PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Maunonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Sable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maunonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heavy metal kings - King Diamond. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Maunonen
vs
Sable

199 cm
27
269 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

210 cm
22
281 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Maunonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehmet Sable!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sable lands a nice shot to the body.
Maunonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Maunonen as he checks the leg kick.
Maunonen throws a hook but Sable avoids it easily.
Maunonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sable in his tracks.
Sable tries to work over Maunonen's front leg with a kick but Maunonen checks it.
Maunonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sable.
Sable misses the jab.
Maunonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sable moves away.
Maunonen with a hook.
Maunonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maunonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sable checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Maunonen misses.
Sable lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunonen slips a straight right by Sable.
Sable lands a nice hook to Maunonen's body. Maunonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sable checks a leg kick.
Maunonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sable cracks Maunonen with an open hand slap.
Sable lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sable checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maunonen throws a head kick but Sable moves out of range.
Maunonen scores with a punch to the head.
Maunonen slips under a jab.
Maunonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maunonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sable swinging wildly here.
Sable moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Janne Maunonen has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sable dodges the punch combination from Maunonen.
Maunonen misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sable checks a leg kick.
Janne Maunonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maunonen shoots in and drives through. Sable sprawls well.
Sable misses with a jab to the body

so Maunonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maunonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sable is retaining full guard.
Sable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maunonenis looking to pass into half guard but Sable pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sable is in guard.
Maunonen wants to hit a switch here but Sable passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maunonen there!
Sable wants to control the pace but Maunonen is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sable tries to control but Maunonen wriggling away.
Sable content just to control the position here.
Maunonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maunonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maunonen is looking to improve his position but Sable isn't that keen on the idea.
Sable controlling from mount.
Maunonen is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sable trying to control but Maunonen is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sable controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mehmet Sable will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janne Maunonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maunonen throws a sloppy head kick and Sable moves out of range easily.
Maunonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sable.
Sable stuns Maunonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sable ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sable checks a leg kick.
Sable takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sable waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maunonen.
Sable fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maunonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maunonen looks to land a combination but Sable avoids it well.
Mehmet Sable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Maunonen tries a low kick but Sable avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sable thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Maunonen misses the target.
Maunonen with a nice cross.
Mehmet Sable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maunonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sable moves out of range of the strikes.
Maunonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sable tries to sprawl out of it but Maunonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sable manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maunonen scores with a hook.
Sable throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maunonen ducks under a wild hook from Sable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sable slips a straight right by Maunonen.
Maunonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sable is looking to slow Maunonen down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Maunonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maunonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sable throws the left hand but Maunonen avoids the punch easily.
Maunonen throws an overhand right that lands on Sable's shoulder, as Sable tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maunonen.
Maunonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sable.
Sable slips under a jab.
Sable looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maunonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunonen throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Sable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maunonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sable blocks a head kick by Maunonen.
Sable uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maunonen has time to react.
Both fighters circling a little - Sable finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sable lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sable throws a series of punches but Maunonen moves out of range.
Maunonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sable looks to score with a jab to the body but Maunonen is just out of range.
Maunonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sable throws a hook to the side of Maunonen's head but Maunonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maunonen misses with an uppercut. Sable saw that one coming.
No joy there for Sable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maunonen avoids the body shot from Sable.
Maunonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Sable sprawls well. He's pushed Maunonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janne Maunonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sable.
Sable lands a jab to the head.
Sable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maunonen.
Maunonen with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sable takes a swing at Maunonen's ribcage but misses.
Sable displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maunonen.
Sable finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Sable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janne Maunonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maunonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sable swivels and escapes.
Sable stuffs the takedown attempt from Maunonen. Maunonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maunonen misses with a two punch combination.
Sable moves out of range of the leg kick from Maunonen.
Maunonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maunonen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janne Maunonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maunonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maunonen is looking to slow Sable down with leg kicks.
Maunonen throws a hook but Sable blocks it.
Sable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maunonen.
Sable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sable moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maunonen ducks under a wild hook from Sable.
A jab from Sable finds it's way through Maunonen's defenses.
Sable ducks right into an uppercut from Maunonen.
Maunonen shoots in for a double leg but Sable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maunonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maunonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maunonen lands a nice hook to Sable's body. Sable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maunonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maunonen throws a leg kick
and Sable counters with a low kick, right behind Maunonen 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sable lunges at Maunonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maunonen's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sable. Maunonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sable lands a really nice looking cross but Maunonen seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Sable. Those never looked like landing.
Sable lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maunonen misses with a looping left.
Maunonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sable checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sable checks the leg kick.
Sable throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maunonen counters with a left and a right that stings Sable.
Sable lands a leg kick that knocks Maunonen off balance momentarily.
Janne Maunonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sable cracks Maunonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Janne Maunonen's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maunonen, as that shot connected.
Sable ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sable is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sable stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maunonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sable swivels and escapes.
Sable fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mehmet Sable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sable throws a shot to the body.
Sable scores with a body shot.
Maunonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sable lands with an uppercut that bounces Maunonen off the cage and back into range.
Maunonen missing with a left hand there. Sable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sable throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sable clobbers Maunonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sable connects with a body shot that sends Maunonen's belly button to the back.
Sable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunonen throws out the jab.
Maunonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maunonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sable counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sable dips to his left and cracks Maunonen with an uppercut!
Sable pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maunonen back to the cage. Sable follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Janne Maunonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maunonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sable.
Sable has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sable works the jab nicely.
Sable scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmet Sable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sable winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Sable!