggg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Motowidelko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Motowidelko moves into full mount! Ggg won't be happy about that!

Motowidelko looking for a guillotine from mount but Ggg is having none of it.
Ggg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ggg taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ggg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Motowidelko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Motowidelko wants to control the pace but Ggg is squirming around nicely.

Motowidelko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ggg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motowidelko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ggg is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ggg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Motowidelko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ggg can do to turn this around?

Motowidelko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Motowidelko landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ggg is squirming around, avoiding Motowidelko's attempts to control the action.
Motowidelko working the ground and pound effectively.
Ggg tries to hold on but Motowidelko pushes him away.
Motowidelko controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ggg tries to hold on but Motowidelko postures up.
Ggg regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cierpislaw Motowidelko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Motowidelko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ggg is out of range and Motowidelko settles back down.
Ggg shoots in looking for a takedown but Motowidelko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ggg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Motowidelko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ggg swivels and escapes.
Ggg wants to counter the offense by Motowidelko and move into the clinch position.
Ggg is looking to slow Motowidelko down with leg kicks.
Ggg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Motowidelko is fending him off so far but Ggg persists. Nope, Motowidelko circles away and we're back to standing.

Motowidelko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Ggg kicks Motowidelko off and gets back to his feet.
Motowidelko with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motowidelko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cierpislaw Motowidelko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monke Ggg.
Ggg gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Motowidelko counters with a single leg into guard. Ggg didn't expect that.
Ggg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Motowidelko dives into side control.
Ggg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

You can see the frustration on Ggg's face as Motowidelko controls the position.
Motowidelko lands some shots froms side control.
Ggg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ggg struggling a bit here.

Motowidelko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ggg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Motowidelko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ggg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motowidelko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motowidelko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ggg keeps working.

Motowidelko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ggg.
Motowidelko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Motowidelko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Motowidelko lands in his opponent's guard.
Ggg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Motowidelko dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Motowidelko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ggg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ggg is not content to let Motowidelko control the position.
Motowidelko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ggg is not content to let Motowidelko control the position.

Motowidelko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ggg to his feet.
Motowidelko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cierpislaw Motowidelko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Motowidelko 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cierpislaw Motowidelko!