PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marla Singer (ranked 4294 p4p, 4302 weight class) and Antti Railio (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.

Singer
vs
Railio

185 cm
22
225
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marla Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer fails to land the takedown.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singer tries to clinch but Railio moves away
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Singer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio throws a combination. Singer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Singer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singer looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Singer looks for a takedown but Railio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marla Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer closes the distance but Railio moves to the side
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Railio.
Singer scores with a head kick.
Singer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Singer tries to clinch but Railio moves out of range.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Railio sprawls well. Railio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singer gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Singer darts in looking for a takedown but Railio gets double underhooks and turns Singer into the cage.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Singer tries to pull guard but Railio won't allow it.
Singer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Railio to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Singer jumps guard but Railio stands there with Singer around his waist. Singer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Railio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Railio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singer's elbow.
Singer is trying to pull guard but Railio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Singer blocks a body shot from Railio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Railio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Railio has a couple of punches blocked by Singer.
Railio tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singer blocks an uppercut.
Singer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Railio fails to land.
Singer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Railio misses with a punch on the inside.
Singer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Singer manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singer has a takedown stuffed.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Singer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railio counters with a two punch combo.
Railio cracks Singer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Singer shoots and misses
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antti Railio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Railio lands a slapping body shot.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singer walks into a jab.
Singer shoots in for a double leg but Railio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Railio digs a good body shot into Singer's ribs.
Singer misses with a combination
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Railio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Railio lands a glancing blow to the side of Singer's head.
Singer misses with a double jab
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio jabs Singer right on the nose. Singer blinks but takes it well.
Singer is looking to clinch.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singer misses with a takedown
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marla Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marla Singer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Railio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Railio cracks Singer with an open hand slap.
Railio cracks Singer with a good jab.
Railio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio connects with a crisp jab.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singer tries to clinch
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Railio jabs Singer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio lands an overhand right.
Singer shoots in but Railio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Singer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Singer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Singer takes one on the button.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Railio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singer in his tracks.
Singer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio lands a body shot.
Railio stuns Singer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Railio jabs Singer right on the nose. Singer blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Singer tries to clinch there but Railio circles away.
Singer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marla Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Railio lands the left hand.
Singer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Singer shoots in and drives through. Railio sprawls well.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio scores with a jab to the body.
Singer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Singer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Singer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Railio swivels and escapes.
Singer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Railio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Railio throws out a counter right but Singer avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marla Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Railio finds it's way round the side to connect with Singer's head.
Singer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singer has time to react.
Railio lands a jab to Singer's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Railio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Railio.
A lazy body kick from Singer
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Railio lands with a right hand.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Railio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Railio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singer has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer shoots in looking for a takedown. Railio tries to sprawl out of it but Singer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Railio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Railio connects with a body shot.
Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Singer moves to clinch but Railio breaks away
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singer has his takedown stuffed
and Railio counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Railio catches Singer right on the button with a cross.
Singer tries to clinch
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singer momentarily.
Antti Railio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singer throws the kick towards the body but Railio avoids it.
Singer lands a leg kick that knocks Railio off balance momentarily.
Railio works Singer's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Railio does it's job there.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Railio's waist but Railio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singer off to one side.
Singer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Railio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Railio lands with a straight right. Singer didn't see that one coming.
Railio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Railio catches Singer right on the button with a cross.
Railio connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Railio coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Railio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Railio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Railio!