PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Joyner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvadratichnie Schtaniki comes to the cage accompanied by Sinister - Leviathan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki
vs
Joyner

190 cm
22
211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Russell Joyner!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Joyner does it's job there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shoots in but Joyner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips a jab from Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Joyner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joyner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joyner somewhat.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shoots for a double leg takedown but Joyner sprawls well. He's pushed Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips a jab from Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a sloppy head kick and Joyner moves out of range easily.
Russell Joyner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Joyner does no damage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Joyner.
Joyner working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki dodges the ground and pound from Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joyner.
Joyner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joyner throwing strikes but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Joyner is not content to let Kvadratichnie Schtaniki control the position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stands up.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a head kick!

It looks like Russell Joyner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joyner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a head kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a kick to the temple. Joyner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki staying out of range there.
Joyner fails to land the takedown.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a low kick but Joyner moves out of range easily.
Joyner misses with a straight left.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joyner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's hands.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a takedown

and Joyner counters with a single leg into guard. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki didn't expect that.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joyner is controlling him.
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!

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joyner's waist but Joyner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kvadratichnie Schtaniki off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a head kick.
Joyner checks a low kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joyner misses with a double jab.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joyner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joyner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki feints and then cracks Joyner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joyner down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Joyner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips a straight right by Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws out a leg kick but Joyner moves out of range and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki only half commits.
Joyner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joyner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki breaks from the clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joyner 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.
Joyner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joyner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Joyner.
Joyner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joyner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a leg kick. Joyner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joyner is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joyner's head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joyner's sensitive parts.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stalks Joyner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joyner's face. Joyner staggers backwards, shaken.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joyner as he jumps to the side.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joyner has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joyner in his tracks.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki closes the distance and clinches.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to slow Joyner down with leg kicks.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a jab to the body.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joyner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick but Joyner moves out of range.
Joyner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joyner throws an off balance right hand
and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki counters with a head kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips under a jab from Joyner.
Joyner misses the jab.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joyner lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips a jab from Joyner.
Joyner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joyner is fending him off so far but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki persists. Nope, Joyner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips a jab from Joyner.
Joyner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joyner loads up on a big right hand but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips the punch.

Joyner tries to keep at a distance but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki defending well as Joyner loads up on a big left hand.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joyner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips under a jab from Joyner.
Nice jab there from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a head kick!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a nice body kick.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joyner takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a double jab.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joyner. Joyner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.

Joyner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to his feet but Joyner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joyner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Joyner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Joyner. That snapped Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head back.
Joyner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joyner lands with a shot to the body.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to bum rush Joyner with a series of wild strikes but Joyner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slips under a jab from Joyner.
Joyner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pinned against the cage. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joyner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joyner checks the leg kick.
Joyner misses with a series of wild punches.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joyner takes a step back to recover.
Joyner misses with a straight left.
Joyner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Joyner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to slow Joyner down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joyner's head.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets a clinch.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has closed the distance and engaged Joyner in a clinch.
Joyner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joyner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joyner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick but Joyner moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to clinch but Joyner moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joyner.
Joyner fails to land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joyner can do to turn this around?
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a leg kick which misses Joyner's front leg but catches the back leg as Joyner tries to avoid it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shoots in looking for a takedown but Joyner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joyner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is just out of range.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki digs a good hook to Joyner's body.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a sloppy head kick and Joyner moves out of range easily.
Joyner swinging wildly here.
Joyner misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Joyner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joyner.
Horrible takedown by Joyner or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki which made him look bad.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Joyner.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a head kick but it misses.
Joyner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a series of punches but Joyner avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Joyner misses.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joyner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joyner throws a looping overhand right but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki ducks down to avoid it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a head kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki moves out of range as Joyner strikes.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joyner walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with the combination.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Joyner.
Joyner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to avoid it but Joyner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to the ground. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a sloppy head kick and Joyner moves out of range easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joyner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kvadratichnie Schtaniki can pounce on him.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to clinch but Joyner is having none of it.
Joyner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki circles away.
Russell Joyner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki darts in and clinches Joyner up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kvadratichnie Schtaniki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!