PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Wicliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu has chosen Konevitsan Kirkonkellot as his entrance music. Dom Wicliffe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wicliffe
vs
Vihtahousu

190 cm
24
199 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

166 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pera Vihtahousu!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtahousu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wicliffe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vihtahousu, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicliffe. Vihtahousu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wicliffe wants to clinch.
Wicliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Wicliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vihtahousu keeps the fight on the outside.
Vihtahousu throws a shot from downtown. Wicliffe moves away and avoids it.
Vihtahousu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wicliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu ducks under a wild hook from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu staying out of range there.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihtahousu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wicliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihtahousu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vihtahousu throws a big shot that misses.
Vihtahousu throws a lazy right hand but Wicliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wicliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vihtahousu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vihtahousu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wicliffe throws a body punch but Vihtahousu moves out of range.
Wicliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wicliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Vihtahousu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wicliffe.
A combination from Vihtahousu does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Wicliffe as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Pera Vihtahousu has been cut.
Vihtahousu throws a right and a left that Wicliffe avoids nicely.
Wicliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vihtahousu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wicliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vihtahousu throws a right hand that Wicliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wicliffe also avoids with ease.
Vihtahousu digs a good body shot into Wicliffe's ribs.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to de liver by Wicliffe. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Wicliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Wicliffe tries to clinch there but Vihtahousu circles away.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtahousu manages to avoid it.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vihtahousu ducks under a wild hook from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicliffe scores with a nice right hand.
Vihtahousu misses with a body shot
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vihtahousu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wicliffe darts in and clinches Vihtahousu up against the ropes.
Wicliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Vihtahousu controls the action.
Wicliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wicliffe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vihtahousu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vihtahousu fails to pull guard.
Vihtahousu blocking some punches.

Vihtahousu pulls guard effortlessly.
Vihtahousu keeping moving, preventing Wicliffe from controlling successfully.
Vihtahousu working a defensive guard here.
Wicliffe works over Vihtahousu with some ground and pound from guard.

Vihtahousu has his foot on Wicliffe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wicliffe works his way back into a safe position though.
Wicliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wicliffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vihtahousu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Vihtahousu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wicliffe is aware though and is defending well.
Wicliffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wicliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wicliffe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wicliffe thows a big elbow that misses.
Vihtahousu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Vihtahousu working for a triangle but Wicliffe defends it easily.

Vihtahousu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wicliffe defends it easily.
Vihtahousu is breathing heavily.
Wicliffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe trying to control but Vihtahousu is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vihtahousu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vihtahousu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wicliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wicliffe wants to control from the top but Vihtahousu keeps moving.

Vihtahousu looking for a guillotine here but Wicliffe defends easily.
Vihtahousu keeping moving, preventing Wicliffe from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe is stalling in the full guard.
Vihtahousu keeping moving, preventing Wicliffe from controlling successfully.
Wicliffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wicliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihtahousu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vihtahousu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vihtahousu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wicliffe is aware though and is defending well.

Vihtahousu looking for subs off his back but Wicliffe has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vihtahousu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pera Vihtahousu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wicliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wicliffe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wicliffe moves away from the strike by Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe moves in looking to clinch but Vihtahousu pushes him off.
Vihtahousu throws a big shot that misses.
Vihtahousu tries to clinch
and Vihtahousu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wicliffe moves away from the strike by Vihtahousu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wicliffe both land. Nice combination.
Wicliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Vihtahousu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vihtahousu tries to clinch up but Wicliffe circles away and keeps his distance.

Vihtahousu moves into the clinch.
Come on Wicliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wicliffe working aggressively here.
Vihtahousu tries to score a body lock takedown but Wicliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wicliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wicliffe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dom Wicliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihtahousu with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wicliffe counter with a right hand.
Wicliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vihtahousu counters with a series of strikes. Wicliffe will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wicliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe is looking to wear down Vihtahousu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vihtahousu shoots in but Wicliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtahousu manages to avoid it.
Vihtahousu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wicliffe counters with a left to the body.

Wicliffe instigates a clinch.
Wicliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vihtahousu backwards.
Vihtahousu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wicliffe walks away with a smile on his face. Vihtahousu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wicliffe tests Vihtahousu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vihtahousu tries for a takedown but Wicliffe circles away easily
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wicliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Vihtahousu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Wicliffe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wicliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vihtahousu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wicliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Vihtahousu circles away.
Wicliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vihtahousu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wicliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to de liver by Wicliffe. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dom Wicliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wicliffe wants to clinch up but Vihtahousu keeps it at a distance.
Vihtahousu misses with a straight left.
Vihtahousu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wicliffe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wicliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vihtahousu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wicliffe defends it nicely.
Vihtahousu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vihtahousu shoots and misses
and Wicliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vihtahousu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wicliffe checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a shot to the body.
Wicliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vihtahousu.
Good exchange - Wicliffe coming out on top.
Vihtahousu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vihtahousu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.

Wicliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wicliffe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wicliffe.
A right hook to the body lands for Wicliffe.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.

Wicliffe manages to break the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses the jab.
Vihtahousu avoids the body shot from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu looks for a takedown but Wicliffe sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Wicliffe had his way with Pera Vihtahousu in that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wicliffe tries to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters with a three punch combo that has Wicliffe backing up. Wicliffe nods at Vihtahousu to acknowledge the strikes.
Vihtahousu throws a lazy right hand but Wicliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vihtahousu misses with a shot to the body
and Wicliffe counters with a series of strikes. Vihtahousu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vihtahousu shoots and misses
and Wicliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vihtahousu tries for a takedown but Wicliffe circles away easily
and Wicliffe counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu ducks right into an uppercut from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wicliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vihtahousu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vihtahousu takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Wicliffe as Vihtahousu shoots in.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot.
Vihtahousu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vihtahousu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe scores with the left hand. Vihtahousu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vihtahousu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wicliffe blocks a jab.
Wicliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wicliffe misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Wicliffe.
Vihtahousu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicliffe.
Pera Vihtahousu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe slips under a jab from Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe takes a swing at Vihtahousu's ribcage but misses.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihtahousu is just out of range.
Wicliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Vihtahousu with that takedown attempt.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtahousu manages to avoid it.

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.
Vihtahousu throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Wicliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wicliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vihtahousu.
Wicliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Wicliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wicliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Wicliffe!
Dom Wicliffe retains his middleweight title!