PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rennet Greyven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greyven
vs
Nieminen

188 cm
25
250 lbs
14 - 2 - 1

188 cm
26
251 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rennet Greyven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyven misses with a two punch combination.
Nieminen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greyven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greyven scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Oupa Nieminen has been cut.
Nieminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greyven.
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!
Greyven lands with a slapping head kick.
Nieminen misses with a two punch combination.
Greyven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greyven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greyven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nieminen moves away.
Nieminen ducks under a wild hook from Greyven.
Greyven scoring well with a low kick there.
Rennet Greyven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieminen looks gassed!
Greyven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Greyven as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieminen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nieminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nieminen. That did some damage!
Nieminen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nieminen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieminen leaves Greyven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greyven scores with a head kick.
Greyven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nieminen tries to clinch up.
Greyven fails to land with a series of punches.
Nieminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Greyven.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nieminen manages to avoid it.
Greyven throws a body kick that misses.
Nieminen checks a leg kick nicely.
Greyven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greyven scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greyven.

Greyven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greyven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Greyven looking to finish Nieminen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nieminen!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyven controlling from the full mount.
Greyven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greyven throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nieminen because Greyven loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greyven pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nieminen is looking to improve his position but Greyven isn't that keen on the idea.
Greyven scoring with strikes but Nieminen is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nieminen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greyven.
A nice elbow there by Greyven.
Nieminen avoids a strike by Greyven and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Greyven's guard! Fantastic escape!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nieminen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greyven stays in close to Nieminen's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rennet Greyven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oupa Nieminen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nieminen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greyven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greyven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greyven scores with a decent looking hook.
Nieminen looks to clinch
and Greyven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nieminen's knee momentarily.
Nieminen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Greyven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Greyven.
Nieminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greyven is working Nieminen over against the cage.
Greyven misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Greyven.
Nieminen trying to control the position but instead, Greyven has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nieminen into the cage.
Greyven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Greyven lands a body punch.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Greyven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nieminen or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greyven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieminen.
A short left from Greyven.
Greyven digs a right hand into Nieminen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieminen's gas tank.
Greyven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nieminen backwards.
Greyven works on Nieminen's body with a couple of short punches.
Greyven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greyven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greyven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greyven.
Greyven lands a nice shot to the body.
Nieminen takes a shot to the head.
Greyven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieminen.
Greyven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greyven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nieminen backwards.
A short uppercut from Greyven.
Nice body punch from Greyven.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Greyven.
Greyven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greyven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rennet Greyven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Greyven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Greyven.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greyven prevents it.
Nieminen takes a shot to the head.
Greyven digs a right hand underneath Nieminen's ribcage. Nieminen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greyven scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Greyven.
Greyven lands a nice shot to the body.
Greyven is working Nieminen over against the cage.
Greyven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nieminen backwards.

Greyven lands a takedown into guard.
Nieminen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greyven trying to control the position from guard on top but Nieminen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greyven forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyven winds up and cracks Nieminen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greyven thows a huge punch but Nieminen dodges it nicely.
Greyven is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nieminen reverses the position - he's now on top in Greyven's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nieminen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greyven wants to pass the guard but Nieminen is keeping the position.
Nieminen trying to keep a closed guard but Greyven is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rennet Greyven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oupa Nieminen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Greyven blocks a jab.
Greyven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greyven counters with a three punch combo that has Nieminen backing up. Nieminen nods at Greyven to acknowledge the strikes.
Greyven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nieminen can do to turn this around?
Nieminen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greyven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greyven misses with a body shot.
Greyven throws a push kick but Nieminen slaps the foot to one side.
Greyven lands with a right hand.
Nieminen throws a hook to the side of Greyven's head but Greyven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greyven scores with a jab to the body.
Greyven avoids the body shot from Nieminen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nieminen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greyven cracks a nice hook into Nieminen's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greyven, right into the meat.
Greyven moves in looking to clinch but Nieminen pushes him off.
Greyven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greyven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greyven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greyven pushes Nieminen away with a front kick.
Nieminen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greyven fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Greyven.
Greyven throws a nice head kick!
Greyven feints and then cracks Nieminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nieminen down.
Greyven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greyven throws a head kick that half lands.
Greyven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nieminen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nieminen wants to clinch.
Greyven tries a head kick but it misses.
Greyven swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nieminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nieminen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greyven thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Greyven.
Greyven throws out a loose jab but Nieminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Greyven does no damage.
Rennet Greyven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nieminen forces Greyven back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oupa Nieminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nieminen is trying to stall.
Greyven lands a nice shot to the body.
Greyven lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Greyven.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greyven digs a right hand into Nieminen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieminen's gas tank.
Greyven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Greyven.
Greyven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nieminen or not.
Greyven is leaning against Nieminen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greyven scores with a shot to the side of Nieminen's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greyven.
Greyven lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Greyven.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyven pushes Nieminen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greyven gets through Nieminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greyven.
Greyven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Greyven.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyven blocks an uppercut.
Greyven scores with a shoulder strike.
Nieminen is working for takedown but Greyven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Greyven - that landed with a thud.

Greyven lands a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rennet Greyven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greyven 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rennet Greyven!